Tulare County Identifies First Case of Delta (B.1.617.2) COVID-19 Variant

A press release from Tulare County HHSA Tulare County Public Health has identified and confirmed the first known case of the COVID-19 Delta variant found in a Tulare County resident. The case was identified through genomic sequencing conducted by the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory. There is evidence that the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant is associated with […]

Visalia Unified School District Board of Trustees Appoints Doug Cardoza as Interim Superintendent

A press release from VUSD On June 22, 2021 the Visalia Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Doug Cardoza to the position of interim superintendent effective September 1, 2021. Dr. Tamara Ravalín , superintendent of Visalia Unified School District, announced on May 21, 2021 plans to retire on August 31, 2021 […]

Hanford’s Bastille up for sale again

Hanford City Council approved a 60-day exclusive negotiating agreement with 4Creeks, an engineering company in Visalia, that could lead to their purchase and renovation of the Bastille. The agreement lets 4Creeks do an evaluation of the historic building before committing to purchase the Bastille and turning it into a profitable public venue such as a […]