Sierra View Medical Center re-designated as the only Baby-Friendly Hospital in Tulare County

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

Recognized for providing evidence-based care to support optimal infant feeding, Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) has earned its Baby-Friendly re-designation for 2023 through 2028. The re-designation comes from Baby-Friendly USA, the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in the United States “It is such a rewarding accomplishment to attain the Baby-Friendly […]

Sheriff Boudreaux Issues River Closures for Kaweah, Kern, and Tule Rivers

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Ashley Schwarm

Effective today, May 4, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has issued temporary river closures for parts of the Kaweah, Kern and Tule rivers. Sections of the Kings and St. John’s rivers are already closed to the public. The closure orders begin today and will stay in effect until further notice. This year’s record level snowpack […]

Tulare County Opens New Public Health Clinic

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Carrie Monteiro

Tulare County Public Health is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Tulare County Public Health Clinic in Visalia. The 4,750-square-foot facility is designed to offer specialty services, including various immunizations, tuberculosis treatment and prevention programs, and services for other communicable diseases. The County of Tulare invested $3 million to construct the new […]

Visalia Medical Clinic, Adventist Health partner to expand options for patients

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Renee Garcia

In a move to give patients access to additional hospitals and services, Visalia Medical Clinic, a group of 62 physicians and other health care providers, is partnering with Adventist Health Physicians Network, effective May 1, 2023. “In partnering with Adventist Health, along with their four hospitals and more than 60 medical offices in the Valley, […]

LoBue Family honored as Citrus Family of the Year

Posted on April 27, 2023May 1, 2023 by Lisa McEwen

Editor’s note – This article was updated May 1 to reflect the date change of the Tree to Table/Dinner in the Groves date to June 1. With more than 89 years in the citrus industry, members of the LoBue Family will be honored Thursday, June 1 as the “Citrus Family of the Year,” an annual […]

Tulare County DA to host 23RD Victims of Crime Memorial Ceremony

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

The public is invited to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2023 at the District Attorney’s annual memorial quilt unveiling at 6 pm on Monday, April 24 at the Visalia Convention Center Charter Oak Ballroom. Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week has brought attention to the millions of Americans impacted by crime and the […]

Debris removal pickups begin next week in Tulare County for residents impacted by flooding

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

Tulare County, in partnership with CalOES and FEMA, has established a debris removal program for residents impacted by the recent March flooding events. Debris removal pickups will begin next week following the contract approval by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors. Residents of areas who have reported damages caused by the recent March flooding are […]

Growing doctors in Tulare

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

April marks the kickoff of the annual Central Valley Medical Association’s first annual medical conference. The conference was impactful for Tulare County, being the county’s first medical conference of its size offered entirely at no cost to the attendees. The keynote speaker was physician and California Assemblyman, Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno). Highlighting his medical work […]

Tulare citrus farmers battle mud, debris

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

Growers in Tulare County normally would be enjoying harvest and fragrant orange blossoms this time of year. But last month’s flooding is requiring an extensive cleanup operation and is a major challenge for the state’s top citrus-growing region. Flooding from multiple levee breaks in the east county Yokohl Creek carried away newly planted trees, ripped […]

Fast Times – The 80’s Experience heads to Visalia Fox on June 10

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

The Visalia Fox Theatre is excited to announce our totally tubular summer concert, Fast Times – The 80’s Experience on Saturday, June 10th. These dudes hail from Hollywood, CA and are ready to put on a bodacious show! Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 14th at 10AM and can be purchased at www.foxvisalia.org, by […]