Dr. Jasmeet Bains launches campaign for Congress in California’s 22nd District

Today, family physician Dr. Jasmeet Bains announced her campaign for Congress in California’s 22nd District, pledging to bring new leadership to a region often ignored by Washington, D.C.​ “I’m a doctor, not a career politician — and I’ve spent my life on the frontlines, listening to Valley families and fighting for their health, their safety, […]

Why haven’t ICE raids come to Tulare County yet?

So far, more than 65,000 people have been arrested nationwide since targeted mass arrests of suspected undocumented immigrants by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) began in late January. Nearly 5,000 of those arrests happened here in California. Yet not one person has been detained here in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Why? […]

The Visalia Players at The Ice House Theater is excited to bring you “MISCAST CABARET” happening for One Weekend Only!! July 18!!

Enjoy some of the most memorable Broadway songs sung by fantastic performers you’d never expect to see in the role! Welcome to MISCAST CABARET!! The Visalia Players would like to formally invite you to “Miscast: A Broadway Cabaret” happening July 18th (7:30PM), July 19th (2:30PM & 7:30PM), and July 20th (2:30PM).   You will not be […]

Sigala to Ask The Council to Consider Agendizing Items Addressing Unmasked Federal Agents, Impacts of National Healthcare Changes & Planning for a Future Softball Complex on the West Side

Tulare City Council Member Sigala will be asking his council colleagues at the July 15th council meeting to consider agendizing a number of items he is bringing forward.  The Tulare City Council has a process outlined in its procedures to allow for Council Members to bring forward items to be agendized for future meetings, if […]

2024/2025 Assessment Roll tops $52.95 billion

Tulare County’s total taxable property value climbed to $52.95 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, reflecting a 6% increase over the prior year, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Tara K. Freitas, CPA, announced today. The annual assessment roll represents the total net taxable value of all locally assessed real, business and personal property as of January 1, 2025. “Home […]

Tulare County awarded $62.7m to modernize SR 99 and Paige Avenue interchange

The Finish the 99 Coalition (comprised of the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC), the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG), Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) and dozens of statewide, regional, and local business, labor, and community groups) proudly announces the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved $62.7 million in Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) […]