A press release from Randy Dodd, CEO Tulare Local Healthcare District The Tulare Local Healthcare District (District) recently discovered embezzlement activity by an Evolutions employee, Passion Cardoza, which appears to have been occurring for a number of years. Mrs. Cardoza was most recently the Business Manager for Evolutions Fitness and Wellness Center. Changes in operational […]
The cost of living crisis is impacting residents across California, including many students in Ivanhoe who struggle to afford basic necessities while pursuing their education. A recent analysis suggests universal basic income could help. According to a 2020 study by the California Budget & Policy Center, 18% of Tulare County residents live below the poverty […]
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and rich cultural tapestry of Mexico at “Viva Mexico,” a captivating event that brings together the best of Mexican music, dance, and art by youth of Tulare County. This enchanting showcase will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023 and transport you to the heart of Mexico, where the warmth […]
Members of the Political Perspective on the Tulare Cemetery Facebook page have been posting and commenting on the doubling of the district’s budget without seeing any benefit. A concerned citizen, with several family members buried in Tulare Cemetery, contacted the Valley Voice expressing concerns over what she felt was uncontrolled spending and a lack of […]
My Diabetes Tutor, the first telehealth diabetes education program in California to receive national accreditation, is now the only virtual diabetes education provider credentialed to accept Medi-Cal patients. Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid healthcare program, will pay 100 percent of each patient’s cost for My Diabetes Tutor’s diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program. DSMES programs have resulted in measurably […]
Last month, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing announced Santa Clara County Office of Education as the recipient of the Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center grant that totals $20 million. The grant includes Tulare, Humboldt, Sacramento, and San Diego county offices of education as consortium members that will work with Santa Clara to establish regional […]
Harvest continues for the state’s cling peaches for canning and freestone peaches for the fresh market, with estimates of good crops that will exceed last year’s production despite weather-related delays. “Harvest is going well,” said Sarb Johl, who grows cling peaches in Yuba County. “It’s an average crop, not a big crop. We had a […]
The 22nd annual Visalia Home Expo returns to the Convention Center on September 23 & 24, with an all-new assortment of home products and services. Show Manager, Steve Tarter, commented, “Although we are seeing rising mortgage rates, there is still a constant demand for new homes, and existing homeowners want to make improvements such as […]
When it comes to breastfeeding, Sierra View Medical Center understands that doing what is natural doesn’t always come naturally. Thanks to its partnership with First 5 Tulare County, the SVMC Breastfeeding Resource Center is here to provide new moms and their little ones with breastfeeding support. The SVMC Breastfeeding Resource Center offers lactation services to […]
With her hard hat in hand, 17-year-old Daisy waves goodbye to her parents as she steps onto the Kingdom Hall construction site to join the volunteer HVAC crew. Daisy, who has an interest in construction, chose to spend the summer of 2022 volunteering on the construction site of a new Kingdom Hall in Porterville. “I’ve […]