Until 8 July of this year, I never gave large ag burns any serious thought. They were ubiquitous when we lived in Mexico, and they are commonplace here in the Valley. In the Bay Area, where I grew up, they were unheard of. I’ve only had one experience with a big ag burn, and I […]
Coming to Tulare in 1936, I must say the Measure I hospital bond campaign has to be one of the most divisive issues I have witnessed in my community. For unknown reasons, some residents have become pitted against each other and friendships have been lost at precisely the moment when we should be banding together. […]
The attached list of individuals are just some of the people who have associated themselves with Citizens for Hospital Accountability in Opposition to Measure I (CFHA). Let us be clear, CFHA will do whatever is reasonably possible to preserve and improve our public hospital, including the completion of the tower. However, we will not stand […]
Tulare’s community — city leaders, educators, business owners, doctors, nurses, fathers, mothers, grandparents – has come together to support Measure I, which will save Tulare’s public hospital. Our current hospital, built shortly after World War II, not only fails to meet state earthquake safety laws, it’s woefully inadequate for our needs. It was built for […]
After 22-plus years in health-care administration, I retired and was asked to come work for HCCA to assist in building an integrated health-care system that would provide quality care and seamless access to healthcare for all. I have been here for well over a year and have had the pleasure of meeting remarkable individuals both […]
There’s an old saying that goes, “reasonable minds may differ”. So before you call those opposed to Measure I, ‘haters”, “full of venom” or ‘a handful of people wanting to close the hospital’, step back and at least acknowledge our concerns. I am not asking you to agree, but at least give us credit for […]
I read with interest Ms. Berbereia’s letter to the editor of the Visalia Times Delta dated June 28th. In her letter she states…”our new hospital tower will have a helipad.” I am quite sure the local pigeon and crow populations will enjoy their new roost. Ms. Berbereia also stated …”One day someone you know may […]
We thank all those who supported our community’s need to replace Kaweah Delta’s 50 year old Mineral King Wing by voting yes on Measure H. Your support was greatly appreciated. We honor all who were engaged in this process and voted. The earthquake standards remain the law in California and will need to be addressed […]
I’m writing in regard to the article you published regarding Devon Mathis getting a letter from the FPPC. I wanted to clear up some factual issues as we were renters of the home in question. The home is at 3944 W Fairhaven Ave. First and foremost, because this may have implications for my own FPPC […]
On the heels of election offices in Inyo, Kern and Tulare counties completing their count of Presidential Primary election ballots, the Latino Political Action Committee of Tulare County has endorsed Ruben Macareno for the 26th State Assembly. “Ruben has been consistent in supporting issues that directly support the Latino community and has demonstrated a commitment verified […]