A Press Release from the Tulare County District Attorney’s office The Office of the Tulare County District Attorney received reports from the Visalia Police Department for filing considerations regarding an incident that occurred on May 30, 2020, near the intersection of Mooney Blvd. and Caldwell Ave. in Visalia. The reports listed the driver of the […]
On July 7 the Tulare Public Cemetery District (TPCD) was forced to close due to an employee testing positive for COVID. All services and burials are canceled along with the special meeting called for July 9 to discuss removing Trustee Vicki Gilson from the board. The district office will be closed until the eight other […]
Emergency Ordinance on Permits Will Facilitate Use of Public Right of Way – A press release from the City of Visalia In order to assist restaurants impacted by state and local public health orders on COVID-19, the City of Visalia has implemented an immediate measure whereby restaurants may apply for temporary conditional use permits allowing […]
A press release from College of the Sequoias Students, faculty, staff, K12 education partners, and community members- In light of continued developments surrounding COVID-19, the College of the Sequoias will continue modified and remote operations through the Fall 2020 semester. Instructional delivery methods will include online and hybrid models, based on course requirements. Student Services […]
National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service working together to support birds’ recovery – A pres release Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors were seen atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National […]
A Press Release from the office of Rep TJ Cox Representative TJ Cox Scores Funding for Friant-Kern Canal Repair, Other California Water Projects in House FY21 Appropriations Bill Yesterday, Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21) announced the inclusion of several water infrastructure projects critical to the Central Valley in the House Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, must pass legislation funding […]
Black Lives Matter activists formed a human chain at El Diamante early Friday morning to protest the Visalia Unified School District’s (VUSD) decision to take down the signs memorializing fallen Black souls. Activists used caution tape to link themselves in front of the signs, a symbol of solidarity among students, educators and members of the […]
Applications are now being accepted for a Visalia representative to the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee. “Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, and may be emailed, mailed or hand-carried to City Administration, located at 220 N. Santa Fe St. in Visalia,” shares Michelle Nicholson, City of Visalia Chief Deputy City […]
Tulare County Board of Supervisors (TCBOS) has responded in a lengthy letter to The Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability’s claims that the the board violated the Brown Act and acted recklessly during a pandemic. The organization’s letter to the board dated May 26 states, “the Board voted to proceed to Phase 3 of the […]
The South Valley Industrial Collaborative, an industry-led and industry-driven partnership, will host a special workshop at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at California Dairies, 2000 N. Plaza Drive. The overall purpose of the gathering is to demonstrate that the SVIC is a partner to industry and to reinforce the value of connections made, thanks […]