One morning Tom Duval woke up and was shocked to find that he couldn’t lift his arms anymore. Naturally, Duval left his motorhome and went to the hospital. Little did he know, this was the beginning of his journey into homelessness. Duval’s condition worsened and he lost the ability to move his legs. As a […]
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today announced that they have reached an agreement on a package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship from the COVID-19 Recession. The compromise builds on the initiatives […]
Walking along downtown Visalia on a Saturday evening, you’ll find that the awnings and barriers outside of restaurants designed for outdoor dining haven’t moved. But the customers definitely have. Just follow the trail of discarded masks and you’ll find at least 11 different restaurants in the area that are now serving their customers indoors. Tulare […]
Known as the oldest apartment complex in Visalia, the Odell-Mor building has run out of time and options. A six month moratorium on the demolition of the building expires February 26. Visalia’s Municipal Code does not allow the historical committee or city council to deny a demolition permit for buildings with a “background” designation and […]
This article was updated 2/5/21 at 12:50pm Mayor Francisco Ramirez and Councilmember Art Brieno allegedly solicited and received $800 in cash bribes from local businessman Richard Aguilar. The alleged bribes happened last year when Aguilar’s auto repair shop was facing closure by the city. During a July 7, 2020 hearing Brieno and Ramirez were successful […]
The real estate market boom reported last fall has kept pace into the new year. Houses for sale and rentals continue to get swept up shortly after listing despite inflated prices and a pandemic raging in the background. With housing inventory at all time lows, there is speculation about a rise in homelessness. All the […]
Though it’s only been three months since Fresno Democrat Phil Arballo narrowly lost his bid to take the 22nd Congressional District seat away Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare), he has already announced his intent to try again. Arballo Can Win During the 2020 general election, Arballo finished just 8.4% behind the long-time incumbent congressman, and he […]
Newly elected Tulare City Councilman Steve Harrell resigned his secondary position as a director of the Tulare Local Health Care District (TLHCD) effective January 31. Resignation Avoids Possible Interest Conflict The date of Harrell’s resignation matches that of a letter protesting his service on two boards from a Visalia-based attorney, who alleges holding both offices […]
Helena Agri-Enterprises is moving to Lemoore after a long-simmering dispute with the City of Hanford that resulted in the company filing a lawsuit against Hanford. Lemoore City Manager Nathan Olson said the move could result in about $340,000 in additional annual sale tax revenue to the city plus an unspecified number of jobs. Olson said […]
This article was updated 1/22/21 Hanford City Council is facing possible litigation over a city department head’s publicly unspecified charges that a city council member acted improperly toward her. The department head is long-time community development director Darlene R. Mata, according to a reliable unnamed source. City Attorney Ty Mizote said potential litigation against the […]