California’s farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses produce more than 400 commodities as America’s leading food providers. But a new economic study on lettuce production indicates that California’s farm output would shrink, and food prices would rise without commonly used pesticides. A preliminary report by ERA Economics, a Davis-based consultancy specializing in the economics of agriculture […]
The outpouring of interest I get from my online profile is astonishing. I can’t believe what I’m seeing. I am overwhelmed with responses from men who want me to move in with them, take me to the horse races, jump into bed, and make out on the beach with me like teenagers. A lot of […]
Tulare County has an opportunity to obtain a 4-year university and Measure C could make that possible. Measure C, if passed November 8, would levy a parcel tax of $13 per $100,000 of appraised value of property owners in the district. Students and parents at the College of the Sequoias (COS) have their own opinions about this […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce along with the Sun-Gazette is putting on a Visalia City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday, October 24 at 210 Cafe. Doors open at 5:00pm and candidates will be there to meet with the attendees as they arrive. The forum starts at 5;30 with Gail Zurek, President CEO of Visalia Chamber of […]
Around 4 p.m on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, TCSO Deputies were called to a home in the 14400 Block of Road 284 in Porterville for a report of a home invasion robbery. Deputies learned two women with an 8-month-old baby came home and found a man armed with a gun in their home. The suspect […]
Valley Voices, in collaboration with the City of Avenal and the Avenal Rotary Club announce the Central Valley Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for candidates running for Congressional Districts 20 & 22, State Senate District 16, and State Assembly District 33 to meet constituents and share their candidacy goals. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:00pm, Valley Voices […]
Editor’s note: Marmie Fidler was appointed to Tulare Local Health are District 3 last year. This is her first election. I am Margaret (Marmie) Fidler, and I am running to be re-elected to the Tulare Local Health Care District 3 seat in Tulare. I was born and raised in Tulare and have spent my entire […]
I am writing in support of Liz Wynn for Visalia City Council District 1. I have known Liz Wynn for Over 15 years. I have known of her dedication to community service and of her commitment to the community. I had the opportunity to work with Liz in different capacities. She has been addressing The […]
Beginning Friday, Oct. 14, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will initiate emergency actions to protect giant sequoias from the threats posed by high-intensity wildfire. Park staff will remove and reduce dense vegetation and other potential fire fuel sources in and around 11 giant sequoia groves that are especially at risk. The work will include […]
On Saturday October 15th, 2022, the Hanford Police K9 Foundation will be hosting its 5th Annual “Oktoberfest” Craft Beer Festival at Hanford Civic Park. Enjoy unlimited craft beer, food, and live music performances from InKahootz and DJ “The Marshal” for only $45. Ticket holders must be 21 to attend. Tickets should be purchased ahead of […]