The Hanford Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidates’ forum in the Civic Auditorium on October 21. John Draxler is challenging incumbent David Ayers for Area A. Francisco Ramirez, who was recalled in January, is challenging incumbent Dianne Sharp for Area D. Art Brieno, Jason Kemp Van Ee, Savino Perrico, and Cheyne Strawn are running for […]
Individual liberty. Economic opportunity. American exceptionalism. These ideals drive the local College of the Sequoias’ chapter of the College Republicans. Murmurs of everyone’s week flew about until 12:10pm on October 9, when chapter president Angello Asuncion turned everyone’s focus towards a screen with an American flag. They stood, saluted, and sat down. “Okay, everyone. Name, […]
VISALIA – Kaweah Delta is one of America’s best 50 Best Hospitals™ for Cardiac Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ for Cardiac Care, according to a national study released this week by Healthgrades. Kaweah Delta is just one of a seven hospitals in California, and the only one in the Central Valley, to receive […]
Following a rigorous two-day inspection, the California Department of Public Health has approved the reopening of Tulare Regional Medical Center, Tulare Local Healthcare District and Adventist Health leaders learned Friday morning. With the license approval, the hospital will reopen as planned at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15. The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
Hidden Valley Park and Hanford planning issues Hanford only has 2.2 acres of open space of parkland per 1,000 people. But that number may be exaggerated as city staff included open spaces that are fenced off to the public. Mickey Stoddard, a parks and Recreation Commissioner, detailed 130 acres of open spaces that were locked up […]
The strength of the city of Tulare comes from its people. Past, present, and future. As a fourth generation Tularean on both sides of my family, Tulare has always been in my blood, heart, and soul. I moved away from Tulare twice in my life, once for 2 years at a university (after attending College […]
Ginny Wilson and Beckie Ballew Nava both have long histories of taking captivating pictures. Wilson has taken photos on her travels all around the world and loves to work with light. Nava has a passion for nature, capturing local beauty. The photographers have joined forces to present “The Valley and Beyond” at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, […]
Mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents. All of these people are affected by the unexpected death of an infant. For families in Tulare County, hope and healing can be found in a support group called A Legacy of Love. The group’s annual event honoring their babies will be Sunday, Oct. 14 in Exeter. The event is […]
Broadway star Betsy Wolfe returns to her hometown to sing with the Sequoia Symphony on Saturday, October 6 at the Visalia Fox Theatre. “Having sung now with over 45 symphonies and pops orchestras across the world, I can honestly say it’s about time I add the fabulous Sequoia Symphony Orchestra to the list!” Wolfe said […]
On September 27th, Assemblyman Devon Mathis held a public safety forum in the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward, and Visalia Chief of Police Jason Salazar were on the panel addressing concerns surrounding new legislation and current efforts to ensure public safety. The meeting was held […]