UPDATE: The public hearing regarding the potential Planned Parenthood location has been continued to March 7, 7:00pm at the Visalia Convention Center. After a week of crossed wires and miscommunications between all parties involved in the possible future location of Planned Parenthood, the public hearing concerning the appeal has been continued to a future date […]
While new COVID-19 infections are at an all-time high in Tulare County — with hospitalizations and deaths increasing daily to keep pace — residents who believe the pandemic response is unnecessary are fighting against new and existing public health measures with a virulence that almost matches that of the new omicron variant. January saw […]
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig issued a statement Monday stating that he would announce his candidacy for California’s 5th Congressional District: The seat, which covers much of California Gold Country and key portions of the San Joaquin Valley, draws into portions of my Fresno County Supervisorial district near to my heart. Since I was elected […]
A press release from California Chamber of Commerce Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills, including one that would have raised taxes by more than $160 billion annually to fund a single-payer health care system, were stopped in the state Legislature yesterday and are likely dead for the year. In a statement released yesterday, […]
World Ag Expo® returns live for its 55th show on Tuesday, February 8, in Tulare, California. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The red carpet rolls out on Tuesday for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. in the Heritage Complex Banquet Hall. The ceremonial opening will begin with an awards ceremony for Top-10 New Products Winners […]
A press release from TCSO On Monday, February 2, Tulare County Sheriff Office (TCSO) Detectives received information from Homeland Security about a large shipment of counterfeit goods heading to Tulare County from the Philippines. During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified a home in the 800 block of Belmont Street in Tulare as the […]
Fresno, California (January 21, 2022) – Today the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Westside GSP) submitted by Westlands Water District, acting as a Groundwater Sustainability Agency, has received an incomplete determination under the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The determination starts a 180-day window to […]
The Visalia Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) now has 20 employers signed up to participate in the Job Fair from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, January 28, at Proteus, 1440 N. Shirk. Businesses signed up to date are: Green Rabbit, Amazon, BlueScope, California Dairies, Workforce Investment Board, United We Staff, ABLE Industries, Employment Connection, […]
The College of the Sequoias Foundation has announced $5.4 million in gifts received from a family trust. This marks the largest gift in the college’s 95-year history. The family trust was formed by a local couple that have since deceased and wished to remain anonymous in this announcement. While they were still with us, the […]
On Thursday, Democrat Phil Arballo announced his run for the open 13th congressional district that includes Modesto, Merced, Turlock, Madera, and parts of Fresno County. Arballo is a small business owner and Central Valley native who is committed to delivering results for local residents. The new 13th district is one of three new Latino-majority districts […]