Costa votes against GOP Budget Proposal

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement he voted against the Republicans’ budget blueprint that would deliver $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts that could impact Medicaid and other key healthcare programs. “Republicans budget resolution is a direct assault on the hardworking families of the San Joaquin Valley. This […]

Rep. Jim Costa Denounces Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine, Demands Accountability and Stronger Leadership

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) denounced Putin’s aggression and the U.S. vote against the United Nations resolution condemning Russia. “On the 3rd anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, I am appalled by the United States vote siding with Russia, North Korea, Iran, and other Moscow-backed nations […]

Voting to Protect Medicaid a Deciding Factor for CA-22 Voters Across Party Lines

A new poll of Rep. David Valadao’s Central Valley, California congressional district (CA-22) finds that protecting health care is a decisive issue for voters There is an expected budget vote Tuesday where Valadao is seen as having to make a critical choice between healthcare for constituents over tax cuts for billionaires. Key Takeaways: Two in […]

City quietly constructing Visalia’s largest park

With almost no fanfare, crews have been stealthily at work, building what will eventually be Visalia’s largest public recreation area. If you haven’t heard of the East Side Regional Park before, there’s a good reason. It doesn’t officially exist yet. Sort of.   A Park Bigger than Mooney Grove Currently, the biggest park in Visalia […]

Porterville Mayor proposes “Protect Women’s Safe Spaces” ordinance

The Porterville City Council could soon consider a “Protect Women’s Safe Spaces” ordinance proposed by Porterville Mayor Greg Meister. The proposal has drawn the attention of LGBT advocates in Porterville and Tulare County who say that it’s discriminatory. At the end of the council’s February 18 meeting, the council unanimously voted in favor of Meister’s […]

District Attorney introduces office’s first electronic detection canine

District Attorney Tim Ward is pleased to introduce Tor, TCDA’s first electronic detection K9. Tor was welcomed at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting in Visalia. Tor, a two-year-old black labrador retriever, is an inaugural graduate of the United States Secret Service (USSS) National Computer Forensic Institute (NCFI) program for electronic detection K9’s. The TCDA Bureau […]