April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Visalia Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “Holding your phone and using it while driving is not only dangerous, but also illegal,” Sergeant Art Alvarez said. “Before starting the car, silence […]
A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Farmersville in Tulare County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance. Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get […]
Imagine Art Center will celebrate the grand opening of its new location and rebranding with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony performed by the Porterville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at 5:30 pm. The new Center is located at 63 South Main Street, Porterville, Ca. Their business hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 3-7pm with Rentals […]
California is extending the tax filing deadline for Californians impacted by December and January winter storms to October 16, 2023 – aligning with the IRS In addition to tax relief measures that Governor Gavin Newsom announced in January, California is also extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to October 16, 2023 for Californians […]
Tulare resident Maria Grijalva will be receiving a National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Award in Austin, Texas on April 13. Grijalva has been the head of the Tulare/Kings Kidney Support group for over 20 years. A transplant recipient herself 36 year ago, she knows both sides of the spectrum of needing or receiving a kidney. She […]
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the Tulare City Council approved a new Economic Development Investment Program as an outcome from a 2023 Strategic Plan study session between City Council and management staff. City Council recognizes the City’s need to focus its efforts on economic development, which will increase private sector investment and job creation thereby […]
Millions of acre feet of water are about to melt in the Southern Sierra Nevada. The water – trillions of gallons of it – will travel down the four rivers that feed into the Tulare Lake Basin, bringing flooding to the area that hasn’t been seen since the late ’90s. In fact, the amount of […]
Public Information Meeting on April 12th – Project to be Completed in Sections After being approved by the Visalia City Council in September 2022, the first section of construction for the Riggin Widening and Improvement Project is scheduled to begin in mid-late April. The segments on Riggin Avenue will occur sequentially from Akers Street to Demaree […]
The Tulare County Superior Court is currently accepting applications for the Civil Grand Jury. The term will be July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Nineteen volunteers will be chosen in a random drawing. The primary function is studying and reviewing the operations of your local government and making recommendations for improvements or changes. If you […]
Text of indictment following article A somber former President Donald Trump arrived at the Manhattan criminal courthouse around 1:30 today to be arraigned on 34 felony counts of the first degree. Under New York State custody, Trump was formally arrested, finger printed, and appeared before Judge Juan M. Merchan. This is the first president or […]