In order to be eligible for benefits from the VA, a veteran must meet minimum active duty service requirements. For most veterans this means 24 months of continuous active duty. Non-duty periods that are considered excludable are not considered as a break in service for continuity purposes but are to be subtracted from total time […]
This letter is a request that your editorial board review this House Resolution and consider supporting it. Here is the resolution: H.Res. 14 Urging the president to release information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRSENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Mr. JONES (for himself, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. MASSIE) […]
RadioShack, known by many baby-boomers as the go-to place for electronics in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 5, following 11 consistent quarterly losses. The well-known chain will be closing at least 1,784 of its 4,297 stores throughout the nation and Mexico. Included on the list for closing […]
When one looks for what is commonly referred to as a “Market Disruptor” in neighboring Silicon Valley, most would not look to agriculture. Yet agriculture is poised for massive market disruption and World Ag Expo 2015 was the stage to see it. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (e.g. “drones”), satellite imagery and remote sensing technologies for water, […]
The news out of San Francisco on Friday, February 6 was not auspicious for oceangoing commerce. Nor was it good for the lengthy inland chain of producers, manufacturers, packers and truckers who send goods of all kinds to market at the nation’s West Coast ports. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced that the weekend’s vessel […]
On January 24, the Tulare County Democratic Party cut a ceremonial ribbon to officially open its new administrative headquarters in downtown Visalia’s Montgomery Square. State Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-26) was on hand to offer his congratulations, presenting a letter to Chairman Ruben Macareno. “He did say he would reach across the aisle during his campaign, […]
By the time she got a letter on January 21 warning her of possible fraud at her credit union, Carol Blackwell’s account had already been robbed of $1,900. “I thought it might be my fault,” Blackwell said. However, she wasn’t the only victim. At least two other Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) customers have reported […]
As chair for 2015 it is my privilege to share with my colleagues, county staff and county residents a vision for Tulare County in the coming year which I sincerely hope will become a vision shared by one and all. The finances and employee base of the county have never been stronger. As of August, […]
At the January 5 City Council meeting, the council approved the submission of a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) in support of a change of air service proposed by SeaPort Airlines, Visalia’s sole air carrier. The change, replacing Oakland with Sacramento (SMF) as a destination for 12 weekly roundtrips from Visalia’s Municipal Airport, […]
Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward has selected Lindy Gligorijevic as his new Chief Investigator of the Bureau of Investigations. Chief Gligorijevic has been an investigator and assistant chief with the Office of the District Attorney for seven years. She began her law enforcement career with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1985. Her experience […]