Hanford and Porterville each have two new, fresh faces leading their Chambers of Commerce. “My goal is to rebuild the passion for the Hanford Chamber of Commerce,” said its new director, Joey Joslin. Joslin was appointed December 1; he was initially approached by the chamber’s longtime executive director Mike Bertaina in June of 2017 to […]
It’s January 1st and Californians can legally buy pot. But is it accessible to everyone? The answer to that question would be a categorical “no.” For those who live in the Central Valley there are no retail pot dispensaries. Fresno, Kern, Tulare and Kings Counties and virtually all of the Central Valley towns have banned […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District officially supports State Sen. Jean Fuller’s (16th District) request for an audit of the district’s prior bond expenditures after a 3-2 vote following significant discussion. The board also received an update on the reopening of Tulare Regional Medical Center — the hospital still needs funding before a reopening date […]
There is a lot of turmoil within the Tulare Police Department and the city administration these days. But the officers of the PD, from top to bottom, want the public to know, the safety of the city and its citizens remains the force’s top priority. “Stuff like this does have an effect on morale [of […]
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) is facing new allegations of odd behavior in the nation’s capital and new opponents who want to unseat him at home in the wake of a House Ethics Committee investigation. ‘Hand-Me-Up’ With the primary election still months away, a host of candidates is coming forward with plans to unseat the long-time […]
Cattleman Jack Lavers is the most recent candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the 26th Assembly District. Visalia Mayor Warren Gubler and incumbent Devon Mathis are the other two Republican contenders. Lavers runs a family business in Glennville with his wife of seven years and their daughter. As a member of the […]
An attorney for the Tulare Police Chief says the city’s mayor overstepped his legal bounds and is demanding immediate action by city council. Chief Wes Hensley has been on paid administrative leave for 80 days – and he appears tired of it. In a letter from Hensley’s attorney, Michael Lampe, to the city attorney, Heather […]
The Tulare Hospital Foundation has received a large boost in its effort to provide toys to the children of unemployed Tulare Regional Medical Center employees. The foundation got the help from Valley Oak Credit Union, whose representatives today awarded the group a $1,500 check. Each year, the credit union gives its members the opportunity to […]
While most trees are turning brown and losing their leaves, the trees in Tulare are getting greener this December. The Tulare Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation, and friends, are busy tying green ribbons around trees and just about anything else that will stand still with signs of hope for the medical center.” Green represents healing […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District (TLHCD) will file a countersuit against its former management contractor, its attorneys announced Wednesday night. The district will also file a professional complaint with the California State Bar against Bruce Greene and the BakerHostetler firm, entities which both previously represented the Tulare Local Healthcare District. The board also voted to […]