When a family with a heart for children faced adversity in their own lives, they became what others have called real-life “angels on earth” and this family is now being honored for their life’s work. CASA of Tulare County announced the inaugural recipients of its newly minted Carpenter Champion for Children Award are Visalia residents […]
Tourism spending in Tulare County reached $626.2 million in 2024, up 6.0% from the previous year, and contributing to a statewide travel spending increase of 3.0%, according to new economic impact research released by Visit California. Visit California’s annual report on the economic impact of tourism revealed travel spending in Tulare County supported 6,350 local […]
Two former Kaweah Health nurses are facing possible loss of their licenses to practice in the wake of the negligent death of a patient under their care at the Kaweah Health Medical Center emergency department. Gross Negligence, Incompetence & Unprofessional Conduct Alleged Shelby Corwin and Jessica Pierce stand accused of gross negligence, incompetence and […]
Dr. Yorai ‘Benny’ Benzeevi could face a suspension or revocation of his medical license in a case filed by the Medical Board of California in April. The case was filed after his no contest plea to multiple felonies related to his time managing the Tulare Regional Medical Center and the Southern Inyo Hospital. An “accusation” […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as it received its full discharge from bankruptcy. The order was issued by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno Division, with the Honorable René Lastreto II presiding. The District’s bankruptcy was the result of severe […]
They tell their stories on social media platforms. They perform on television, or on YouTube, in your living room. They operate through your email, mail, text and phone. They have a message for you, and sometimes only for you. And whether you know it or not, even if you are not paying attention, you are […]
Visalia Police Captain Luma Fahoum was recently arrested and charged with embezzlement from the department – but court records show she faced financial trouble for more than two decades. Court records show collections agencies and financial institutions filing collections suits against Fahoum since 2000, but she was placed in a position to allegedly steal almost […]
A Jeffrey pine tree growing in far eastern Tulare County is the highest in altitude tree ever recorded in California. The new altitude record, however, has a dark cause: species creep due to a rapidly shifting climate in the Sierra Nevada. Chance Discovery During a Pleasure Hike Back in September of last year, Hugh […]
Miles Louis Shuper, 80 died April 15, 2025 at University of California San Francisco hospital. He’d been transferred there five days earlier due to “complicated” medical issues. As Miles desired God protected him from “lingering” and he now resides “safe at Home” – in his forever Heavenly home. Miles was born to Milan Shuper and […]
This year, Tulare County Special Olympics organized four events to encourage more students and adults to participate in the games. The games began March 28 with Special Olympics in Visalia. This month, Porterville held its Special Olympics on April 4, followed by the North County games at Dinuba High School on April 11. Tulare County’s […]