Join Tulare County Library to celebrate the start of construction for the new Springville Branch Library on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11 AM, 35697 Highway 190, Springville, California. Down the street from the old Springville Branch Library, the groundbreaking ceremony with Supervisor Dennis Townsend, Tulare County District Five, Springville Chamber of Commerce, and Darla […]
The City of Porterville filed a lawsuit today against the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency for $3 million, which the joint powers agency acknowledges it owes but refuses to pay. The monies cover payments for the loan the City gave TCRTA to launch four years ago and outstanding TCRTA-related maintenance costs that the City covered. […]
West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) welcomed California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian, Board of Governors President Amy M. Costa, and Trustee Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg to Lemoore College on August 26, 2024, for a comprehensive visit showcasing the exceptional programs and initiatives at Lemoore College and Coalinga College. The visit began with a tour of […]
California Water Service (Cal Water) is working on major infrastructure upgrades, with more planned in coming months and years, to the water system that provides safe, clean, reliable drinking water to about 145,000 people in Visalia. The utility hosted media at a few of its project sites today to provide a more in-depth view. Currently, […]
The Valley Air District is excited to announce the 2025 Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar Contest, calling on young artists (Kinder – 12th grade) across the Valley to showcase their creativity. Students are encouraged to submit their artistic interpretations of healthy air living for a chance to be featured in the 2025 calendar. This contest […]
Firewise USA® is a national program empowering communities and neighbors across the nation to work together in reducing their wildfire risk. The program is administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)® and offers a structured framework through education, collaboration, and recognition. The program is supported by CalFire with the aid of local representatives invited […]
The plan to build California’s first new major reservoir in decades advances as the state considers whether to issue a water-right permit for the proposed Sites Reservoir, an off-stream water storage project that could store up to 1.5 million acre-feet annually. The California State Water Resources Control Board last week began a public hearing process […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners, are proud to announce that after a year of hard work we have eradicated all populations of invasive fruit flies from California. This significant achievement is a […]
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Tulare County Library and the American Library Association. The Library invites everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available by signing up for and using a library card. This year, Optimus Prime from the Transformers is the special ambassador. Just like Optimus Prime hat there’s more […]
The Tulare County Fair is set to return from September 11th – 15th, 2024, with a vibrant celebration under the theme “Stars, Stripes, and Honoring Our Heroes.” This year’s fair promises a patriotic tribute to the community’s heroes, featuring five days of family fun, thrilling entertainment, and classic fair experiences! Visitors can enjoy a wide […]