Recent developments involving Porterville, Tulare County and California’s Office of Emergency Services have left the future of a new well drilled near city limits in question. What seemed to be a breakdown in communication had caused a sudden halt to the joint venture that could provide a permanent solution for some South Valley residents whose […]
Tulare’s new police chief was sworn in and began serving in his permanent position on November 14, after having worked as interim chief for nearly six months. Naming Wes Hensley to the permanent position was an easy decision, said City Manager Don Dorman. “His longevity with the department and as a captain; he was head […]
As a member of the Valley Voice staff, I am privy to articles prior to their coming out in print. In fact, I am tasked with copy editing the publisher’s column each issue, which doesn’t amount to much, only occasional fact checking or reducing a run-on sentence or paragraph. But, with regard to his current […]
In 1967, Paul Simon wrote, “It’s all happening at the zoo.” And nearly 50 years later, there is a whole lot happening at many California zoos and animal sanctuaries close enough for a day trip or a zoo-destination weekend get-a-way. One very unique one can be found just about an hour south of Tulare and […]
When a white blanket of snow covers the Sierra Nevada, it opens up the region for a different look at the environment, one that can be found through classic cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, many walking and hiking trails take on a different feel with winter and […]
Buying a house and taking out a mortgage is, with little doubt, one of the largest financial decisions in many people’s lives. After all, it is the largest singular expense most families face in a lifetime. Deciding when to buy, or whether to, and when to refinance, is all part of a lifetime financial plan. […]
Less than a year after moving to its new west Visalia facility, the Valley Oak SPCA Low-Cost Clinic is in need of a new doctor. For the past month, the clinic has ceased offering vaccination and spay/neuter surgeries to the public, due to the lack of a veterinarian. “We’re in the process of trying to […]
Reporter’s Note: A few weeks back this reporter found a listing on Craig’s List for filing cabinets. The Visalia Rescue Mission had received a donation of an abundance of them. Since the Valley Voice was in need, a reply was made to the listing and an appointment set to check them out. Valley Voice purchased […]
More bike lanes and better walking conditions may be in the future for some areas of the county with the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) moving into the second phase of its planning project, Walk ‘n Bike Tulare County. Last June, TCAG adopted a new plan to seek transportation funding for cities and around […]
When preparing a house for listing on the market, certain criteria should be met to make the home attractive for potential buyers. Some people might want to hire a stager, for assistance, in the presentation of their home; others may prefer to do it themselves, or with a little direction from their real estate agent. […]