Work sure ain’t what it used to be. But imagine it 20 years from now. In the age of AI what will future workers need to know? Who will teach and train them? And how?That’s what a panel of experts will be asked at a monthly forum presented by Tulare County Voices at 210. “Working […]
The multimillion-dollar fencing project at Riverway Sports Park will be complete by the end of March, but community dismay over limited access to the soccer fields and an apparent lack of answers from City Hall may linger long after the workcrews are finished and gone. Fences Meant to Give More Playing Time The original […]
Tulare County Parks is proud to announce that Balch Park has been nominated for “Best in Central California” by The Fresno Bee, in collaboration with Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. “We are honored to have Balch Park recognized among the best destinations in Central California,” said Brooke Sisk, Director of the Tulare County General Services […]
During the next six years – through fiscal year 2031-32 – Visalia City Hall plans to spend billions of dollars to expand, improve and maintain the city’s infrastructure. That means the time for the public to give its input is now. Projects Represent Visalia’s Unnoticed Framework The City Council, in four meetings through April […]
Randy Villegas is announcing a series of town halls to hear from voters across California’s 22nd Congressional District; the tour will include stops in Kern, Tulare, and Fresno counties. Villegas is the only CA-22 candidate who has announced public, in-person town hall events; the incumbent, Rep. David Valadao, has not held an in-person public town […]
After nearly 20 years of dedicated leadership, the Tulare County Farm Bureau announces that its Executive Director, Tricia Stever Blattler will step down from her role effective July 1, 2026. Following thoughtful reflection, she shared her decision with the Board of Directors earlier this month, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve and confidence […]
At its last council meeting of 2025, the Tulare City Council unanimously approved updates to the City’s Budget Policies and Practices, including the establishment of an irrevocable Supplemental Pension Reserve Trust, an Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Reserve, and an increase to the City’s Workers’ Compensation Reserve. “These policy changes represent another important step in safeguarding […]
When the subject of housing comes up, the surprising thing isn’t that the news is bad, which it is. The surprising thing is that the news is surprising. Our community, like California and the nation, has a housing shortage. But it depends on what kind of housing, for whom, and where it is. If homeownership […]
Porterville Resident Brock Neeley has filed a California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) complaint against Porterville City Councilmember AJ Rivas for not disclosing an economic interest on his California Form 700. Rivas was elected in November 2024 to represent District 3. “Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required […]
World Ag Expo, the world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition, will open its gates next week at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The show looks to welcome thousands of attendees from around the world for three days of innovation, education, and networking. Now in its 59th year, World Ag Expo continues to bring together growers, […]