New 911 Texting System

A press release from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Beginning at 7 a.m. on December 10, 2020, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office will implement a new 911 Texting System, which will allow Tulare County residents to text 911 instead of calling, if they are unable to do so in the case of an emergency.  The Tulare County […]

Regional Stay Home Order Triggered in San Joaquin Valley, Effective December 6 at 11:59 p.m.

ICU Capacity Dropped Below 15% Triggering Stay Home Order for Tulare County   Tulare County and the San Joaquin Valley will be under the Regional Stay Home Order as Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Capacity in the region dropped below 15% availability triggering the order effective in Tulare County beginning Sunday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m. […]

Valley Voice editor passes away

The most fearless editor in Tulare and Kings Counties, Joseph Oldenbourg, passed away suddenly early this morning from an aneurysm. The Valley Voice team is deeply grieving the loss of a true and loyal friend, a passionate warrior, an old soul, and one of the biggest hearts we will ever know. And he could turn […]

Mathis facing legal action again

Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-26) may soon be back in court, once again facing allegations a member of his staff was harassed and then wrongfully terminated.   Dismissed with Prejudice The case–originally filed in May of 2018 by Janie Sustaita, a former field representative in Mathis’ Visalia office who claims she was harassed because of her […]

Incumbents out in pair of tight election races

The Tulare County Elections Office has certified results of the November 3 general election, and two incumbent politicians are on their way out after their races were decided by single digits. In Tulare, Steve Harrell has edged out incumbent City Councilman Carlton Jones by just seven votes, while at the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) […]

Big Fresno Fair bringing new drive-thru holiday light show to Fresno Fairgrounds

The Fresno Fairgrounds is transforming into a magical Winter Wonderland this holiday season for the first-ever Big Fresno Fair’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights Show! Attendees will drive through the Fairgrounds and enjoy more than 450 holiday lights displays as they listen to Christmas music, sip on hot cocoa and more. The Fair has partnered with […]

Provost & Pritchard honored with a pair of 2021 ACEC-California Awards

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has selected two Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group’s projects to receive awards in their California 2021 Engineering Excellence Award competition.  The McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture and Recharge project was selected for a merit award while the Main Canal Reservoir for the Modesto Irrigation District (MID) was honored with […]