2024 was a year of heightened interest and growth at the Tule River Parkway California Native Plant Gardens. The Tule River California Native Plant Demonstration Gardens are a part of the Tule River Parkway, a public park located in the city of Porterville, California. These gardens provide easy access to nature for the public and […]
Remember the flood that brought back Tulare Lake? “Pa’ashi (Tulare Lake) Past, Present and Future” is the subject of a five-session speaker series at College of the Sequoias lecture hall, 915. S. Mooney, beginning Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. The series, hosted by River Ridge Institute, features speakers who will present their knowledge and […]
The Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TKHCC) is proud to announce its 31st Annual Gala Awards, a night dedicated to celebrating the outstanding contributions of Latino-owned businesses and businesses at large, in the region. The event will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM at the Visalia Convention […]
Air quality affects everybody, and the state of the air in the southern San Joaquin Valley holds dire consequences for everyone who lives here. How bad is it? Levels of microscopic particles in the air, levels of ozone, methane and other gases and the constant spewing of noxious compounds into the atmosphere make this among […]
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement in response to Customs and Border Patrol activity in the Central Valley: “I am the daughter of immigrants and married to an immigrant, and I can’t help but feel the weight of the fear and uncertainty gripping so many individuals, children, and families right now. For those […]
Despite economic challenges for those in the almond business, the Almond Board of California painted an optimistic outlook for the industry, emphasizing the organization’s ongoing efforts to build demand for the nut by easing trade barriers and making new strides in marketing, innovation and research. In a presentation about the state of the industry during […]
The Center for Art, Culture, and History—Exeter (CACHE), will be hosting a group exhibition titled Opposites Attract. The exhibit features abstract and representational artwork. It will be on view from January 11 through March 30, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, January 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Opposites Attract brings […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to fill one (1) vacant position on the Lindsay-Strathmore Memorial District representing the following seat: Position: District 2 Veteran Qualifications: Must be a Registered Voter within the District and a veteran. Duties: The responsibilities of the Lindsay-Strathmore Memorial District shall include: Provide and maintain memorial […]
The Mid-Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (MKGSA) has been given a reprieve to the possibility of the State Water Resources Control Board putting the basin on probation. The MKGSA is comprised of the City of Visalia, the City of Tulare and the Tulare Irrigation District. According to the State Water resources Control Board website, “The deadline […]
14 talented student artists from across the San Joaquin Valley are proudly featured in the newly released 2025 Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar. The students were recognized during the Governing Board meeting, tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:00am in all District offices. The District’s annual calendar is a bilingual, full-color wall calendar, featuring clean-air messages and […]