The Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) launched an investigation in April into an alleged violation of the Political Reform Act by Assemblyman Devon Mathis. The assemblyman was investigated because he did not list a rental property on his 2015 annual Statement of Economic Interests (SEI). In May, the FPPC found that […]
The Tulare Local Health Care District Board today filed its response to a Tulare County Grand Jury report about the first phase of construction of a new hospital tower for Tulare Regional Medical Center. The Board said the grand jury report was incomplete, misleading and based on speculation and opinion, instead of facts. “By its […]
Las Vegas – it’s known for being a premier location for adult entertainment. But, it is also very family friendly, with an abundance of theme parks, museums and shows for kids of all ages. Just an hour flight from Fresno-Yosemite International, or a five-to-six-hour-drive from the South Valley, makes it a great place for a […]
After 56 years, the Tulare County Symphony is proposing to change its name. The board of directors is proposing a name that would reflect the regional nature, professionalism, and artistic excellence of the orchestra today. The board will discuss the idea with association members at the annual meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 18 […]
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is reconsidering the state’s water supply and conservation regulations, while the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is being implemented and Valley cities are updating their pre-drought 2010 Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs); and the City of Hanford is updating its General Plan. This convergence of state, regional, and […]
Three members of the West Hills College Coalinga basketball team have been given the opportunity to continue their college basketball careers at universities post-graduation and were acknowledged in a recent signing ceremony. Stephon Gordon and Stephen Glassco signed with the University of Arkansas at Monticello while DeQuan Doyle signed with West Virginia State University. “It […]
A letter to the Valley Voice Editor: In a recent correspondence, James Henderson, the Chairman of the Republican Party of Tulare County bragged, “We currently have all 5 REPUBLICAN Supervisors…”. He was pleading with his Republican base to hold the line. Shouldn’t we be asking, “Who will represent the other 76,618 Tulare County people who […]
Since February of 2016, Green Acres Middle School students who participate in The PULSE Afterschool Program have been volunteering their time once a week to feed the homeless at the Visalia Rescue Mission. This community service has been part of a leadership project initiated by their participation in the 5th Annual Tulare County Step Up […]
America’s newest National Park is just a few hours away from the South Valley. Located in the Salinas Valley, Pinnacles National Park was first established as a National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908. It was passed by congress for National Park status in 2012, and signed in by President Barack Obama in January […]
Sequoia Shuttle will celebrate ten years of transporting passengers to and from Sequoia National Park with a 2016 season kick-off event, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, featuring a press conference with representatives from Visalia Transit, the City of Visalia, Sequoia National Park and the Disability Advisory Committee. The event will culminate in a […]