Following the March 5 primary and March 19 special election for the 20th Congressional district, Fresno businessman and 20th district candidate Kyle Kirkland announced he is endorsing Sheriff Mike Boudreaux for the seat. Kirkland issued the following statement: “Throughout the last four months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with thousands of voters across the […]
A new collaborative effort will provide financial support for healthy-soils conservation management practices for citrus farmers in 11 California counties. Beginning March 25, citrus growers will be able to enroll in a program that awards up to $200,000 for farm projects to help foster climate resilience and long-term sustainability for California’s citrus sector. The effort […]
ABC30 has chosen to focus on career technical education (CTE) in its latest Children First special entitled “Ready for the Workforce.” The special, which is hosted by news anchors Warren Armstrong and Jessica Harrington, airs Sunday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. and streams on www.abc30.com. Among the segments are two Tulare County stories. The agriculture […]
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement after the Federal Government, through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water resilience, sent a letter to all U.S. Governors inviting state level environmental, health and homeland security secretaries to a coordination meeting on safeguarding the water sector infrastructure from ongoing cyberattacks. “I applaud the coordination efforts […]
Farmer Bob’s 5K Poker Run/Walk is unique for two reasons, the course is entirely within orange orchards and the only “Poker” race in the Central San Joaquin Valley, according to Ben Blankenship, Race Director. “This run/walk is like no other…we dare you to call our bluff!” Event will be held in the McKellar Ranch Co. […]
California has agreed to make long-term cuts to the amount of water the state uses from the Colorado River, according to a proposed plan for managing the river released earlier this month by California, Nevada and Arizona. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the seven states in the Colorado River Basin, as well as 30 […]
The Carnegie Museum of Kings County’s celebration of Asian history and culture will kick off Friday, March 22, in downtown Hanford. “The Asian immigrants who have settled in our county from the late 1800s to the present are an integral part of who we are as a community,” said museum board president Jack Schwartz. The […]
Get ready to hit the greens in support of local healthcare! The Sierra View Foundation and Presenting Sponsor, Bank of the Sierra, invites you to the 19th Annual Sierra View Golf Classic on April 26, 2024, at Valley Oaks Golf Course in Visalia, CA. The tournament will tee off with a 10 AM shotgun start. […]
The Tulare County HHSA Mental Health Branch, as required under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), is opening a public review and comment period for the MHSA Integrated Program and Expenditure Plan Annual Update for fiscal year 2024/2025. The plan details Community Services and Supports (CSS), Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI), Workforce Education and Training […]
On Tuesday, Xavier Avila, dairyman, Tulare Local Healthcare District board member and Central Valley Republican, finished an impressive primary campaign with a top two finish in Assembly District 33. He is now looking forward to victory in November to keep the seat in the hands of Conservative Republicans who will fight for the Central Valley. […]