As part of its ongoing efforts to address long-term fiscal sustainability, the City of Tulare is evaluating placing a local sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot. Financial forecasts indicate that in the coming years, the City is expected to face a structural deficit as revenues fall short of covering the rising costs of […]
Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Ranking Member of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus, and senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-00) led dozens of Members of Congress in a letter calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately restore full […]
Main Fork Pharmacy, a vital resource for providing prescription medicine to the community of Three Rivers, will hold a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. “This nonprofit pharmacy is the only option for Three Rivers residents unless they drive an hour or more round-trip,” said Martin Burnham, Main Fork Pharmacy […]
Even before Porterville City Councilmember AJ Rivas took his oath of office, doubts over where he lived plagued his campaign. Concerned Porterville residents claim that when Rivas filed to run for city council last year in District 3, it was widely known that he actually lived in District 2 on San Lucia Ave. Those people […]
The City of Porterville is proud to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Porterville Chamber of Commerce’s “First Friday Coffee” event on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 7:00 AM. The event will be held at the Galaxy Theatre, located at 631 N. Indiana St., Porterville, CA. Mayor Greg Meister will deliver the highly anticipated 2025 State of the […]
Everything that’s fun to do this Holiday Season in Donna’s Calendar of Events! Theater “Nunsense,” the hilarious comedy spoof about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is being performed by the Three Rivers Players on Dec. 4-7 at The Community Presbyterian Church, 43410 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198). Dinner theater Friday and Saturday. 559 561-4154 “The Lion […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the City of Visalia is celebrating with another ho-ho-home decorating contest! Deck the Home: Visalia’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest is back for the Christmas season, and nominations are open now. Everyone is invited to join in the fun of this citywide decorating contest, as Visalians nominate […]
A PorchFest is a grassroots community music and arts festival where neighbors open up their porches to host live performances. Attendees stroll from porch to porch, enjoying a variety of music, art, and cultural experiences while connecting with neighbors in an open, family-friendly setting. What makes a PorchFest unique is its accessibility, inclusivity and celebration […]
Former Mt. Whitney High School campus supervisor Sean Knox believes he was dismissed by the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) because of racial discrimination, and he is taking his one-time employer to court. Firing Followed Multi-Student Fight Knox being fired came in the wake of a fight on the MWHS campus on September 16, […]
Drew Phelps announces the launch of Drew Phelps Land and Policy Consulting, a firm focused on providing clear, effective guidance for clients navigating California’s complex land use and development processes. With more than eight years of hands-on experience, Drew brings a well-rounded perspective to California’s residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Drew helps clients move projects […]