Tulare County’s assessment roll tops $47bn

Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Tara K. Freitas, CPA, announced today that the annual assessment roll exceeded $47 billion, a 6.7% increase over last year. The assessment roll reflects the total gross assessed value of locally assessed real, business, and personal property in Tulare County as of January 1, 2023. After the deduction of property tax exemptions for […]

Westlands Water District shows groundwater recharge success

Today, Westlands Water District (District) released new data on the District’s groundwater recharge efforts. Since 2019, the District has been working with District landowners to establish on-farm recharge projects, with the goal of taking advantage of abundant water supply (when available) to improve groundwater levels in the lower and upper aquifers. Sustainability is at the […]

Jumpstart apprenticeship program at College of the Sequoias offers three programs for students

College of the Sequoias is proud to announce the second year of the Jumpstart Apprenticeship Program is underway. The series of internship programs is designed to equip incoming seniors from Kings and Tulare Counties with the necessary skills and experience to thrive in the workforce. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, these programs offer […]