Assemblyman Vince Fong Announces Campaign for Congress

Bakersfield, CA – Assemblyman Vince Fong today announced his campaign to succeed Congressman Kevin McCarthy as the representative of California’s 20th District in Congress. Fong released the following statement explaining his decision: “After Speaker McCarthy announced his decision not to seek reelection, my family and I initially thought the best way to serve our community was […]

One-time Tulare hospital lawyer, Bruce Greene, hit with State Bar disciplinary action

Bruce Greene, an attorney who previously represented the Tulare Local Healthcare District (TLHCD), must now defend himself in a multi-charge disciplinary hearing by the California State Bar, the body that licenses California’s attorneys and oversees their professional conduct. That’s in addition to defending himself against criminal charges in Tulare County Superior Court. A California State […]

Self-Help Enterprises Hosts Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for the Lofts at Fort Visalia

On Thursday, December 7th, Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Lofts at Fort Visalia, the nonprofit’s new 80-unit multifamily complex located at 340 E. Oak Ave. in downtown Visalia. The event was attended by elected officials, community leaders, and development partners who helped make the project possible. “The […]

California Democratic Party officially endorses Rudy Salas for Congress in CA-22

This weekend at the California Democratic Party’s Convention delegates endorsed Rudy Salas for Congress in CA-22. The California Democratic Party is the latest group to join a large and diverse coalition of federal, state, and local officials, and organizations who’ve lined up behind Rudy Salas. The CDP endorsement comes a week after the Congressional Hispanic […]

Former Tulare hospital CFO avoids jail time, pays restitution, writes letter of apology

Trustees of the Tulare Local Healthcare District were presented with an apology letter from Alan Germany, the former CFO of Healthcare Conglomerate Associates — the company which managed Tulare Regional Medical Center from 2014 to 2017. He was ordered by Tulare County Superior Court Judge Michael Sheltzer to write the letter as part of a […]

Three candidates and counting file for open Assembly District 33 seat

Candidates Ruben Macareno and Angel Ruiz knew it would be an uphill battle challenging a popular incumbent, Assembly member Devon Mathis, when they filed their paperwork this September. But to their surprise Mathis announced his retirement yesterday. Then, in a seemingly coordinated response, Alexandra Macedo, daughter of the former mayor of Tulare David Macedo, threw […]