Kaweah Delta will host an open house on Wednesday, July 25, for its second urgent care in Visalia. Set to open this fall this second Kaweah Delta Urgent Care will help serve the healthcare needs of the community and reduce overcrowding in one of the busiest emergency departments in the state. “This is just one […]
Want cutting-edge mammography techonology? Visalia Imaging has just what you want — brand new 3D mamography equipment. At the Visalia Women’s Imaging Specialist (Visalia Imaging) a 3D mammogram machine was installed in May, and their 3D Breast Ultrasound, also known as ABUS (automated breast ultrasound) was installed in March. It is the first facility in […]
Finally, there was no infighting at a meeting of the Tulare City Council, but only because most of the members didn’t show up for July’s only scheduled session. “I don’t think we’re going to have a meeting tonight,” said Mayor David Macedo as he stood in the parking lot before the scheduled start time. “I […]
“My brother, his girlfriend, my wife and I visited this place looking for a dog for our parents…… We counted north of 100 dogs crammed into pens appropriate for only a couple, living in feces. Several dogs had open wounds, one dog in particular had a festering sore on his foot. The dogs were clearly […]
Environmental Cleanup Opportunities (ECO) is celebrating its one year birthday this month. ECO is a transitional job program instituted by the City of Visalia in partnership with ABLE Industries, a Visalia-based workforce organization for adults with disabilities, and the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County. The initiative sees homeless individuals from around Visalia find full-time […]
Brian Poochigian, a born and raised resident of Visalia, has entered the District 3 City Council Race with a promise to make a positive and significant impact on Visalia to ensure it remains a great place for generations to come. District 3 is currently represented by Mayor Warren Gubler, who has announced his retirement. Districts […]
Tulare’s hospital district board made public Tuesday night a slate of draft agreements between the district and Adventist Health, the district’s potential partner in operating Tulare Regional Medical Center. The board plans to continue the discussion at its July 25 and schedule a special meeting for August 1; interested citizens can discuss the agreements […]
A group of doctors ousted by the former Tulare Local Healthcare District board has reached a settlement with the district. The Tulare Regional Medical Center Medical Staff (TRMCMS) will be restored to its former status under the settlement agreement; the district’s board had previously voted to separate itself from the group in January 2016. Under […]
High school students in Visalia could soon be getting a little more elbow room. On Tuesday, June 26th, the Visalia Unified School District Board (VUSD) unanimously approved the adoption of a general obligation bond for the November 2018 ballot. According to a presentation given to the board by VUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Oto, the bond […]
The status of a deed placed on Evolutions Fitness & Wellness Center could soon be solved, if the Tulare Local Healthcare District has its way. The district has filed a motion for summary judgement in the United States Bankruptcy Court, requesting Judge Rene Lastreto II to void the deed. Officials with Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA), […]