Pacific Western Bank and Rural LISC have announced a $1 million loan to Self-Help Enterprises as part of a collaborative effort to alleviate drought conditions in the San Joaquin Valley. Located in Visalia, Calif., Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) will use the funds to provide low- income residents with permanent solutions including low-interest loans to drill a […]
At the December 5 Tulare County Board of Supervisors meeting Chairman Steve Worthley handed over the gavel to Supervisor Mike Ennis. In his short farewell speech he outlined some of the highlights of 2015. Worthley emphasized the financial health of the county in that property tax assessments went up by $1.5 billion and the county […]
It has often been said that some people are born to lead and some people are born to serve. Ron Irish shows us that some people are born to do both. For more than 20 years he has served Porterville and the surrounding communities as an elected leader in local politics. Ron Irish is probably […]
A perfect outing for friends, a family night or holiday party, the Enchanted Ice Garden celebrates its grand opening on Sunday, December 20th. Located inside Garden Street Plaza in downtown Visalia, the Enchanted Ice Garden is one of the only ice skating rinks in the Central Valley, and is comprised of synthetic ice. Open to […]
A perfect outing for friends, a family night or holiday party, the Enchanted Ice Garden celebrates its grand opening on Sunday, December 20th. Located inside Garden Street Plaza in downtown Visalia, the Enchanted Ice Garden is one of the only ice skating rinks in the Central Valley, and is comprised of synthetic ice. Open to […]
Come next June, Visalia City Councilwoman Amy Shuklian and her supporters are looking forward to her taking center stage as Tulare County Supervisor. But on January 8, the community can see her in a different kind of limelight as she hosts and performs the opening act for well-known comedian, Darren Carter. The Comedy Fundraiser Night […]
The Porterville Historical Museum takes great pride in presenting the Annual Toy and Model Train and Show. Running now through January 9, 2016, visitors can see the largest model train exhibit in all of Tulare County. This is the 32nd year that the museum has featured this spectacular display. With 22 different trains completely set […]
The Commission on Judicial Performance has issued a decision and order removing Judge Valeriano Saucedo, of the Tulare County Superior Court, from office. The commission’s determination becomes final in 30 days, subject to discretionary review by the California Supreme Court. The commission ordered Judge Saucedo removed from office for a course of conduct toward his […]
As previously reported in the Valley Voice on January 15, 2015 and February 5, 2015, Wendy and her son, Brian Jones of Tulare County remain in battle against Tulare County Animal Control. The Joneses claim Tulare County contrived an unlawful seizure of their family pet “Clyde”, who was subsequently ruled “vicious” by County hearing officers […]
In an effort to increase the number of children who walk or bicycle to school, the California Transportation Committee (CTC), has awarded Tulare County $2.8 million in grants for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) infrastructure improvement projects. More than 600 projects from across the state of California were submitted with 90 being selected for funding, […]