More than 300 guests gathered on October 4 to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Tony’s Taverna, a new fine-dining Greek and Mediterranean restaurant that has transformed a beloved local bakery into a Santorini-style destination. Owners Tony and Maritza Konnaris, who first introduced Tony’s Taverna on Wheels in 2021, invested heavily in expanding the […]
Local school board member and auto shop owner Randy Villegas is showing early strength in the CA-22 Democratic primary. Not only is Villegas the top-raising Democrat in the field, he’s also the only candidate in the race rejecting corporate PAC donations. Villegas has surprised many political observers with his strong fundraising numbers in a working-class […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to oppose California’s Proposition 50 in a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Eddie Valero absent, at their October 14 meeting. Supervisors Pete Vander Poel, Amy Shuklian, Larry Micari and Dennis Townsend voted to adopt the resolution. Currently, California has a non-partisan commission to draw congressional districts with […]
Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is proud to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom signed her legislation, Senate Bill 246 into law. By growing GME programs, SB 246 addresses the critical shortage of healthcare providers in underserved areas, supporting the training of skilled physicians who serve California’s diverse populations. This bill will help ensure there is continued […]
In “The People vs. the Golden State Killer” (Third State Books, Nov. 11, 2025), Thien Ho, the current District Attorney of Sacramento County, delivers the first official account of the investigation, capture, and prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo, one of America’s most notorious serial predators. Known by many chilling names over the years, including the Visalia […]
A former Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) sergeant assigned to the South County Detention Center allegedly tried and failed to record a female officer of the Porterville Police Department as she used the facility’s bathroom in the spring of this year, according to court records. Michael Martins, the former deputy, pleaded not guilty at his […]
The Tulare County Fair is proud to partner with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation and Thunderbowl Raceway to present Trophy Cup 31, powered by Abreu Vineyards, October 16–18, 2025. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience for fans, combining three nights of world-class racing with a brand-new entertainment lineup, after-race celebrations, and community events that bring […]
Read a banned book to celebrate every Californian’s right to free and open access to information and ideas. Banned Books Week, October 5-11, 2025, is an annual reminder of how censorship divides us, and libraries bring us together. Tulare County Library, libraries, and books stores join together under the theme “Censorship is so 1984. Read […]
Phase III of the Tule River Parkway project has been completed and ready to be shared with the community. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM at Fallen Heroes Park, located at 356 E. Chase Avenue. The Tule River Parkway was originally developed […]
The Porterville Police Department encourages families and students to buckle up their helmets and lace up their sneakers for National Walk and Roll to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of exercise and brings attention to the need for safe, accessible walking and biking routes. “National Walk and Roll to School Day is […]