CA20 candidate Kyle Kirkland endorses Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for Congres

Following the March 5 primary and March 19 special election for the 20th Congressional district, Fresno businessman and 20th district candidate Kyle Kirkland announced he is endorsing Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for the seat. Kirkland issued the following statement: “Throughout the last four months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with thousands of voters across the […]

Mental Health Services Act plan update available for public review

The Tulare County HHSA Mental Health Branch, as required under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), is opening a public review and comment period for the MHSA Integrated Program and Expenditure Plan Annual Update for fiscal year 2024/2025. The plan details Community Services and Supports (CSS), Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI), Workforce Education and Training […]

Second groundwater agency facing state probation, lawsuit

A second group of local groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) is facing an evaluation by the State Water Board that could lead to a year-long probation and perhaps loss of local control of groundwater pumping in southwestern Tulare county. The first group of GSAs reported to be under consideration for probation was the Tulare Lake subbasin. […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Evacuation

At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a suspicious item was discovered at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the front terminal area which prompted an evacuation in the ticket and baggage claim areas.  Fresno Police Department Bomb Squad responded to the scene and conducted an examination of the device. The incident was resolved at approximately 6:30 […]

Tulare County Sheriff’s Office along with state agencies take down drug trafficking and arms dealing operations linked to Sinaloa Mexican Drug Cartel

At 7 a.m. on 3/14/24, 21 teams from state, local and federal agencies served 31 simultaneous search warrants at various homes throughout Tulare, Kings and Fresno counties. These warrants were the result of a nine-month investigation into information the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office received about a large amount of meth that was being transported between Kings […]

Adventist Health Tulare will close obstetrics department June 6

Editors note: This article was updated Tuesday 3/12/24 1:00pm Adventist Health will temporarily stop providing obstetrics services in Tulare on June 6, though hospital representatives told the Valley Voice that emergency services, including emergency baby deliveries, would still be available. Adventist Health hasn’t closed the door on babies permanently in Tulare: officials say they are […]