Doctor to pursue whistleblower suit against Tulare hospital

A Visalia doctor is attempting to pursue a lawsuit against the Tulare Local Healthcare District (TLHCD) after she claims she was retaliated against for speaking with investigators from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Dr. Rebecca Zulim claims that she was forced to take a “voluntary leave” from the district’s hospital, the Tulare Regional […]

Tulare hospital votes to remove Mathis’ name from recommendation

The Tulare Local Healthcare District had a special meeting January 31 to discuss, among other business, a “Recommendation to authorize Assembly Member Devon Mathis and State Senator Jean Fuller to represent the District before government agencies on behalf of the District.” The recommendation came after the JLAC “unanimously approved a request by Senator Jean Fuller […]

Woodlake passes last permits for pot businesses

Woodlake approved the final permits for four cannabis-related businesses with public hearings, and subsequent city council approvals for conditional use permits at its January 22 council meeting. Valley Pure, Green Bean Pharm, Green Smart and Top Crop are all moving toward opening business within the city, although with one question remaining – they don’t know […]

Nunes facing controversy over memo release

Already at the center of national controversy, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) is drawing even greater criticism on the local front as the GOP-controlled House Intel Committee voted this week to release a controversial memo penned by Nunes. Critics–including those running to unseat him, local political advocates, and a prominent county official–claim Nunes is acting recklessly, […]