Farmersville is looking for a new city manager. John Jansons, who has been with the city for two years, has given his notice. Jansons is moving on to another city. It could take up to six months to replace him – an interim city manager will be named, soon. “We did not want him to […]
Farmersville recently unanimously voted to move forward with an urban stream project which would improve the Deep Creek waterway, as well as providing a walking trail along its banks. The $756,000 project is funded through State of California Department of Water Resources, in a grant awarded in 2015, said City Manager John Jansons. In its […]
At the July 17 Farmersville Public Hearing there were fewer individuals speaking on the subject matter than there were council members present. Farmersville is seeking public comment regarding the possibilities of putting an additional ½ cent sales tax measure and a marijuana cultivation initiative on the ballot in November. A July 14 public hearing netted […]
Visalia, Farmersville and Exeter staff continue to work together in order to create the best possible public transportation options for their citizens. Visalia Transit has some changes coming to bus lines beginning in July. The public comment period has been extended through August 18 – leaving some changes to not be implemented until the first […]
Farmersville has been undergoing a lot of roadwork on its main streets. Included is a bus turnaround on South Farmersville Blvd., along with a bus stop intended for Visalia Transit Route 12 buses to accommodate seniors from a local apartment complex. Currently, Route 12 moves along Caldwell Ave. from Mooney Blvd. in Visalia, and further […]
In a series of unfortunate events, Farmersville suffered three accidents involving pedestrians hit by vehicles last December. Two involved school children on their way to school in the same crosswalk, on North Farmersville Blvd. at Citrus Dr., within the same week. The other, which resulted in a fatality, occurred on Visalia Road. The incidents involving […]
The makeup of Farmersville City Council didn’t undergo much of a change following the November election – but its one change is a big one. For the first time in 34 years, the city council will function without longtime council member, Don Rowlett. At the December 12 council meeting, Rowlett was recognized by fellow council […]
Local tax payers are seeing their investment grow with the development of the new Vocational Education-Career Technology Center at Farmersville High School. Ground was broken on the project in March, and it is right on track and should be ready for use come January. “This is realization of a dream of this community,” said Principal […]
On the heels of the opening of the new Rite Aid in Exeter a few months back, the company immediately started work on its Farmersville location, due to open in October. They are currently working on the inside outfitting and have some more landscaping to go, said Farmersville City Manager John Jansons. The building has […]
Tulare County residents will be driving more like their European counterparts next spring, when a trio of roundabouts now under construction make their debuts in Farmersville and Woodlake. In Woodlake, drivers can expect delays through the autumn and winter months at Naranjo Boulevard and Valencia Avenue while work continues at the city’s busiest intersection. Construction […]