Tulare Regional Medical Center’s (TRMC) future could be in the hands of Adventist Health, after the Tulare Local Healthcare District’s Board of Directors voted to enter into negotiations with the the nonprofit. The board’s 4-1 decision in favor of Adventist came down to what it felt were more favorable terms — they say they’re able […]
Tulare’s former mayor, Carlton Jones, opened the June 19 Tulare City Council meeting. Tulare’s new mayor, David Macedo, closed it. By the time the council came back from closed session, its city attorney spot was left vacant. Both Jones and the City Attorney were voted out unanimously, including votes by Jones himself. The vote […]
Two of the Tulare Local Healthcare District’s potential partners have indicated that the Tulare Regional Medical Center’s reopening in October is unlikely. RFP responses obtained by the Valley Voice indicate that both the Kaweah Delta Healthcare District and Community Medical Centers would not be prepared to reopen the hospital by October. According to the hospital’s […]
Chris Harrell, a fourth generation Tularean, has announced that he plans to seek the District 4 seat on the Tulare City Council. The seat is currently held by long-time Councilman David Macedo. “I want to bring back common sense, honesty and realism to the City of Tulare and respect for its local government,” Harrell said. […]
While the public comment period was sizzling for 1 ½ hours during the June 5 Tulare City Council meeting, another subject — Tulare City Councilman Greg Nunley’s subdivision — was simmering on the back burner. At the onset it seemed innocent enough. Any new subdivision agreement, or extension thereof, is brought to council’s agenda whether […]
In the first Tulare City Council meeting following Tulare Mayor Carlton Jones igniting the Ag community on social media, and subsequent attempt to hose down the flames by hosting a private town hall meeting last week, hundreds of Tulare citizens and members of the Ag community showed up to make their voices heard […]
Tulare Mayor Carlton Jones had a chance to explain his controversial social media comments on Thursday night — and hoped to ignite a wider conversation in the community through a privately-held town hall forum. He hopes to hold more, and encouraged the audience to host their own and invite him. Jones told the public […]
Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA) has been hit with another lawsuit — this time, from the Southern Inyo Healthcare District. While the district is repeating many of its officials’ prior allegations, this is the first time that the Southern Inyo district has filed suit against HCCA. It also included Vi Healthcare Finance, a healthcare financing company […]
Two members of the Tulare Police Department’s command staff returned to work on May 29. Tulare Police Captain Fred Ynclan and Lieutenant Jerod Boatman are back on the job after being placed on paid administrative leave November 7 of last year. While they were under formal investigation, the reason for their being placed on leave […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District has an emergency on its hands. Residents within the district’s boundaries are likely well aware of that — but the board voted Wednesday night to make it official and declare an emergency and disaster. The idea came from Assemblyman Devon Mathis, multiple board members said, and if their plan is […]