The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is one of 14 local chambers recognized today for its excellence in business advocacy and helping its members comply with California employment laws. The chambers receiving the CalChamber’s 2022 President’s Circle Award were announced during the CalChamber Capitol Summit in Sacramento. “Our top local chamber partners play leading roles as […]
Community leaders and supporters will be joining Parra in visiting communities in Senate District 16 in a five-day caravan parade. You are formally invited to come support Nicole Parra for State Senate during a five-day GOTV (Get Out The Vote) caravan parade in communities throughout Senate District 16. A car caravan is a parade of […]
The Valley Voice was recognized with two awards in this year’s California Journalism Awards, which judged the Voice against similarly-sized California News Publishers Association members. Catherine Doe, the Voice’s publisher, received both awards. The Voice’s entries were judged in the digital category for outlets with 100,000 or less monthly unique visitors. Doe received second place […]
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. May 26, 2022 – Memorial Day weekend is considered the summer “kick-off” for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and the parks are expected to be exceptionally busy. Trip planning is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your […]
On May 6, 2022, the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the 2021 Annual Business Awards Gala at the Visalia Convention Center. Following the vision to be a venue involved in the greater community, their previous President Carlos Mendoza and current President Vincent Salinas shared the stage as master of ceremonies and proudly announced […]
Park patrons are able to enjoy outdoor hiking and fishing again at Balch Park in Springville. Balch Park reopened for day use and overnight camping on Friday, May 20, 2022. Spring hours of operation will be observed until May 31: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday (8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.). […]
Author’s note: The following story is based in part on my recent experience helping a close friend attempt to navigate her way through suddenly finding herself homeless in the midst of a severe mental-health crisis. The names of key individuals described and quoted in the story have been changed to protect their privacy. The events […]
If money is the mother’s milk of politics, Sarah Hacker’s campaign for district attorney has abundant resources out fundraising incumbent Keith Fagundes by nearly five-to-one, according to campaign reports required by the state Fair Political Practices Commission. Whether money alone will be enough to unseat the two-term district attorney is indeterminable at this point. The […]
Repercussions from a lawsuit filed by former Hanford Community Development Director Darlene Mata rippled through the Hanford City Council meeting on May 17 when a simple agenda item stirred up old grievances and brought up new ones. The item, which would authorize the Hanford City Manager to “execute a Retainer Agreement with the Farley Law […]
Last week, an official and dire-sounding warning about high nitrate levels in the city of Exeter’s water supply began appearing on social media sites, and with them came comments rife with speculation, fearful reactions and visions of impending doom. The water situation in the midsize foothill town, however, is not as dangerous or widespread as […]