Worries over spending too much may keep the city of Tulare from going after a new source of economic development funding. At its meeting April 18, the City Council decided to let staff at City Hall find out if any areas in the city qualify for a new state program that returns a portion of […]
The City of Woodlake could soon have a hearing before the United States Supreme Court, if the city has its way. Woodlake Police Officer Daniel Garibay sued the City of Woodlake for wrongful termination in October of 2015, and a series of appeals by the city leaves the Supreme Court as the only place for the […]
This article has been updated with the final audit report, available at the end of the article. It has also been updated with responses from HCCA, provided to the auditors, for each of the audit company’s findings. An overdue audit of the Tulare Local Healthcare District was presented to the district’s Board of Directors at […]
Rocky Hill Drive from Exeter to Yokohl Valley is a favorite roadway for walkers, joggers, runners and cyclists. It is also often part of a Sunday afternoon drive. And, while it is prohibited, some venture to the top and park at night – to take in the views, among other things. That choice, could be […]
Editors’ note: This article has been updated to clarify Vierra’s quote at the end of the article. Dr. Benny Benzeevi took the stand today in a case brought by a group of doctors against Tulare Regional Medical Center (TRMC). The case, which centers around the January 2016 removal of the hospital’s old Medical Executive Committee […]
A lawsuit brought by a group of doctors against Tulare Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is now entering its second week of proceedings. The case, which has snaked its way through the Tulare County Superior Court since February 2016, centers around the January, 2016 removal of the former medical staff and medical executive committee (MEC) at […]
Tulare’s Board of Public Utilities is getting a forced overhaul from the top down. At a special meeting of the City Council tonight, April 6, Mayor Carlton Jones will present his choices to fill four of the five seats on the currently unmanned Board of Public Utilities Commission. His picks will require approval by the […]
After making an impassioned plea to save Hanford’s “jewel” during its March 7 city council meeting, the council members rejected a bid to renovate the historic building during its March 18 meeting. Three bids were submitted, with the lowest coming in at $982,000 by JTS Construction. The vote was 5 – 0 against. The city […]
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect statements from HCCA/TRMC under the subheading “Hospital Responds.” The full response is available for viewing here. The State of California has once again stepped into the feud between between the Tulare Regional Medical Center’s (TRMC) Board of Directors and doctors representing its prior Medical Executive Committee […]
Generally, the City of Farmersville would not take on two large projects at the same time. But, with the funding in place, the city did not want to lose it for either one, said City Manager John Jansons. Hence, motorists traveling either, east and west on Visalia Road, or north and south on Farmersville Blvd. […]