A group of doctors ousted by the former Tulare Local Healthcare District board has reached a settlement with the district. The Tulare Regional Medical Center Medical Staff (TRMCMS) will be restored to its former status under the settlement agreement; the district’s board had previously voted to separate itself from the group in January 2016. Under […]
High school students in Visalia could soon be getting a little more elbow room. On Tuesday, June 26th, the Visalia Unified School District Board (VUSD) unanimously approved the adoption of a general obligation bond for the November 2018 ballot. According to a presentation given to the board by VUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Oto, the bond […]
The status of a deed placed on Evolutions Fitness & Wellness Center could soon be solved, if the Tulare Local Healthcare District has its way. The district has filed a motion for summary judgement in the United States Bankruptcy Court, requesting Judge Rene Lastreto II to void the deed. Officials with Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA), […]
In December of 2017, Adrienne was enjoying a party at a co-workers house when toward the end of the evening she was raped. She did not know her rapist and would not be able to identify him. Her mother drove her to Kaweah Delta emergency room to get a rape kit examination. Adrienne and her […]
Tulare Regional Medical Center’s (TRMC) future could be in the hands of Adventist Health, after the Tulare Local Healthcare District’s Board of Directors voted to enter into negotiations with the the nonprofit. The board’s 4-1 decision in favor of Adventist came down to what it felt were more favorable terms — they say they’re able […]
Beginning Monday, July 16, Kaweah Delta will take the next step in nearly doubling the size of its Emergency Department (ED) and waiting area to meet the needs of a growing community. This phase of construction will result in changes to parking in and around the downtown Visalia medical center. This phase involves new construction […]
Tulare’s former mayor, Carlton Jones, opened the June 19 Tulare City Council meeting. Tulare’s new mayor, David Macedo, closed it. By the time the council came back from closed session, its city attorney spot was left vacant. Both Jones and the City Attorney were voted out unanimously, including votes by Jones himself. The vote […]
Two of the Tulare Local Healthcare District’s potential partners have indicated that the Tulare Regional Medical Center’s reopening in October is unlikely. RFP responses obtained by the Valley Voice indicate that both the Kaweah Delta Healthcare District and Community Medical Centers would not be prepared to reopen the hospital by October. According to the hospital’s […]
Warren Gubler, a Republican candidate for the 26th Assembly District seat, has been “knocked out of the race,” according to his campaign manager Karen Tellalian. Of the four candidates running in the June 5 primary for the Assembly District, incumbent Devon Mathis and Tulare City Council member Jose Sigala appear almost certain to move forward […]
Chris Harrell, a fourth generation Tularean, has announced that he plans to seek the District 4 seat on the Tulare City Council. The seat is currently held by long-time Councilman David Macedo. “I want to bring back common sense, honesty and realism to the City of Tulare and respect for its local government,” Harrell said. […]