Tulare County sued following tragic drowning deaths of two minors in foster care

In an unfortunate twist of timing, Tulare County is now facing a federal lawsuit over the drowning deaths of two Ivanhoe minors, while on the heels of recognizing August as Child Support Awareness Month. The County celebrated with public events and community drives aimed at highlighting its support for at-risk children and families across the […]

Letter: Biggest power grab yet.

A few weeks ago, the Democrat super-majority in Sacramento voted to bypass the State’s non-partisan Citizen’s Redistricting Commission and claim the power to draw electoral districts as their own. This decision blatantly disregards the will of the voters and those guarantees set forth in our State’s Constitution.  Prop 50 will be on the ballot November 4th, […]

Porterville College CHAP to host historian Dr. Jamie Kreiner for a discussion on distraction

Porterville College’s Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) is pleased to announce a special presentation by Dr. Jamie Kreiner, a leading historian of Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The event, titled “Battles of the Brain: Early Christian Monks versus Distraction,” will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the […]

Students reap life-changing benefits with new academic calendar at Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific University is breaking new ground to better serve today’s students. Traditional undergraduates are seen as young people recently graduated from high school who largely center their lives around their studies, working part-time jobs for spending money while preparing for future careers. Under this vision they live on campus in dorms for four years […]

SEIU members rally at Tulare County Board of Supervisors office to support IHSS workers

In honor of Labor Day, Tulare County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers, members of SEIU Local 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care union, rallied at the Tulare County Board of Supervisors office to demand fair wages and healthcare in honor of Labor Day. Joined by community allies and supporters from across the Central Valley, caregivers […]

Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Randy Villegas for California’s 22nd Congressional District

Congressman Ro Khanna is endorsing Randy Villegas, an educator, auto shop owner and Central Valley native, in his campaign to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. Rep. Khanna’s endorsement builds on the recent momentum of Villegas’ campaign, which posted a fundraising total of over $230k last quarter with over 4,400 individual donations and an average donation […]

Kaweah Health ranked high performing in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Hospital Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kaweah Health in seven adult procedures and conditions as a High Performing Hospital in their 2025-2026 rankings. For more than 30 years, U.S. News has evaluated hospital performance in both complex and routine care to support patient decision-making for acute and chronic conditions. U.S. News Best Hospitals ranks […]