Federal and state tax filing deadline pushed to Oct 16 for Tulare and Kings Counties due to floods

California is extending the tax filing deadline for Californians impacted by December and January winter storms to October 16, 2023 – aligning with the IRS In addition to tax relief measures that Governor Gavin Newsom announced in January, California is also extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to October 16, 2023 for Californians […]

Hanford High School teacher honored as California’s top ag educator

After recognizing six exceptional California teachers as finalists through the Golden Owl Award, the California FFA Foundation, in partnership with Nationwide and the California Farm Bureau, selected Jason Ferreira, agricultural teacher at Hanford High School, as California’s 2022-2023 “Ag Educator of the Year.” Ferreira was formally recognized as the Golden Owl Award grand prize winner […]

Kaweah Health honors fallen team members in April 5 Celebration of Life in Visalia

On Wednesday, April 5, Kaweah Health recognized the lives of three team members during its third annual celebration of life in Visalia. The annual gathering is a chance to honor, celebrate, and memorialize Kaweah Health team members who passed away while they were actively employed (employees, physicians, or providers) in the previous year. “While families […]

Tulare Woman to receive national honor

Tulare resident Maria Grijalva will be receiving a National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Award in Austin, Texas on April 13. Grijalva has been the head of the Tulare/Kings Kidney Support group for over 20 years. A transplant recipient herself 36  year ago, she knows both sides of the spectrum of needing or receiving a kidney. She […]