California Farm Bureau Federation disappointed in governor’s Prop 15 endorsement

Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of support for Proposition 15, the split-roll property tax initiative, California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said the endorsement ignores the measure’s harmful impact on the state’s rural communities. Proposition 15 would establish a split-roll property tax that would reassess and raise taxes on commercial and industrial property, including […]

Endocrinologist joins Adventist Health Physicians Network Tulare

Adventist Health is pleased to welcome endocrinologist Danielle Eagan, DO, RD, to Adventist Health Physicians Network Tulare. Eagan provides the latest, most advanced treatments for patients with hormonal and metabolic conditions of varying severity. These include diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and some adrenal and pituitary conditions. Eagan completed a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, fitness […]

TCOE Theatre Company announces fall virtual classes, new online production

TCOE’s Theatre Company announced this week a variety of virtual fall workshops, including classes for dance, acting, monologue, and vocals. The classes have been designed to accommodate small groups of 10 to 20 students who will meet with instructors through Zoom. Theatre Company Director Bethany Rader will conduct the two acting workshops, including the Monologue […]

SCICON launches virtual lessons this fall, for students unable to visit

This month marked the beginning of SCICON’s virtual tours for students in schools scheduled to visit the outdoor education program this fall. While the campus remained closed to visitors for the latter half of the spring semester, SCICON connected with students through fun and educational videos. As the new school year begins and the campus […]

Visalia Convention Center commits to GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program

The Visalia Convention Center has committed to achieving the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Convention Center will implement the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious […]

Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta calls on Californians to reject Prop 22

 Labor icon and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta today called on voters to reject Uber, Lyft, Doordash’s $181 million campaign to exempt themselves from key labor laws in California by curtailing their workers’ rights to paid sick leave, healthcare, a minimum wage, and unemployment insurance. A lifelong advocate for initiatives that protect workers and consumers, […]

Mobile COVID-19 testing sites available in Tulare County

In collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, Tulare County health officials announced the availability of several COVID-19 mobile testing sites to provide community-based testing in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. These mobile pop-up testing sites will be available throughout the county in the coming months. Mobile COVID-19 testing kicks off next […]