This article was updated 2/5/21 at 12:50pm Mayor Francisco Ramirez and Councilmember Art Brieno allegedly solicited and received $800 in cash bribes from local businessman Richard Aguilar. The alleged bribes happened last year when Aguilar’s auto repair shop was facing closure by the city. During a July 7, 2020 hearing Brieno and Ramirez were successful […]
February is Cancer Awareness Month; we recognize and celebrate the progress we’ve made in the fight against cancer. A recent report from the American Cancer Society shows that the cancer death rate across the country has decreased 31% in the past 30 years. It’s clear that scientific discovery, cancer screenings and good public policy are […]
After the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 hearing discussing Governor Gavin Newsom’s state budget proposal, Tom Birmingham, Westlands Water District general manager, issued the following statement in strong support of the California Natural Resources Agency’s “Proposition 68: Habitat Improvement” budget change proposal (BCP): “Robust, effective habitat restoration is critical to supporting at-risk species and […]
Fresno Chaffee Zoo is now welcoming guests back, having reopened on Friday, January 29. “With guidance and approval from our local health officials, the Zoo is excited to re-open our doors to the public, allowing us to offer outdoor family fun to our community and continue educating guests about animals and conservation,” said Amos Morris, […]
The real estate market boom reported last fall has kept pace into the new year. Houses for sale and rentals continue to get swept up shortly after listing despite inflated prices and a pandemic raging in the background. With housing inventory at all time lows, there is speculation about a rise in homelessness. All the […]
Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $54,000 in annual income. Eligible residents may qualify for Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (CalEITC), a […]
The South Valley Industrial Collaborative will host a virtual quarterly meeting on Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. The topics to be discussed include a review of SVIC’s accomplishments and commitment to the region, featuring Bruce Nicotero, outgoing board chair and current secretary. “From Action Plan to Reality” is the title of incoming […]
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) welcomes new members to the Sierra View Local Healthcare District (SVLHCD) Board of Directors, Liberty Lomeli, PA-C, Dr. Bindusagar Reddy, MD, and re-elected member, Dr. Gaurang Pandya, MD. Returning members of the board include Dr. Ashok Behl, MD and Dr. Kent Sorrells, PhD. New appointed roles and responsibilities include: Dr. […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to compose an 11 seat commission known as the 2021 Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting. Commission Duties The County of Tulare will be considering new boundaries for each district of the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors has established an Advisory Redistricting Commission to […]
Moose’s Meals, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded six grants from the Walmart Community Foundation totaling $7,300.00. These funds will be used to keep the pet food pantry stocked so no pet is turned away due to lack of supplies. Grant recipients are selected by Walmart store management on a local level. […]