Three Democrats and an independent candidate are hoping to become the next congressman from California’s 22nd District. Returning for a second attempt at unseating Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) is Fresno businessman Bobby Bliatout, and he’s in the race because he once tried and failed to help Nunes improve healthcare in the 22nd District, as well as […]
On January 7 the Tulare County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to adopt a resolution approving $25 million in tax-exempt bonds towards the Sequoia Commons II Apartments project located at 31161 Florence Avenue in Goshen. The project will create 60 affordable rental units, including six units for regularly homeless families. According to the Program Director […]
Tulare County Board of Supervisors’ (TCBOS) Kuyler Crocker stepped down as chair on January 7, bringing his year-long tenure to an end. The board elected District 2 Supervisor Pete Vander Poel as the new chair and District 3 Supervisor Amy Shuklian was elected as vice chair. Supervisor Vander Poel took a moment to honor Supervisor […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors unanimously sided with property owners and the Planning Commission, upholding an earlier decision and denying a citizens group’s appeal of a plan to construct a 15-person guest ranch on South Fork Drive near the southern entrance to Sequoia National Park. While this was the outcome sought by Mike Cannarozzi–the […]
In what has become a holiday tradition, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and Fire Chief Charlie Norman welcomed 500 people to Headquarters Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, for the annual Open House. During the opening ceremony, Sheriff Boudreaux kicked off a toy, food and coat drive and gave away 30 new bicycles to designated boys and girls in […]
Editor’s note: A follow-up story on eco-friendly Sunshine Paradise Ranch coming in our December 19 issue. A group of foothills residents plans to take the county’s Resource Management Authority (RMA) to court to shut down a pair of guest ranches they say pose a threat to both the environment and neighbors’ peaceful country life. Already […]
Retired Tulare County Sheriff Captain Larry Micari has officially filed paperwork and has taken the oath of candidacy to run for Tulare County Supervisor, District 1. “I believe the people of District 1 deserve to be represented by someone who truly listens to their concerns, is responsive to their needs, and who advocates for the […]
Registrar of Voters Michelle Baldwin and staff introduced a revolutionary voting platform to Tulare County at the Open House Event November 14 at Government Plaza in Visalia. Dominion Voting Systems has been selected to provide touch-screen voting machines and tabulators at 50 locations in Tulare County. “Forty out of 58 counties in California are using […]
A Press Release from Kaweah Delta VISALIA – They say laughter is the best medicine and on Sunday, Oct. 20, nearly 1,000 people found that to be true at Kaweah Delta’s beloved 8th annual Pink Tea Party in Visalia. The event’s keynote speaker Mack Dryden, a two-time cancer survivor, who has who has appeared on The […]
A design oversight at Tulare County’s newest jail may be putting the civil rights of prisoners detained there in jeopardy. The problem, say defense attorneys, is a lack of interview rooms at the newly-opened South County Detention Center (SCDC) and the video conferencing system the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has chosen as a substitute. […]