Deputies claim ‘law-enforcement gang’ inside TCSO

A federal lawsuit pending in US District Court claims a “law-enforcement gang” composed of sworn deputies is operating within the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. The accusation stems from what plaintiffs – all current and former TCSO deputies – allege is a widespread conspiracy. County leaders, they claim, punish law enforcement officers who speak out against […]

Southwest Airlines announces more service at Fresno

Southwest Airlines today announced the airline will offer daily nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning October 2, 2025. Southwest Airlines’ new route will offer passengers additional convenient travel options and seamless connections through the airline’s extensive network. San Diego will be the fourth destination served by […]

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy endorses Stan Ellis for Assembly

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has officially endorsed Stan Ellis in the special election for California Assembly District 32, praising Ellis’s dedication to the Central Valley and his track record as a business leader and community advocate. “Stan Ellis, a longstanding Central Valley business leader, has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to making our […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport reached new record of 2.6m passengers in 2024

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced an all-time annual record of over 2.6 million passengers served in Calendar Year 2024. This new milestone represents a more than 9% increase compared to Calendar Year 2023, which served 2.4 million passengers. In addition to record passenger growth, construction on a major and historic terminal expansion aggressively […]

Bird Flu Gets Real

It’s about more than the price of eggs. Until recently the only indicator for Tulare County residents of a mysterious ailment called bird flu was in the weekly grocery bill. But Bird flu has moved on to become a tangible threat to the region’s health and economy. Many dairies in Tulare County have been put […]

Immigrants living in fear – spark protests in Visalia over detentions

A raucous demonstration that started around noon today was still going strong at 5:00pm on the corner of Mooney and Caldwell. The demonstrators were  protesting border patrol raids and the detention of immigrants up and down the Central Valley. About 200 demonstrators lined Mooney Boulevard in Visalia waving Mexican flags, holding signs condemning Elon Musk, […]

Calendar of Events by Donna Orozco

Don’t miss a thing with Donna’s Calendar of Events! Community Theater “Fearless Dick,” an original musical comedy written for the Barn Theater, is the story of our hero vs the town madame and despicable, comical characters. Includes adult humor. Runs Jan. 10-Feb. 2 at the Porterville Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or […]