Curtimade Dairy and the City of Corcoran were scheduled to go to court early this year to hear a $65-million lawsuit concerning contaminated water. The city is suing the dairy over damages for allegedly contaminating their municipal wells with nitrates. But now, Corcoran’s attorneys have told the court they are not ready to go to […]
Congressman Devin Nunes’ (R-Tulare) defamation lawsuit against the message service Twitter and one of its users who masquerades as a dairy cow has spawned a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Did the FBI Investigate @DevinCow? A lawsuit filed March 3 in the US District Court in Washington, DC–brought by investigative reporter and […]
Like the first buds of spring, new signs of life are beginning to appear at the partially-complete expansion project at Adventist Health Tulare Hospital. Tower Advisory Committee Formed The Tulare Local Health Care District (TLHCD) this week announced the appointment of five members to an advisory board intended to aid district leaders in finishing […]
One morning Tom Duval woke up and was shocked to find that he couldn’t lift his arms anymore. Naturally, Duval left his motorhome and went to the hospital. Little did he know, this was the beginning of his journey into homelessness. Duval’s condition worsened and he lost the ability to move his legs. As a […]
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today announced that they have reached an agreement on a package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship from the COVID-19 Recession. The compromise builds on the initiatives […]
Walking along downtown Visalia on a Saturday evening, you’ll find that the awnings and barriers outside of restaurants designed for outdoor dining haven’t moved. But the customers definitely have. Just follow the trail of discarded masks and you’ll find at least 11 different restaurants in the area that are now serving their customers indoors. Tulare […]
Known as the oldest apartment complex in Visalia, the Odell-Mor building has run out of time and options. A six month moratorium on the demolition of the building expires February 26. Visalia’s Municipal Code does not allow the historical committee or city council to deny a demolition permit for buildings with a “background” designation and […]
This article was updated 2/5/21 at 12:50pm Mayor Francisco Ramirez and Councilmember Art Brieno allegedly solicited and received $800 in cash bribes from local businessman Richard Aguilar. The alleged bribes happened last year when Aguilar’s auto repair shop was facing closure by the city. During a July 7, 2020 hearing Brieno and Ramirez were successful […]
The real estate market boom reported last fall has kept pace into the new year. Houses for sale and rentals continue to get swept up shortly after listing despite inflated prices and a pandemic raging in the background. With housing inventory at all time lows, there is speculation about a rise in homelessness. All the […]
Though it’s only been three months since Fresno Democrat Phil Arballo narrowly lost his bid to take the 22nd Congressional District seat away Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare), he has already announced his intent to try again. Arballo Can Win During the 2020 general election, Arballo finished just 8.4% behind the long-time incumbent congressman, and he […]