Author: Valley Voice Contributor

Sierra View Medical Center celebrates historical moment of inaugural graduate education program

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Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) proudly announces the graduation of its first class of internal medicine residents. This momentous occasion celebrated 13 doctors who completed their three-year residency program, marking a significant milestone in both their professional journeys and the hospital’s history. The inaugural cohort of Sierra View Medical Center’s accredited, community-based Internal Medicine Residency […]

Students save time, money becoming teachers with new Fresno Pacific University program

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Future teachers can save a year going from sitting in a classroom to leading one of their own with Fresno Pacific University’s newest education initiative. The Integrated Teacher Education Pathway (ITEP) combines the excellent preparation and reputation of an FPU education degree with a way to save time and money for new educators. The program […]

Personal fireworks increase pollution and endanger public health

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Valley Air District urges residents to celebrate the 4th of July safely and responsibly  Valley Air District officials are cautioning the public that personal fireworks emit high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), including soot, ash and metals, which can cause serious health effects. Individuals most at-risk are small children, the elderly and people with existing […]

Sheriff Mike Boudreaux suspends campaign for Congress, endorses Fong for CA-20

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TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF LAUNCHES GOLDEN STATE JUSTICE TO SUPPORT COMMON SENSE CANDIDATES AHEAD OF NOVEMBER ELECTION Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced Monday that he has suspended his campaign for California’s 20th Congressional District and is endorsing Congressman Vince Fong for the seat in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. “I’ve known Congressman Fong and […]

CITY OF PORTERVILLE LAUNCHING A 90-DAY ZERO-FARE PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT SERVICES TRANSITION

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As part of the City of Porterville’s Transit system relaunch on July 1, 2024, the Porterville City Council has authorized implementing a 90-day zero-fare program for Porterville Transit fixed route and ADA paratransit services, effective July 1, 2024 and ending September 29, 2024. Implementing the 90-day zero-fare will assist in the transition of the administration […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Offers Tips for Busy Independence Day Travels

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Independence Day holiday travel at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is expected to begin Friday, June 28 through Sunday, July 7.  During this 10-day period, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects to screen more than 45,600 departing passengers from FAT. Passenger throughput during this period is 20% greater than at the same time last year.  The […]