Tulare Local Healthcare District Loan Documents
A copy of loan documents and a transcript from the September 1 hospital meeting are below. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Tulare Chamber of Commerce Announces New CEO
At its Governmental Affairs Committee meeting today, Tulare Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Kerissa Chapman announced the appointment of Donnette Silva Carter as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. “After conducting a thorough employment search, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Donnette Silva Carter. The Board and I are confident we […]
Tulare County Supervisor District 1 Candidates Discuss the Issues
Tulare County Board of Supervisors District 1 candidates Kuyler Crocker and Dennis Smith went face to face during a forum October 5 at the Exeter Veterans Memorial Building. Moderator Paul Meyer, editor of the Foothills Sun Gazette, prepared a half dozen questions concerning the most pressing issues facing Tulare County residents today. Though both candidates […]
Hanford to Research Possible Effects of Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center
Hanford’s not ready to hit the brakes on a proposed medical marijuana cultivation center just yet. The Hanford City Council voted unanimously to conduct deeper research on how a facility might affect Hanford before it makes a final decision. Councilmembers instructed Hanford’s Community Development Director, Darlene Mata, and Hanford Police Chief Parker Sever to visit […]
Carlton Jones Faces Challenger for Tulare City District 3
Incumbent Carlton Jones is defending his District 3 seat against Phil Smith, a local commercial credit manager. Carlton Jones’ first foray into politics came as working for the Tulare Fire Department. He was president of the firemen’s union and led labor negotiations. After he was hired by the Fresno Fire Department he missed working with […]
City of Visalia, Visalia Unified Candidates Mix It Up at Forum
The Visalia City Council Candidates and Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) candidates had an opportunity to outline their platforms September 29 at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building. Each candidate had the chance to explain their goals and then answer questions posed by moderator Paul Hurley. The forum was sponsored by the American Association of University […]
Four Candidates Compete For Tulare City District 5
Incumbent Craig Vejvoda is facing three challengers for Tulare City Council District 5: Suzanna Aguilera-Marrero, Margee Fallert, and Greg Nunley. According to the challengers, the biggest issue facing Vejvoda’s 12-year incumbency is the lack of residential and commercial development. Fallert and Nunley both expressed a deep dissatisfaction with rate of development in Tulare. Vejvoda’s philosophy […]
Kaweah Delta Surgery Department Set to Host October 15 Open House
Tulare County residents will get a chance to play surgeon on Saturday, Oct. 15, during an open house and tour of Kaweah Delta Medical Center’s surgery department. The free event, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will give attendees a chance to suit up, get a guided tour of the surgery […]
Two Vie for Tulare City Council District 1 Seat
Tulare residents will have a difficult time choosing between the qualified and experienced candidates running to represent District 1. Tulare City Councilmember Shea Gowin will be defending her District 1 seat against Jose Sigala, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) representative. As an active member of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, Gowin heard its call to […]
Tulare Hospital Directors Facing Strong Opposition
This article has been corrected to reflect errors in a referenced Financial Times article. In the third paragraph below the “Total Recall” subhead, “Department of Justice” has been changed to “Office of the Inspector General,” “physician contracts” has been changed to “physician rental space,” and the paragraph was expanded to provide clarity. Sherrie Bell likes […]