Kings County Superior Court Judge Robert S. Burns ordered an attorney from the state Attorney General’s office to take over prosecution of seven criminal cases formerly being prosecuted by embattled county DA Keith Fagundes. The matter was initiated by the court to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The potential conflict of interest arose because […]
UPDATE: The public hearing regarding the potential Planned Parenthood location has been continued to March 7, 7:00pm at the Visalia Convention Center. After a week of crossed wires and miscommunications between all parties involved in the possible future location of Planned Parenthood, the public hearing concerning the appeal has been continued to a future date […]
While new COVID-19 infections are at an all-time high in Tulare County — with hospitalizations and deaths increasing daily to keep pace — residents who believe the pandemic response is unnecessary are fighting against new and existing public health measures with a virulence that almost matches that of the new omicron variant. January saw […]
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig issued a statement Monday stating that he would announce his candidacy for California’s 5th Congressional District: The seat, which covers much of California Gold Country and key portions of the San Joaquin Valley, draws into portions of my Fresno County Supervisorial district near to my heart. Since I was elected […]
Authorities have identified and arrested the men they say are responsible for a triple homicide on the campus of Golden West High School on May 5, 2020, and in the process uncovered an alleged scheme to bring guns to Tulare County in exchange for Mexican methamphetamine and locally-grown cannabis. The arrests were announced by State […]
Planned Parenthood’s hopes for a medical office on Mooney Boulevard will be the subject of a public hearing at the Visalia City Council meeting on February 7 at 7pm. Although the city’s planning commission voted to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the location at 3221 S. Mooney – next to Aspen Dental – developer […]
Former Assemblywoman Connie Conway announced last week she is running in the special election to replace Representative Devin Nunes, who retired from Congressional District 22 on January 3. Governor Gavin Newsom scheduled the special election for June 7, 2022, with the primary election happening on April 5. If no one receives over 50% of the […]
Tulare Public Cemetery District (TPCD) Chair Xavier Avila received a letter from the Law Offices of Melo and Sarsfield on January 7 to stop communicating with the founder of the Caring Cause Facebook group, Elaine Hollingsworth. Avila threatened Hollingsworth, the group administrator, with legal action on January 7. According to Hollingsworth, his text stated: “You […]
The political landscape of Tulare, Kings and Fresno counties have an entirely new look and it could lead to seismic shifts of influence throughout the area. Following months of work, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Committee released the final map of the state’s new voting districts reflecting the outcome of the 2020 US Census count. […]
An attorney hired by a former staffer to sue State Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-Porterville) is facing sanctions from the California State Bar for his conduct of that lawsuit. Mathis Faced Sexual Harassment Claims Chad Morgan, a Corona-based attorney, was hired by a fired former district director for Mathis’ Visalia office. Janie Sustaita attempted to […]