Californians who received their voter guide for the statewide presidential primary on March 5 were probably stunned, first by its 112 pages densely packed with information, then by the fact that 64 pages were devoted to one measure – Proposition 1. Want more confusion? This is the title: “Authorizes $6.38 billion in bonds to build […]
The annual National History Day – Tulare County event will be held Thursday, February 8 from 8:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Tulare County Office of Education Administration Building, 6200 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia. This year, 215 elementary, middle, and high school students from 15 Tulare County schools will present over 100 projects […]
The Tulare County Office of Education will hold the final rounds of the 2024 Tulare County Academic Decathlon, a 10-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Teams of Tulare County students from eight high schools will compete in two school categories – large school and small school – […]
Eleven Tulare County high school teams will complete the competition rounds of Mock Trial this week. They include El Diamante High School (Visalia), Exeter High School, Golden West High School (Visalia), Granite Hills High School – Team A (Porterville), Granite Hills High School – Team B (Porterville), Lindsay High School, Redwood High School – Team […]
The University of California, Davis, is leading the establishment of a new Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein, or iCAMP. The center will work toward large-scale commercialization and technological advancement of alternative proteins, including cultivated meat (from animal cells grown in large fermentors), plant- and fungal-based foods, and innovative hybrids that combine conventional meat […]
In a heartwarming display of community unity, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias organized a memorable event centered around the theme of respect. The day kicked off at the Visalia-Gindick Club with approximately 100 enthusiastic participants, including members, staff, and community members. A sea of smiling faces carrying signs adorned with inspirational messages […]
The California Latino Legislative Caucus proudly endorses Angel Ruiz for Assembly District 33. Angel has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to our core values, which include advocating for social justice and improving healthcare access. “Angel Ruiz’s dedication and proven track record in championing the rights and well-being of all Californians, especially those in marginalized communities, […]
The Clovis Police Officers Association, the voice of Clovis’ men and women in uniform, endorsed Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for the 20th Congressional District. “It is time for law enforcement to be represented at the table and that is exactly what Sheriff Mike Boudreaux will do. Law enforcement needs a strong voice to educate law makers […]
The first time I heard Matt Stoll speak was when he was running for Congress in District 16 in the GOP primaries against candidates Michael Maher, Elizabeth Heng and Connie Conway. Even though, Matt Stoll was new to politics and an outsider – he was well-versed in the issues that were concerning the American people, […]
In 1963, a group of individuals from the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Farm Labor Committee gathered at the organizing meeting of Self-Help Enterprises (SHE). These visionaries (pictured top left), were fueled by a shared belief in the power of mutual self-help housing. Little did they know that their humble beginnings would lay the foundation […]