A letter to the Editor from Steve Pendleton Recently Mooney Blvd was afflicted by another visitation by Trump motorists. The most annoying we now call mothertrucks. They’re huge, have never seen the inside of a farm field, and are festooned with all kinds of flags. I haven’t seen any swastikas, but American flags are much […]
By Kim Pope, RNFA As a traveling surgical nurse first assistant (RNFA) I worked at SVMC from 8/2018 – 2/2020. I was one of the people who cared for the unfortunate mother who died after an anesthesia mishap in the operating room (OR). The widespread bullying I experienced at SVMC is unlike anything in my […]
The water issue is on everyone’s mind these days and we are at a critical crossroads in our area. As a farmer and Mid-Kaweah GSA water board member, I know firsthand the challenges and the need for strong leadership. We need an exceptional assemblymember with a solid grasp of the complexities of SGMA, storage and […]
I am a lifelong Republican but come November 3rd, I am casting my vote for Drew Phelps for State Assembly. I don’t recall ever voting for a Democrat before, but this time it is an easy choice to make. Drew Phelps is bright and articulate, and he understands how to get legislation passed, legislation that will serve in the best interest […]
Understanding budgets and crunching the numbers are important. If we are not getting our fair share of the State’s budget, we are going to drop farther and farther behind the rest of California. As a businessperson, Drew Phelps understands how to allocate our taxpayer dollars, so they are utilized wisely and come back to our […]
Across our state, fires have burned a record-shattering 4 million plus acres so far this year. These wildfires have created astonishing scenes of destruction that have claimed many lives, destroyed property, and blanketed much of the state in almost unbreathable air. Many of these fires are so fierce that they create their own weather system […]
I would like to voice my concern about Dr. and Mrs. Pandya and their recent statements and comments in regards to the election for the hospital board. They have made 1) false accusations of two seasoned and accomplished physicians 2)false accusations of hospital administration salaries 3)false accusations of corruption in the running of Sierra View […]
I am proud to endorse Drew Phelps for California State Assembly District 26. Drew has a great handle on our local issues. As a business owner and area resident for many years, I appreciate how knowledgeable Drew is about water and land use, along with the importance of agriculture as the engine of our economy. […]
As a retired school superintendent, I have come to realize that certain people are well-suited for certain positions. For State Assembly District 26, that person is Drew Phelps. I have known Drew his entire life and he is intelligent, thoughtful, mature, caring and competent in all his endeavors. He will bring energy and enthusiasm to […]
As a person with Tulare roots, a Dinuba business owner and a resident of Visalia, I have always taken a keen interest in elections which will result in improvements for our region within the state of California. This election is vital for our District 26 communities. We need strong business-oriented leadership and someone who will […]