In honor of Black History Month, the Tulare County Library and Tulare County Museum joined together to research and pay tribute to Edmond Edward Wysinger, a pioneer who fought for desegregation in Visalia, California. Wysinger came to California as a slave in 1849 joining many others in the gold fields of Northern California before moving […]
This is part 3 of a multi part story on the possible wrong conviction of Oscar Clifton in the murder of Donna Jo Richmond. A spokesperson for the state Office of the Attorney General said an internal investigation has affirmed the deputy AG assigned to supervise a review of the 1976 murder conviction of Oscar […]
On December 28, Tim Ward was sworn in to his third full term as Tulare County District Attorney. The oath of office was administered by Visalia Mayor Brian Poochigian. “I am again honored to lead the men and women of this office through what I believe are challenging times for prosecutors and law enforcement,” said […]
This is part one of a two part series. Tony Reid – a seasoned defense attorney and private detective turned author – says the former Tulare County District Attorney knowingly framed an innocent man for the murder of 13-year-old girl in 1975 to save his political career. Innocent Man Framed? Reid’s new book, 12/26/75, details […]
“No to kids” is a common outlook for the rising Gen Z population in the United States, but this is as much a global phenomenon as it is a growing ideology in the United States. Generation Z is historically setting a new record with fewer childbirths in recent years. Younger women, in addition to men, […]
Jennah “The Gem” Creason is a standout with Visalia PAL Boxing. She started with Visalia PAL at the age of 9 with one goal in mind, to become a world champion. When she entered the PAL Boxing gym for the first time, she saw pictures on the wall of past Visalia PAL champions. I told […]
Eagle Mountain Casino will hold a job fair on Wednesday, December 14th, at the Employment Development Department office in Porterville from 8:30 am-10:30 am. The hiring event will be a joint effort with the Employment Connection. The Eagle Mountain Casino team will collect resumes, so applicants are encouraged to dress to impress and have resumes […]
After a broadcasting career spanning more than half a century, Kent ‘Hop’ Hopper, whose deep and iconic voice has haunted the invisible airwaves here in the San Joaquin Valley has signed off after his final broadcast. Last Show Streaming Now The last edition of Hopper in the Morning – the Pulse of the Valley […]
Thanks to tireless advocacy by community leaders, yesterday the Department of Water Resources awarded Tulare County a $3.4 million grant for the express purpose of connecting nearby West Goshen homes to a permanent and sustainable water source. West Goshen is a small, unincorporated community just west of Visalia in Tulare County. While a portion of […]
The California State Library awarded 20 California libraries, including Tulare County Library, grants for Green Communities, a sustainable California libraries initiative. The Library’s grant highlights reducing food insecurity, strengthening local food systems, clean water access, and water advocacy. Partnering with FoodLink of Tulare County and the Community Water Center, the Library plans to provide information […]