Tulare County seeking candidates for Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to fill two vacant positions on the Agricultural Advisory Committee, representing the following seats: Member 1 – Dairy/Confined Livestock Member 7 – Non-Permanent Crop Farming The purpose of the Agricultural Advisory Committee is to advise and recommend to the Board of Supervisors and other County […]

Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders announce COVID relief package for Californians

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 […]

Area restaurants reopening indoors; county and cities leaving enforcement to state

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 […]

Odell-Mor building to be demolished

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 […]