The Tulare City Historical Society and Tulare Historical Museum will present its latest ‘Sundays @ 2’ program on October 15. Tulare’s own Pat Hillman will offer a fascinating presentation close to her heart, The Donner Party: A Family Legacy. Hillman is the great, great granddaughter of George Donner, the party Captain. Hillman loves the community […]
In September, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.2 billion fiscally sustainable spending plan. It reflects a 4.3% increase over last year’s adopted budget. In a press release, County Administrative Officer Michael Spata said, “In its broadest sense, this Recommended Budget of $1.2 billion is balanced, fiscally sustainable, and structurally sound. In doing […]
Farmersville is looking for a new city manager. John Jansons, who has been with the city for two years, has given his notice. Jansons is moving on to another city. It could take up to six months to replace him – an interim city manager will be named, soon. “We did not want him to […]
Tulare Police Chief Wes Hensley was placed on paid administrative leave as of Wednesday, Sept. 27. The reasoning is being kept private as an outside investigation gets underway. “I am not to discuss this,” said Tulare City Manager, Joe Carlini. He added he has been told to refer people with questions to the city’s attorney. […]
The Tulare Mosquito Abatement District identified Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, in the city of Tulare. This mosquito is capable of transmitting several human diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika. This mosquito is not native to California and is the first detection in the City of Tulare. Since 2013 […]
The public is invited to attend the 26th Annual Tulare County Job Fair on Wednesday, September 27 at the Visalia Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The job fair, the largest in our region, is known as the premier event for job seekers and businesses to interact and promote their skills and employment […]
For the eighth year in a row, Tulare County Farm Bureau is inviting the community to join us in celebration of Tulare County Agriculture at Bounty of the County on September 29 at the Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch in Ivanhoe. Guests can enjoy the finest food and beverage made with locally sourced products at the […]
While the demand for students educated in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is increasing, one South Valley school has begun expanding the intellect and imagination of its students through a robotics class and club. Partnered with College of the Sequoias (COS), the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) opened University Prep High School (UPHS), […]
On September 5, President Trump rescinded DACA – the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, established through an Obama executive order in 2012. DACA allowed undocumented children of immigrants to remain in the country for a two-year period of time. DACA recipients have since been allowed to have their status renewed at two-year intervals. Also referred […]
Bank of the Sierra is excited to announce that its full-service branch in Pismo Beach, CA is now open. This is the bank’s fifth addition to San Luis Obispo County’s footprint. The new branch is located at 1401 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 and boasts a beautiful ocean view with convenient amenities including two […]