Saturday, March 28 seemed like a good day for a protest. Skies were blue, the sun was out, the temperature was in the low 80’s. The number of angry drivers, flipping protesters off seemed to be at a minimum. “We’ve only had about half the middle fingers we normally get,” said one protester with a […]
The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) will begin roadway maintenance on approximately eight miles of County roads in five Tulare County communities as part of the County’s 2025 Slurry Seal Program, a component of the 2024/25 County Transportation Improvement Program (CTIP). Work is anticipated to begin on Monday, April 6, and conclude on Thursday, […]
This spring, Tulare County Library invites our communities to take part in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading initiative connecting more than 140 libraries across California, Oregon, and Washington that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse. As the largest book club on the West Coast, One Book, One Coast brings readers together around […]
Today, Rudy Mendoza announced a sweeping list of endorsements from respected leaders across California, highlighting the strong relationships and proven track record that have defined his public service career. The coalition includes state leaders, local elected officials, agriculture and business advocates, public safety professionals, and community stakeholders who have worked alongside Rudy to deliver critical […]
Don’t miss a thing going on in the South Valley! Read Donna’s Calendar of Events! Live Theater Encore Theatre presents “Rent,” a powerful rock musical that follows struggling artists in NYC against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, Feb. 7-21. 324 South N St., Tulare. 559 686-1300 or www.encoretulare.org The Enchanted Playhouse puts on “Peter […]
The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office has filed approximately 678 Proposition 36 eligible cases since the law went into effect in December 2024. In the November 2024 general election, California voters in all 58 counties approved the new law increasing treatment and punishment options for drug and theft crimes. “When Proposition 36 overwhelming was approved […]
Don’t miss a thing in the South Valley with Donna’s Calendar of Events! Live Theater The Barn Theater is showing an original family-friendly comedy, “Writer’s Block,” about a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer trying to overcome his writer’s block. Runs Jan. 23-Feb. 7 at 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com The Icehouse Theatre presents “The […]
Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public Libraries. During the week of January 25–31, 2026 Tulare County Library will join Libraries across California to ask Californians to share their stories about visiting their Library. Just fill in a short survey […]
Live Theater Lindsay Community Theater hosts Lindsay High School’s “Hadestown Teen Edition” Jan. 16-25. A musical with a blend of blues, jazz, Dixieland and folk music retelling the Greek mythology tale of Orpheus and Eurydice about love, loss and systems that trap us. 190 N. Elmwood. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com The Barn Theater is showing […]
People have access to more information than ever before, but trust it less than ever before. Social media promotes information from dubious sources, or none at all, and then gets replicated through other social media sites without ever being fact-checked. Often the source of information is not identified. Web sites with agendas to grind present […]