Tulare resident Maria Grijalva will be receiving a National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Award in Austin, Texas on April 13. Grijalva has been the head of the Tulare/Kings Kidney Support group for over 20 years. A transplant recipient herself 36 year ago, she knows both sides of the spectrum of needing or receiving a kidney. She […]
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the Tulare City Council approved a new Economic Development Investment Program as an outcome from a 2023 Strategic Plan study session between City Council and management staff. City Council recognizes the City’s need to focus its efforts on economic development, which will increase private sector investment and job creation thereby […]
Months of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding have dealt a new financial blow to California farmers as they come out of a multiyear drought that had them fallowing land and plowing under crops due to water shortages. They now face flooded fields, waterlogged plants, crop delays and property damage. From dairies and orchards in the […]
Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and self-reliance by working with families to build or improve a place that they can call home. With the help of many, Habitat has given a hand up to more than 600 local families. Habitat supports low-income families as they build assets, reduce dependence on other forms of social […]
The Visalia Rawhide announces their Promotional Schedule for the 2023 season, which begins April 11th at Valley Strong Ballpark. Throughout the Summer, the Rawhide will host six post-game fireworks shows and give away over 25 promotional items. Opening Week presented by Budweiser and Bueno Beverage Company has three giveaways for fans to enjoy: Opening Night […]
World Ag Expo® served up more than 70 educational seminars in 2023, and they will be available online by the end of March. Sessions on dairy and livestock, international trade, ag tech, and more are being made available for free at https://bit.ly/WAE23VideosOnDemand. To access the agriculture content, viewers will need to log in with their […]
Today, the Board of Directors of Westlands Water District (District) named Allison Febbo as the next General Manager. With nearly 25 years of experience in natural resources, hydrology, and water operations, Ms. Febbo will be the first woman to serve the District as General Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Allison Febbo to the Westlands […]
We congratulate the outstanding student artists in this year’s Farm Bureau Calendar Art Contest! An awards ceremony was held with the Tulare County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 21, at 9:00 am during National Agriculture Week, in the Tulare County Board of Supervisor’s Chambers, for the first time in-person since 2019. Students received cash […]
The Tulare City Historical Museum is back again with its annual Tulare Palette Club Spring Art Show. The Palette Club is a local art organization that has been in existence for over 65 years and holds regular meetings that feature artist demos, fun, and fellowship. This year’s featured artist is Manuel Abad of Tulare. Mr. […]
Public Information Meeting on April 12th – Project to be Completed in Sections After being approved by the Visalia City Council in September 2022, the first section of construction for the Riggin Widening and Improvement Project is scheduled to begin in mid-late April. The segments on Riggin Avenue will occur sequentially from Akers Street to Demaree […]