Ten years ago, high school sweethearts Angela and David Gonzales were anticipating the arrival of their third child, a boy named Daniel. But at 29 weeks gestation, Daniel was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease, a rare genetic disorder, and would not survive outside the womb. After his birth and death, Angela, a nurse, spent four […]
Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy applauded the groundbreaking of the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project, a project over 15 years in the making: “The groundbreaking of the Success Reservoir Enlargement Project marks the beginning of the final step in this critical infrastructure project that started over 15 years ago. Once completed, the raised spillway at Schafer Dam will increase […]
CASA of Tulare County has been gifted with a $250,000 Donation from an Anonymous Donor. An anonymous donor has gifted CASA of Tulare County a donation totaling $250,000 in support of their efforts to recruit, train and support volunteers who advocate in court for the best interests of children in the foster care system, many […]
Legal actions involving Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) have seen an uptick in activity as the incumbent representative faces a challenge for the 26th District State Assembly Seat, and a review of court filings reveal accusations against him of domestic violence by his former wife. Staffers’ Suits Dismissed The most recent court news involving Mathis […]
Voters were treated to a side-by-side comparison of the candidates seeking the three available seats on the Visalia Unified School District’s (VUSD) Board of Trustees during a candidates forum held in the run-up to the November 3 election. The forum, held virtually on September 23, was sponsored by the Visalia League of Women Voters and […]
A Press Release from the Hanford Carnegie Museum Hanford Carnegie Museum is another causality of the pandemic. On September 28 at 5pm the Hanford Carnegie Museum turned over the keys to the beloved building that had been the home to many historical and cherished antiquities donated to the nonprofit entity. All items that were on […]
This cold and flu season, the world also faces COVID-19. To help people prepare and stay well during this time, Kaweah Delta is hosting a free virtual wellness chat on Wednesday, Sept. 30. This seminar will take place from 6-7 p.m. LIVE on Kaweah Delta’s social media channels and will feature the following speakers: Dr. […]
A press release from Kaweah Delta Hospital District Visalia Medical Clinic is now offering rapid testing for people with and without symptoms of COVID-19. The rapid COVID-19 test is available to patients of Visalia Medical Clinic and to individuals who see a provider at: QuickCare, 5400 W. Hillsdale Ave. in Visalia Sequoia Prompt Care, 1110 […]
For the second time this summer the Tulare Public Cemetery District (TPCD) Board has attempted to remove a sitting member. In part, a letter to Trustee Vicki Gilson from Chairperson Steve Presant stated, “On Thursday, September 17 2020 the Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider whether to declare a vacancy in […]
Voters in the 26th State Assembly District heard boasts, promises and accusations last week, as they got their first side-by-side look at the two candidates seeking their support at the polls this November 3. The Opening Salvo Incumbent Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) and challenger Drew Phelps turned what was intended to be an online meet-the-candidates forum […]