A design oversight at Tulare County’s newest jail may be putting the civil rights of prisoners detained there in jeopardy. The problem, say defense attorneys, is a lack of interview rooms at the newly-opened South County Detention Center (SCDC) and the video conferencing system the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has chosen as a substitute. […]
A Press Release from Visalia Unified School District The California State Department of Education released Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) information reflecting performance in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics during the 2018-2019 annual administration. This is the fifth year of the computer-based SBAC administration, and it reflects the closest performance comparison between Visalia Unified students […]
A Press Release from the Campaign to Elect Ruben Macareno Ruben Macareno pulled “Signature in Lieu” forms for the 21st Congressional District that encompasses the four San Joaquin Valley counties of Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Kern counties. Macareno, who sits on the Farmersville City Council, states that pulling papers gives him the opportunity to speak […]
At a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday in Sanger, 21st District Democratic Congressman TJ Cox addressed a multitude of local concerns and illustrated progress regarding water consumption, agriculture and aiding our combat veterans. “The suicide rate needs to go down to zero,” said Cox, addressing those with Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome, especially those who live in rural […]
The City of Lindsay is looking for a new top administrator. Zigler Retires With the city finally standing on firmer financial ground, City Manager Bill Zigler decided it was time to hang up his spurs. Zigler, a 21-year veteran of the US Navy, started as a self-described “gray-haired intern” in the city’s Planning and […]
Losing a pet can be like losing a member of the family and now Tulare and Kings County residents have somewhere to go when deciding what to do with their pet’s remains. Ben Tiersma opened Four Creeks Pet Crematorium last year and offers a full service including urns, pet paw prints, home delivery, and private […]
The mother of a 9-year-old boy says the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) isn’t doing enough to protect her son after he was attacked by bullies. Kelly Aguirre, whose son is a third-grader at Cottonwood Creek Elementary, says the boy was attacked by three other students while at recess on September 19, and the response […]
In a press release Amy Shuklian announces her reelection. Visalia, Ca— Tulare County District 3 Supervisor Amy Shuklian will seek a second term on the Tulare County Board of Supervisors and has received the endorsements of Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and District Attorney Tim Ward. “Supervisor Shuklian demonstrates a high level of loyalty and […]
The Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital’s 25-year anniversary brought together Valley Children’s Healthcare and Valley Unified School District (VUSD) Saturday September 28 for an Adaptive Sports and Equipment Expo in support of those who have experienced a spinal injury, a brain injury, an amputation or a similar injury. A crowd of proud parents, vendors and students […]
The following is Page 12 and 14 of Michael K. Atkinson, Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, letter to The Honorable Joseph Maguire, Director of National Intelligence (Acting) Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Also included is the last paragraph of the Whistleblower’s complaint. Both documents can be found on line and read in […]