The Tulare County Homeless Task Force presented its strategy on homelessness at the December 16 Visalia City Council work session. The plan, dubbed “Pathway Home,” was presented by Nikka Raskin, executive director of Homebase Solutions. Tulare County Supervisor Amy Shuklian, Chair of the task force, said that the plan is for the cities and county […]
The Visalia Planning Commission held a special meeting December 18 to review a request for a temporary conditional permit of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as a low-barrier warming center. This is Reverend Suzy Ward’s third successful attempt at receiving the city’s approval. The planning commission unanimously approved the temporary use of the church from December […]
Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford and Reedley are among only 10 hospitals in California to earn 2019 Top Teaching Hospital accolades for patient safety and quality. The award is from The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on healthcare safety and quality and is widely acknowledged as one of […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors unanimously sided with property owners and the Planning Commission, upholding an earlier decision and denying a citizens group’s appeal of a plan to construct a 15-person guest ranch on South Fork Drive near the southern entrance to Sequoia National Park. While this was the outcome sought by Mike Cannarozzi–the […]
The VUSD Board of Education members look forward to a bright future despite a budget deficit of $5.28 million. The need for competitive education in the Valley and in Visalia itself was a major concern at the special meeting on December 3 in Visalia. With an unexpected addition of 313 students, the addition of Denton […]
Tulare native Drew Phelps–the Democratic candidate for the 26th District Assembly seat currently held by Devon Mathis–finds himself in high spirits as the March 3 election draws closer. Driving his elation is what he describes as broad-based support for his campaign, a claim supported by a large turnout for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at his recently […]
Kaweah Delta held its first of five listening sessions December 12 at a town hall held at 210 Connect in downtown Visalia. Using the defeat of Measure H as a learning opportunity, Kaweah Delta has scheduled five town halls in its five zones to listen “more carefully and more often to our community.” “We want […]
Article Updated December 17, 2019 Concerned residents who could not attend the Corcoran City Council meeting on December 10 logged onto local farmer Justin Curti’s facebook to watch his live stream. But they were met with a rude awakening. Across the top of his facebook page it read, “Corcoran City Council is not allowing video.” […]
VISALIA – Kaweah Delta will celebrate the holiday season on Monday, Dec. 9, with a free event featuring Santa, music from local students, and refreshments. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. inside the Acequia Wing Lobby of Kaweah Delta Medical Center, 305 W. Acequia Ave., Visalia. Parking is available in the parking structure […]
In what has become a holiday tradition, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and Fire Chief Charlie Norman welcomed 500 people to Headquarters Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, for the annual Open House. During the opening ceremony, Sheriff Boudreaux kicked off a toy, food and coat drive and gave away 30 new bicycles to designated boys and girls in […]