Parker Sever, former chief of the Hanford Police Department, has denied allegations of racist behavior described in a pair of lawsuits filed on behalf of two former law enforcement officers under his command. New Employers Knew About Allegations – Moved Forward After Hanford Denied Allegations Additionally, a spokesperson for Sever’s new employer – the […]
Most voters see the Assembly District 33 race as a battle between two Democrats and two Republicans, but after a candidates’ forum last Friday, it looked more like a contest between two generations: Boomers and Millennials. And — before Lindsay Mayor Hipolito Cerros stepped back from the race — a Gen Z candidate was […]
Visit Visalia and the Visalia Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center will host a Watch Party for the Miss America Competition Sunday, January 14, 2024. The competition, being held in Orlando, Florida, will be live-streamed by the Miss America organization at 4:00 pm pacific time and will air on screens set up at the Visalia Marriott Hotel. The public is […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias (BGCS) would like to announce their annual MLK Jr. Day Walk and invite the community to join them in celebration this year. On January 15th, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias will be holding their annual march and service event in honor of Martin Luther King […]
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has won a growing list of endorsements from Tulare County leaders, including a supermajority of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors. Endorsing Sheriff Boudreaux for the 20th Congressional District… District Attorney Tim Ward – A 24-year veteran prosecutor of the Tulare County DA’s Office with assignments on the Felony Trial, Juvenile, […]
In October 2023, the City of Porterville collaboratively launched the Shop Local Porterville Contest with the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and organizations. The contest encouraged people to shop locally and support local businesses. More than 50 Porterville businesses participated, with prizes distributed among lucky winners. The contest concluded on Friday, December 22, 2023. […]
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) has announced the revamp of her website to facilitate residents of Senate District Sixteen directly submitting bill ideas for consideration during the legislative session from January 3, 2024, to August 31, 2024. “I am dedicated to empowering every resident of the Central Valley whom I represent in the Senate with direct […]
If the multiple incidents of extreme racism described in a pair of civil rights lawsuits are true, then the Hanford Police Department (HPD) appears to be a house divided that has begun its fall. Among the HPD officers accused of targeting their fellow officers with race-based abuse is the department’s former chief Parker Sever, who […]
With 62 days before California’s March 5 Primary, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has won the support of some of the San Joaquin Valley’s top legislative advocates. Endorsing Sheriff Boudreaux for the 20th Congressional District: Congresswoman Connie Conway (Ret.) – Prior to her service in the House of Representatives, Rep. Conway served in the California State […]
ALDI, one of the country’s most trusted grocers,** will offer Visalia residents affordable food (and more), all at great prices, as it opens its newest store at 4320 S. Mooney Blvd. The intentionally different ALDI business model has fans across the country raving about the company’s fast and affordable shopping experience, award-winning exclusive brands, and […]