The Tulare County HHSA Mental Health Branch, as required under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), is opening a public review and comment period for the MHSA Integrated Program and Expenditure Plan Annual Update for fiscal year 2024/2025. The plan details Community Services and Supports (CSS), Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI), Workforce Education and Training […]
On Tuesday, Xavier Avila, dairyman, Tulare Local Healthcare District board member and Central Valley Republican, finished an impressive primary campaign with a top two finish in Assembly District 33. He is now looking forward to victory in November to keep the seat in the hands of Conservative Republicans who will fight for the Central Valley. […]
A second group of local groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) is facing an evaluation by the State Water Board that could lead to a year-long probation and perhaps loss of local control of groundwater pumping in southwestern Tulare county. The first group of GSAs reported to be under consideration for probation was the Tulare Lake subbasin. […]
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and State Assemblymember Vince Fong are both leading in the special election to fill the remainder of former Representative Kevin McCarthy’s term, but no candidate has received over 50% of the vote as of publication time. If no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, there will be a May […]
At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a suspicious item was discovered at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the front terminal area which prompted an evacuation in the ticket and baggage claim areas. Fresno Police Department Bomb Squad responded to the scene and conducted an examination of the device. The incident was resolved at approximately 6:30 […]
At 7 a.m. on 3/14/24, 21 teams from state, local and federal agencies served 31 simultaneous search warrants at various homes throughout Tulare, Kings and Fresno counties. These warrants were the result of a nine-month investigation into information the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office received about a large amount of meth that was being transported between Kings […]
Thursday, March 14, 2024 beginning at 4:00 PM! The event will be featuring a demonstration by pro skater, Dylan Williams, along with giveaways by Impact Skateshop and Spohn Ranch Skateparks. The Skatepark was closed in late January for planned improvements to replace the existing unimproved portions and is now ready for the community to enjoy. […]
Editors note: This article was updated Tuesday 3/12/24 1:00pm Adventist Health will temporarily stop providing obstetrics services in Tulare on June 6, though hospital representatives told the Valley Voice that emergency services, including emergency baby deliveries, would still be available. Adventist Health hasn’t closed the door on babies permanently in Tulare: officials say they are […]
Sequoia Parks Conservancy regrets to announce the continued closure of Crystal Cave for the 2024 season. This decision is a result of the damage sustained to the road, trail, and visitor facilities at Crystal Cave during the 2021 KNP Complex wildfire and the extreme winter weather in early 2023. “We understand the disappointment that comes […]
The 25th Annual Tulare County Spelling Championship happened at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Tulare County Office of Education, 6200 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia. This year, 101 spellers from grades four through eight competed for the opportunity to become the 2024 Tulare County Spelling Champion and advance to the Scripps National Spelling […]