Frustrations were evident on the faces of the Hanford Planning Commissioners when meeting for the second time to vote on Hidden Valley Park and the General Plan. The commissioners met on June 13, and then again on June 27, to confirm if the sale of the undeveloped 18 acres of Hidden Valley Park is consistent […]
Tulare Regional Medical Center achieved two milestones, officials announced Wednesday: the hospital has achieved Baby-Friendly certification, and recently finished its first medical staff election under its new Medical Executive Committee. Tulare, Now Baby-Friendly Linda Callanan, the hospital’s OB Coordinator, announced to the hospital’s board and public that the hospital had achieved a Baby-Friendly certification. “It’s […]
Hanford City Clerk, Jennifer Gomez, approved the Petition for Recall aimed at Councilmember Francisco Ramirez. City approval came on June 21, giving the recall supporters 60 days to get 853 signatures. All signatures must be turned in to Gomez’ office by August 21 before 5pm. According to Hanford resident Skip Athey, the goal is to […]
The City of Woodlake won’t be making it to the Supreme Court anytime soon. On June 19, the United States Supreme Court denied the City of Woodlake’s petition to consider the suit brought against Chief of Police Mike Marquez and Lieutenant Joe Agauyo. According to Garibay’s attorneys, Maggie Melo and John Sarsfield, the case now […]
The County of Tulare is experiencing increased flows in the Kings River. As the Sierra Nevada snowpack continues to melt, additional water is being released from Pine Flat dam causing minor flooding at lower elevations along the Kings River in Tulare County. Additional water releases have been announced for overnight on Thursday, June 22, 2017 […]
Tulare Regional Medical Center could have up to $22m more in its bank account, after the hospital’s Board of Directors voted to allow its management company to pursue a loan that the company says will be used on a combination of refinancing existing debt and funding for operations. The resolution was approved on 3-2 lines, […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District Board of Directors will meet tomorrow to vote on a resolution that would allow Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA) to borrow up to $22m. HCCA is the company the Tulare Local Healthcare District board has employed to run Tulare Regional Medical Center. The loan, the resolution states, would allow the company to […]
On June 16, Tulare County-based Progressives United for Social Justice and Human Rights (PUSH) hosted a Candidate Forum featuring several local Democratic candidates who are vying for Congressman Devin Nunes’ seat in the House of Representatives. The event was held from 7-9pm at the Grange Meetinghouse in Visalia. Candidates speaking at the forum included Tulare City Councilman […]
After-hours staffing shortages at Tulare Regional Medical Center (TRMC) contributed to the death of two patients in the hospital’s care, a January report from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) found. The report, originally received by the Visalia Times-Delta and dated January 26, stemmed from a November 2016 survey. It stated that “one […]
There may be nothing more ideal than going to work every day and loving your job. For Keavy, she has just that–her job being in narcotics enforcement with the Farmersville Police Department. For her partner, Officer Ashley Hettick, it is almost as enjoyable. Keavy is a Springer Spaniel–together with Officer Hettick, they make up one […]