This article was updated June 27, 2022 to include Oxitec’s response. A mosquito infected with the potentially deadly West Nile virus (WNV) was captured last week in a trap in southwest Visalia, the first identified this year. Cases of WNV-infected mosquitoes in the Delta Mosquito Vector Control District (DMVCD) – the local agency tasked with […]
The Visalia Economic Development Corporation announced today that Bruce Nicotero, former general manager of JOANN, has been selected to serve as executive director for the nonprofit organization. The Search Committee was established in March and began a search that resulted in a total of 16 resumes and proposals submitted, noted Matt Seals, incoming chair of […]
Tulare County Office of Education hosted its annual Court and Community School Commencement to honor this year’s graduates and celebrate with their families. The four graduating seniors spent time in our Juvenile Detention Facility and are making a smooth transition into the community. “I look forward to what the future holds for me,” Arturo Maldonado-Tienda […]
Sarah Hacker defeated Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes in a landslide victory and pulled off one of the biggest political upsets in recent memory — 59% to 40% as of the latest count — and will be the first woman to hold the office. But who is she? Sticking to campaign issues, Hacker didn’t […]
Former Assemblywoman Connie Conway from Tulare was sworn into Congress to finish out Rep. Devin Nunes term Tuesday, June 14 2022, by House Leader Nancy Pelosi. Conway’s term ends January 3, 2023. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued the following statement. “Rep. Conway has extensive ties to the community she now represents in Congress, previously […]
The Tulare County Museum is excited to announce the construction of a new building that will house the Museum’s agricultural equipment collection. The Tulare County Museum has been working closely with the Tulare County Historical Society on the Agricultural Equipment Restoration Project for several years and we are excited to see the final stages begin! […]
AMVETS and Tulare Chamber of Commerce partner to unveil the newly restored Tulare County Vietnam War Memorial TULARE, Calif. – In honor of Flag Day, AMVETS Post 56, the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, NAS Lemoore, and numerous partners teamed to restore the Tulare County Vietnam War Memorial Airplane and Memorial Flagpoles in Tulare. The newly restored […]
Tulare County Library’s Summer Reading Challenge begins Tuesday, June 14 through Saturday, July 23, 2022. Over six weeks all 17 Library Branches host events that feature performers, storytimes, films, games, art, STEM, and enriching activities for all ages. Come to the Library for these fun and free activities for children, teens, and adults, or participate […]
After serving her constituents at the state and local level for many years, former State Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway is going to be finishing Rep. Devin Nunes term in Washington DC. According to the California Secretary of State website Tulare County has reported 90% of the precincts and we are still waiting on Fresno. […]
With approximately half the ballots counted in Kings County, Sarah Hacker is up by 15 points with 57.39% of the vote to 42.61% for Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes. The campaign was an uphill battle for Hacker in her attempt to unseat an incumbent. Fagundes had come under recent fire over financial irregularities and […]