Tulare County
Tulare County Stumbles During Animal Control Hearing
In a tentative ruling on April 18, the Honorable Bret Hillman ruled against the county and denied the County of Tulare and individual defendants’ motion for summary judgment. The defendants in this case are the County of Tulare, Tim Lutz, Health and Human Resources fiscal operations manager, Animal Control employees Paula Mendoza, Yessica Ozuna and Motor Pool former […]
Sheriff’s Office Hires 5, Including Pilot
Sheriff Mike Boudreaux welcomed five new employees to the Tulare County Sheriff Office this week including the new Sheriff’s Pilot, Michelle Simoes. She will fly the Sheriff’s airplane that will arrive in May. Her desire to fly was sparked when her younger sister won a free introductory flight lesson. Simoes said she thought she would […]
Paul Moore Hired as Executive Director of CASA
Paul Moore has first-hand experience working with troubled children. He has worked as a therapist and spent several years as a CASA advocate. Now he is taking the reins of CASA Tulare County when Marilyn Barr retires as executive director at the end of June. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) speaks up for the innocent […]
Colombian Ambassador Pinzon Visits Nunes, Tulare County
The Ambassador of Colombia to the United States was Congressman Nunes’ special guest to Tulare County March 29 and 30. Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzon was appointed to his current post eight months ago, but had met Nunes years before through the US Intelligence Committee. Pinzon was the former Deputy Secretary of Defense of Colombia and […]
Grand Jury Releases Report on Sheriff’s Department
The Tulare County Grand Jury today released a report focusing on the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. The complaint came to the grand jury by way of an inmate who alleged physical abuse by staff in the county jail. In its report, the grand jury states that it determined physical abuse did occur and unwarranted force was […]
Sheriff Boudreaux Introduces New Drone to the Board of Supervisors
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors got an unexpected treat when Sheriff Mike Boudreaux showed up to its March 8 meeting to demonstrate the department’s newest piece of law enforcement equipment. Officially referred to as an unmanned aerial system (UAS) Boudreaux displayed a demonstration model of a drone the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department plans on […]
Cox Announces Boudreaux’s Endorsement
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has endorsed Phil Cox for District 3 Supervisor. “Phil has been there for the Sheriff’s Department and given us the tools we need to fight crime here in Tulare County. He understands law enforcement and is committed in every way to make this county a safe place to raise our […]
Shuklian Announces Local Endorsements
Visalia City Councilmember and candidate for Tulare County Board of Supervisors in District 3, Amy Shuklian, announced an impressive list of local endorsements from community leaders late February. Shuklian is challenging incumbent Supervisor Phil Cox for the seat. Whereas most other elections will be decided in November, the race for supervisor will end in June […]
Poochigian Enters Tulare County Supervisor Race for District 1
After much discussion with his family and friends, Brian Poochigian is excited and proud to announce his candidacy for Tulare County Supervisor District 1. He was born and raised in Tulare County, and graduated from Mt. Whitney High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He is currently employed by Cal-Tex […]