A concerted effort to influence Tulare and Kern counties with DC politics may be afoot. Pushing agendas in a partisan manner didn’t seem to work in Porterville, nor in Kern County – however, the question of whether it came into play with the Tulare County Board of Supervisors is debatable. A special council meeting in […]
California citrus growers will soon get help from the State to stop a devastating plant disease threatening residential and commercial citrus trees. Governor Brown signed the 2017 Budget Act this week and authorized $10 million in general funding to prevent the spread of the invasive insect Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and the deadly and incurable plant […]
The National Park Service and Delaware North are pleased to announce the completion and opening of the new Grant Grove Restaurant in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Delaware North this week completed the 10-month ecofriendly redesign and reconstruction of the Grant Grove Restaurant. The $6.3 million rebuilt restaurant opened today, June 30, bringing elevated […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend in your national park. Safety is a top priority for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, please obey all restrictions and plan ahead. Read below for things to know, and always check their website for the latest information. Campgrounds All campgrounds are expected to be open by June 29. All online […]
One home run after the other sailed over the left field fence for Visalia Rawhide first baseman Marty Herum on June 19th’s California League All-Star Game Showcase Home Run Derby. Herum totaled 39 home runs in the course of the three rounds. He defeated Inland Empire 66ers third baseman Jose Rojas, 10-9, in the final […]
Justin Donatella kept the San Jose offense quiet tonight, rolling through seven innings for the second time this season to shut down the Giants and earn his fourth win. Donatella (W, 4-8) fired three perfect innings and faced the minimum five times, using two double play balls to squash San Jose rallies before they started. […]
After Bud Jeter had blown a three-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, he was able to strand the go-ahead run in scoring position to keep the game tied up at five. His ability to hold the line was critical, as Henry Castillo smashed a lined shot into the left-center field gap to […]
Tickets are now on sale for the seventh annual Freedom Fest taking place on July 1 at the Porterville Sports Complex. Sponsored by the City of Porterville, Tule River Indian Tribe and Sierra View Medical Center, this community event is said to be a BLAST for the entire family. The festival showcases live musical entertainment, […]
The County of Tulare is experiencing increased flows in the Kings River. As the Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to melt, additional water is being released from Pine Flat dam causing minor flooding at lower elevations along the Kings River in Tulare County. Additional water releases have been announced for overnight on Thursday, June 22, 2017 […]
The Visalia Rawhide announced Saturday, the eight players that will represent their teams in the California League Home Run Derby on Monday, June 19 at Rawhide Ballpark. Tenth-ranked MLB and top-ranked Colorado Rockies prospect Brendan Rodgers, Cal League home run leader Ibandel Isabel, and Visalia Rawhide All-Star Marty Herum headline the selections for the Derby. Each […]