After California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced relaxation of state closure guidelines related to the coronavirus pandemic, Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) officials have announced the reopening of two of three privately-owned, publicly-accessible nature preserves. Effective Monday, June 15, Kaweah Oaks Preserve near Exeter and Dry Creek Preserve near Lake Kaweah will again welcome the public […]
The Tulare County Fairgrounds Swap Meet has returned, and will be open each Wednesday starting June 10 at 10 a.m. Over 40 vendors are expected to be on hand for the swap meet, which offers fresh local produce, clothing and more. Shoppers will enter the fairgrounds from O Street. “This swap meet was a staple […]
The City of Hanford Parks and Community Services Department is pleased to announce Movies in the Park to be held on Friday, June 26, July 17 and July 31 at a variety of parks. Enjoy the summer evening with a family friendly movie that is sure to be a hit for the entire family. Load […]
Moose Meals is having its first annual rummage sale fundraiser in order to continue providing pet food to those who need it most. We have been collecting donations of home goods, clothes, electronics, furniture and more from members of the community and have over two storage units full of items that will be for sale. […]
The Real Mooney Grove Project, “Grow an Oak Tree,” has been approved by Tulare County General Services and is on to the Parks Advisory Committee for approval. According to the group’s CEO Mary Bryant, Tulare County Supervisor Eddie Valero is on board with the project. Bryant wrote, “As you are already aware, in the last […]
Visalia Unified high schools are planning a modified return to extracurricular activities on July 1, 2020. VUSD will follow state and local health guidelines to implement the return of extracurricular programs with group participant limits and social distancing. VUSD athletics, visual and performing arts, and other student group activities will begin with limited group participation […]
At 41 years old I have learned not to believe everything I see, read, or hear. I use critical thinking and question, study, research, and thus determine what I will embrace as my truth. I understand there are always two sides, and even two truths to some degree, to every issue. Do not be deceived […]
It’s been a long time since I’ve sent a letter to the editor. I feel compelled to do so now in light of recent letters in the papers that are derogatory to our Sheriff, Mike Boudreaux. I also see where there are some Board of Supervisors that seem to be considering starting an oversight committee […]
Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement after legislative Democrats passed a fake budget bill, Senate Bill 74, just to meet state and constitutional deadlines. “The state is facing a government-induced recession with more than 4.8 million unemployed Californians and a budget deficit of $54 billion. Despite this economic crisis, the Democrats’ backroom budget […]
A Press Release from Tulare County Health and Human Resources TULARE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION- ALL PARKS Visalia, Ca –Tulare County Parks & Recreation will reopen park amenities effective Thursday, June 18, 2020. Amenities include: Arbors, playgrounds, and campgrounds. Arbors can be reserved for use starting Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Until that time, the arbors […]