The city’s need for more affordable housing collided head-on with outraged North Hanford residents who loudly protested Wednesday night at a special town hall meeting in Hanford’s Civic Auditorium. The residents’ outrage was focused on a planned 72-unit housing project, 22 of which will serve vulnerable populations. The February 16 town hall was a “Presentation […]
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) staff proposed a $3500 fine on former Hanford Mayor Dan Chin but today, February 17, the commission unanimously rejected their own staff’s recommendation, embedded at the end of this article. The FPPC sent the matter back to the staff saying that the campaign law violation committed by Chin was […]
A Press Release from the office of State Senator Melissa Hurtado Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) introduced SB 1219— State Water Resiliency and Modernization Act — to reimagine water management in the 21st century— that works to create a sustainable water system prioritizing preservation and sustainability for all of California by building a Blue Ribbon Commission, […]
A press release from the City of Tulare United States Cold Storage, with 42 Refrigerated, Chill, and Ambient Storage and Distribution Facilities across the United States has announced it has received board approval to break ground and begin construction of a 3.8 million cubic foot facility on 39 acres adjacent to its Tulare North Facility […]
Porterville, CA — David Shepard, a Republican farmer from Porterville, today announced his campaign for California State Senate, District 16. “Four generations ago, my family came to the Central Valley in search of work and opportunity. They found it here and were able to provide a better life for our family. It is humbling to announce my campaign to represent our home in […]
A press release from the Carnegie Museum of Kings County In conjunction with Black History Month, the Carnegie Museum of Kings County (CMKC) will be celebrating the longstanding presence and rich contributions of African Americans in Kings County and surrounding areas in a special exhibition that runs from Feb. 11 through April 24. The exhibition […]
A press release by the Sequoia Parks Conservancy Sequoia Parks Conservancy is excited to announce their upcoming virtual speaker event, Giant Conversations: Fire and Giant Sequoias in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This timely discussion will feature three experts with a wide range of knowledge about giant sequoias, wildfire, fire ecology, the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, […]
From the Campaign to elect Ruben Macareno FARMERSVILLE — City Councilman Ruben Macareno announced today that he will be running for the redrawn 33rd California State Assembly District seat representing Tulare, Kings and a portion of Fresno County. “The Valley truly is home. I am familiar of the highlights and its lowlights. Bringing the district […]
A press release from Visit Visalia Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour of blossoms and wildflowers this spring Visit Visalia is excited to announce that orchards and groves around Tulare County will soon be awash with color with the onset of the annual blossom season. Wildflowers in the foothill and seasonal fruit stand […]
A press release from the City of Visalia Join us for the next City of Visalia Redistricting Public Hearing. The City of Visalia’s City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members are asked to join us on Monday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing No. 5. This redistricting public hearing will include, but […]