Sheriff Mike Boudreaux held a press conference on August 11, revealing that an ongoing undercover investigation, called Operation Baby Face, had culminated with multiple arrests that morning involving human trafficking. The investigation began in May and more than 70 deputies served 15 search and arrest warrants early on the morning of the eleventh. Boudreaux described […]
The Visalia City Council voted at its August 15 meeting to approve a special zone in east downtown for micro-breweries and micro-wineries. The zone creates a business friendly atmosphere for such enterprises in East Visalia. The new zone eliminates many of the restrictions imposed on establishments serving alcohol. The zone eliminates the need for a […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved Phase 1 of the Tulare County Tree Mortality Task Force Tree Removal Project at its August 9 meeting. The project will help protect county residents and visitors from the danger of dead trees falling on the roads that serve to evacuate people in times of wildfire. There are […]
Readers can compare the HCCA-TLHCD and HCCA-SIHD contracts by clicking here. Healthcare Conglomerate Associates’ contract to operate the Tulare Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has been under increasing scrutiny as the Measure I campaign rolls towards its end. HCCA came into life as the hand-picked partner for Tulare Local Healthcare District (TLHCD) the legal entity that […]
The Tulare County Planning Commission (TCPC) approved a request by Kaweah River Rock to modify its 2001 mining permit at its July 27 meeting. The modification allows the company to mine gravel and sand on a 20-acre parcel that was previously approved only for storage. The parcel in question borders residential properties and domestic and […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District (TLHCD) has opened applications for community members who wish to join a new Bond Oversight Committee for the potential Measure I bond. The district also attempted to assuage any doubt among voters by formalizing potential bond oversight and spending measures. Measure I Supporters Speak A group of Measure I supporters […]
The Visalia City Council at its August 1 meeting gave final approval to put a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot. The vote was 5-0. The increased revenue will be earmarked for public safety and a small percent will go to youth services and parks. Because it is a General Revenue Measure, the […]
Those seeking to view public records at Tulare Regional Medical Center may have a hard time — unless they send off a request to a lawyer in Los Angeles, some 170 miles away from the hospital. After a Tulare resident stated they were turned away from receiving records at the hospital, instead given a card […]
Tulare County’ smallest incorporated town is making big changes. In the last three years Woodlake has improved its downtown, residential areas and infrastructure. “I was proud to say I was from Woodlake. I even pulled over to take pictures since I hadn’t been there in a year,” said a Tulare County local who grew up […]
Controversial Lindsay City Councilman Steve Mecum has resigned. The councilman notified City Hall of his departure by email earlier this month. The resignation became effective July 12. Interim City Manager Bill Zigler said they have had no other word from the often absent council member. Mecum gave no reason for his resignation in the surprise […]