After 22-plus years in health-care administration, I retired and was asked to come work for HCCA to assist in building an integrated health-care system that would provide quality care and seamless access to healthcare for all. I have been here for well over a year and have had the pleasure of meeting remarkable individuals both […]
There’s an old saying that goes, “reasonable minds may differ”. So before you call those opposed to Measure I, ‘haters”, “full of venom” or ‘a handful of people wanting to close the hospital’, step back and at least acknowledge our concerns. I am not asking you to agree, but at least give us credit for […]
I read with interest Ms. Berbereia’s letter to the editor of the Visalia Times Delta dated June 28th. In her letter she states…”our new hospital tower will have a helipad.” I am quite sure the local pigeon and crow populations will enjoy their new roost. Ms. Berbereia also stated …”One day someone you know may […]
We thank all those who supported our community’s need to replace Kaweah Delta’s 50 year old Mineral King Wing by voting yes on Measure H. Your support was greatly appreciated. We honor all who were engaged in this process and voted. The earthquake standards remain the law in California and will need to be addressed […]
I’m writing in regard to the article you published regarding Devon Mathis getting a letter from the FPPC. I wanted to clear up some factual issues as we were renters of the home in question. The home is at 3944 W Fairhaven Ave. First and foremost, because this may have implications for my own FPPC […]
After a record year in 2014, ag prices in Kings County took a beating last year, decreasing in value by more than 18%. “A lot of that has to do with commodity prices,” explained Kings County Ag Commissioner Tim Niswander, who presented the 2015 Agricultural Crop Report to the county board of supervisors at its […]
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes issued the following statement today about the FBI’s decision to recommend that Hillary Clinton not be prosecuted for mishandling classified information: “According to Director Comey, the FBI investigation of Hillary Clinton has revealed ‘extremely careless’ handling of classified information by Clinton and her aides, and their […]
On the heels of election offices in Inyo, Kern and Tulare counties completing their count of Presidential Primary election ballots, the Latino Political Action Committee of Tulare County has endorsed Ruben Macareno for the 26th State Assembly. “Ruben has been consistent in supporting issues that directly support the Latino community and has demonstrated a commitment verified […]
Spirit and Bravo Farms are excited to announce the first of a series of authentic evenings at Bravo Farms Smokehouse in downtown Visalia. You won’t want to miss this evening of local flavors and inspiration, happening tonight from 6-8pm! Spirit and Bravo Farms will host this exclusive event of tasting locally inspired foods presented directly […]
Tulare County Sheriff’s Volunteers in Patrol serve as extra eyes and ears in the community and perform duties that don’t require a sworn officer. They deter crime just by their uniformed presence in the community, said Sheriff Mike Boudreaux. “We don’t know how many times someone was about to do something criminal and changed his […]