Sierra Care at the Lake, a 24-hour congregate living care facility, is now under construction along Globe Drive in Springville. The 12-bed health facility is for people of any age, not just for seniors, according to Joel Vargas, its project coordinator. “It’s for people who are mentally aware of who they are and where they […]
Only three members of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors attended their July 29th meeting, so the decision was made to delay a vote on the proposed Elderwood Heights development until their August 12th meeting in Tulare. The full board was in attendance at the August 12th meeting, where they decided to continue the matter […]
At the July 29th Tulare County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisors Phil Cox, Pete Vander Poel and Mike Ennis heard arguments both for and against reversing the planning commission vote to deny the proposed 162-home Elderwood Heights development just west of the City of Woodlake. However, with Supervisors Allen Ishida and Steve Worthley not in […]
The Sound N Vision Foundation, which creates and promotes culturally diverse events in the Visalia area, marks its 10th anniversary this month. During that time, Sound N Vision has provided the community with shows featuring national touring artists from around the world, and created events to put the spotlight on local performers. The many acts […]
Buzz Con, a two-day pop culture convention, will be held at the International AgriCenter in Tulare on September 13-14. This inaugural event comes less than six months after the Tulare Sci-Fi Con, which had its inaugural event at the same location on March 29. “It’s more of a video gaming and cosplay (costume) event,” said […]
White River Plaza, the new retail commercial development situated on a 7.3-acre parcel along Highway 99 in Earlimart, continues to grow. The newest tenant is McDonald’s, which plans to start construction on a state-of-the art restaurant there late this year or early next year. Billed as “a destination place, a neighborhood place, a familiar place,” […]
Last year was a good year for agriculture in Tulare County. In fact, it was the best year ever, according to the 2013 Tulare County Annual Crop and Livestock Report, presented to the Tulare County Board of Supervisors at its July 8 meeting. The county’s total gross production value for 2013 was $7,809,626,000, an increase […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting an El Niño for later this year, but don’t expect it to end our drought – or even have much of an impact. The NWS has called for a “moderate” El Niño Watch, which means it is unlikely to significantly change our rainfall. “I would say it does […]
An effort is underway to establish a library in London, an underserved community of 2,134 in northern Tulare County. “The overall purpose for this library is not just simple literacy but to improve the lives of the people of London,” said Robert Isquierdo, the main force behind the Library for London Project. Community organizations such […]
Mike’s Quality Cameras, a fixture in Downtown Visalia since 1977, is closing its doors. The shop is currently liquidating its inventory by selling everything at cost. The store, founded by Mike Coz in 1977, first opened its doors at 111 W. Main St., before moving to its larger location at 105 E. Main St. in […]