Bob Ainley is a candidate for the Visalia City Council District 4 seat on the November 2022 ballot. I am glad to see Bob running for this seat, as I believe he is both qualified and well suited to represent the citizens of District 4. I’ve known Bob and his family for many years. They […]
Editor’s note: Marmie Fidler was appointed to Tulare Local Health are District 3 last year. This is her first election. I am Margaret (Marmie) Fidler, and I am running to be re-elected to the Tulare Local Health Care District 3 seat in Tulare. I was born and raised in Tulare and have spent my entire […]
I am writing in support of Liz Wynn for Visalia City Council District 1. I have known Liz Wynn for Over 15 years. I have known of her dedication to community service and of her commitment to the community. I had the opportunity to work with Liz in different capacities. She has been addressing The […]
Dear Valley Voice Editor and Readers, California WAS a state that signified opportunity and prosperity. Thousands of individuals used the Golden State as an opportunity to raise a family, start a business, and live a life of prosperity. It was called “The California Promise.” Over the last decade, the hope of the California Promise has […]
During the public comment period of the Visalia City Council meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022, the Visalia Environmental Alliance honored the Reniers: Wilson, Kristin and daughters, with the Environmental Hero Award. This award is given to community stewards of all ages who daily demonstrate lifestyle actions that protect our natural resources for a sustainable Visalia. The […]
To The Residents of Visalia and surrounding communities: My name is Ian Lockwood owner of The Wise Frog Reptile Rescue. I have had to assist the county in saving many companion animals here. I started this journey 6 1/2 yrs ago With thousands of animals saved through our doors. All animals that would have ended […]
Editor’s note: This email was written in response to a request for comment by the Valley Voice’s Catherine Doe for the article “Heartburn for Tulare Cemetery District constituents over pay raises, grounds upkeep.“ This email is quoted in the article and provided here in full. Catherine Doe, you asked if I would like to comment about […]
Dear Mayor Morrow, I would like to ask for a favor if you could possibly look into the decline in our parks maintenance. It upset me and my family to see the current condition of Hidden Valley Park. I am well aware that there are short staffing issues with the Parks Department. I spoke with a […]
The people of the 22nd Congressional District are hurting. Diesel prices are sky-rocketing and hurting the farmers who supply the fruits and vegetables on American’s kitchen tables. It is said that diesel powers America. The cost of diesel influences the cost of transportation and goods. When it becomes more expensive to drive a truck, all […]
Gun violence in America. What the heck is going on. We all have heard the cries for action following school, workplace, recreational sites and shopping area mass shootings over the past decade. No action has occurred that would slow the killings down. Calls for background checks seem to be the best we might be able […]