The View from Westlands: Voluntary Agreements

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by Westlands Water District

Voluntary Agreements (VAs) have been proposed as a collaborative, modern and holistic alternative to the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) staff proposed update to the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan (WQCP). From August 2018 until early 2020, state and federal agencies, public water agencies, and non-governmental organizations were engaged in robust discussions to identify the best path forward regarding the WQCP update. Westlands and […]

Snapshot of Catastrophe

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by Joseph Oldenbourg

At press time, what most disappoints me about the 2020 Presidential Election is, actually, the electorate. Sure, Joe Biden has so far garnered north of 73 million votes–an all-time record–but more than 69 million have voted, inconceivably, after everything, for the incumbent. An incumbent who, at press time, is dishonoring the process with lies, lawsuits […]

First, my friend took a drink

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 by Valley Voice Contributor

An Op-Ed written by Dr. Lester E. Love is the Medical Director for Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Mental Health Branch First, my friend took a drink. Then the drink took a drink. Then the drink took my friend. Many 12-step groups have memorialized this ancient Eastern proverb. It adeptly captures the sneaky, […]

Mothertruckers

Posted on October 29, 2020October 30, 2020 by Steve Pendleton

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 […]

SVMC Needs Moral Overhaul, Vote for Pandyas

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

This is Not an Article

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Joseph Oldenbourg

Back in the day, as the saying goes, when we were actually in print, my wife, The Chief, used to pen a column called “Political Fix.” I remain convinced it was the best feature of the paper. She has abstained from that effort, largely because we have been shifted to an online presence, but I’ve […]

I support Drew Phelps

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

Vote for Drew Phelps, Assembly District 26

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

Join me in voting for Drew Phelps

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

Visalia Chamber of Commerce Nov 3 Ballot Recommendations

Posted on October 19, 2020October 22, 2020 by Valley Voice Contributor

PROPOSITION 15 – OPPOSE Changes Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Split roll taxes commercial and industrial properties based on current market value instead of purchase price. Reasons for Position: Proposition 15 is a $12.5 billion a year property tax increase—the largest in state history. The measure is riddled with flaws […]