With some of the state’s major agricultural commodities struggling and farmers and ranchers facing increasing economic and regulatory pressures, California farm leaders say the industry will continue to lose farms as more are squeezed out and few people enter the business. In a meeting last week of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, […]
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) awarded Westlands Water District (District), a $1,000,000 grant as part of DWR’s Flood Diversion Recharge (FDRE) Initiative. This grant will assist the State’s efforts to reduce flooding by increasing flood flow diversion volumes to recharge areas and expand local capacity to divert future flood waters. These efforts in […]
Join the City of Porterville and the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs this month on August 17, 2024, and every third Saturday of the month thereafter. The City and MRC opened a permanent collection site this past July at the City’s Corporation Yard located at 555 N. Prospect St. […]
Tulare County Public Health has received a report of a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Tulare County resident. Public health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus and St. Louis Encephalitis virus (SLEV) have been detected in multiple locations within the […]
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild TM, an innovative outdoor concert series founded by renowned classical pianist Hunter Noack, is set to enchant audiences once again as it enters its 9th season. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, join us at the Tulare County Museum in Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, for a unique musical journey […]
September at Arts Visalia will showcase the work of Gerardo Vázquez and Miguel Pujol. Vázquez’ photography highlights individual stories and the conditions that exist for the unhoused community in Visalia. Pujol’s acrylic paintings explore expressive cityscapes and architectural elements related to travel abroad. The exhibitions will run from September 5 – 28, 2024. An opening […]
Today Tulare Council Member Jose Sigala, who serves as the Council Member for City of Tulare’s First District, thanked his constituents for their continued support of his leadership on the city council. As of the filing deadline on Friday August 9th for the November 5th General Election, Council Member Sigala was the only candidate to […]
“Seven Generations: A Conversation with Greg Collins,” will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 210 W. Center Ave., Visalia. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Water has always been important for Greg Collins, maybe even more than most people. Whether as a swimmer, competitive water polo player and coach, urban planner, […]
Adventist Health Tulare has received their first American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award. This recognition is given to healthcare organizations that demonstrate commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. […]
The Tulare Chamber of Commerce and the College of the Sequoias Foundation proudly present the 10th Annual Crush Party on Friday, October 11th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the COS Tulare Campus Center. This highly anticipated event celebrates the best of California wines, local cuisine, and craft brews, offering an evening of exquisite […]