Tulare County Reports an Increase of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, Residents Urged to Take Precautions

A press release from the Tulare County HHSA More cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant have been detected in Tulare County and confirmed by Tulare County Public Health. These cases were identified through genomic sequencing conducted by the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory. The Delta (B.1.617.2) variant is significantly increasing throughout the state of California, and […]

Civil rights case against TCSO to proceed

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and its officers have no immunity for false arrest and assault against a Farmersville couple that occurred during an allegedly botched search warrant service, a Tulare County Superior Court judge has ruled.   Jury Trial Scheduled In a June 18 decision, the Hon. Nathan Ide ruled the department and its […]

Tulare County Supervisor Townsend visits COVID-19 vaccination clinic

For Dennis Townsend, a recent visit to the Community Vaccination Clinic operating at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building was confirmation that the community he was born and raised in comes together in times of need. Townsend is the Tulare County Supervisor for District 5, representing Porterville and surrounding communities including Poplar, Woodville, Terra Bella, Ducor, […]

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 […]

Excessive Heat Watch for Tulare County

A press release from Tulare County Health and Human Services Temperatures are forecasted to reach 100 degrees and rise even higher into the weekend, and Tulare County Public Health reminds community members that extreme heat is dangerous and heat-related illness can be fatal. Community members should protect themselves against heat-related illnesses during high heat conditions […]