A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Farmersville in Tulare County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance. Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get […]
The Tulare County Superior Court is currently accepting applications for the Civil Grand Jury. The term will be July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Nineteen volunteers will be chosen in a random drawing. The primary function is studying and reviewing the operations of your local government and making recommendations for improvements or changes. If you […]
Due to the local State of Emergency declarations because of potential flooding, Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is providing emergency assistance to low-income households in Tulare County affected by the recent severe weather conditions in the region. “With severe storms impacting communities in Tulare County, CSET will provide this temporary emergency assistance through the Severe […]
The Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF) has put John Duran, a Porterville activist, on notice with a cease and desist letter. He has been helping a disabled Porterville farm worker, Santos Nava, recover money he invested in the Paul R Chavez Investment Group (PCIG). Nava has been in a legal battle since 2020 trying to recover […]
A joint statement from the Cities of Visalia, Porterville and the County of Tulare Our local reservoirs, Success Lake and Kaweah Lake, are nearing capacity due to the recent rainfall in Tulare County and officials expect both dam spillways to be operational with more rainfall forecasted. Currently, the spillway at Lake Success is operational. The […]
Sheriff Boudreaux has issued Evacuation Orders for Parts of Cutler. Due to a levee break in the area of Road 124, south of Avenue 408, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has issued Evacuation Orders for businesses and homes along Road 124, south of Avenue 408 down to Railroad Drive to Santa Fe Drive, which turns into Eddy, […]
The latest California tree mortality report from the US Forest Service shows more than 36 million trees died in the state’s forests during 2022, including more than a million standing in Tulare County’s groves. The number of dead trees represents a threefold increase in the mortality rate in a single year. Rising Tree Mortality […]
Tulare County’s Health Officer, Dr. Karen Haught, has announced her retirement as the county’s top health official, effective March 17. The announcement comes following an extensive career in public service spanning over 20 years. Dr. Haught joined the Health & Human Services Agency in 2002 as the Medical Director for Tulare County’s health clinics and […]
Last Wednesday, Exeter Union High School (EUHS) defeated University Preparatory High School (UPHS) at the Mock Trial finals held at Granite Hills High School’s Justice Center in Porterville. Exeter will now represent Tulare County at the state finals scheduled for March 17-19 in Los Angeles. Exeter students were all smiles and hugs after their big […]
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation showed up at Santos Nava’s house in Porterville, saying they wanted to talk about “a possible fraud investigation involving Fernando Chavez,” according to John Duran, who holds Nava’s power of attorney. Nava has been in a legal battle since 2020 to recover an investment he made with Paul […]