Tulare County has an opportunity to obtain a 4-year university and Measure C could make that possible. Measure C, if passed November 8, would levy a parcel tax of $13 per $100,000 of appraised value of property owners in the district. Students and parents at the College of the Sequoias (COS) have their own opinions about this […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce along with the Sun-Gazette is putting on a Visalia City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday, October 24 at 210 Cafe. Doors open at 5:00pm and candidates will be there to meet with the attendees as they arrive. The forum starts at 5;30 with Gail Zurek, President CEO of Visalia Chamber of […]
If you are searching for a layered, complex, and slightly crazy city council race – Hanford never disappoints. Factions have emerged between the candidates running for city council, and the obvious bloc seems to be Hanford City Council members Amanda Saltray and Francisco Ramirez, and candidate for District E Cheyne Strawn, who all belong to […]
Around 4 p.m on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, TCSO Deputies were called to a home in the 14400 Block of Road 284 in Porterville for a report of a home invasion robbery. Deputies learned two women with an 8-month-old baby came home and found a man armed with a gun in their home. The suspect […]
Valley Voices, in collaboration with the City of Avenal and the Avenal Rotary Club announce the Central Valley Candidate Forum. This is an opportunity for candidates running for Congressional Districts 20 & 22, State Senate District 16, and State Assembly District 33 to meet constituents and share their candidacy goals. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:00pm, Valley Voices […]
Beginning Friday, Oct. 14, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will initiate emergency actions to protect giant sequoias from the threats posed by high-intensity wildfire. Park staff will remove and reduce dense vegetation and other potential fire fuel sources in and around 11 giant sequoia groves that are especially at risk. The work will include […]
On Saturday October 15th, 2022, the Hanford Police K9 Foundation will be hosting its 5th Annual “Oktoberfest” Craft Beer Festival at Hanford Civic Park. Enjoy unlimited craft beer, food, and live music performances from InKahootz and DJ “The Marshal” for only $45. Ticket holders must be 21 to attend. Tickets should be purchased ahead of […]
A press release from the City of Visalia The City of Visalia’s Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Project begins the next phase of construction on Monday, October 17th. Work will include the grind of approximately three inches of asphalt on Main Street from Willis Street to Santa Fe Street. “The contractor, A-C Electric, will […]
Working together was the theme of the annual World Ag Expo® Chairman’s Kickoff Dinner at the International Agri-Center® on Saturday, October 8. The event gives the new show chairman a chance to gather committee chairmen, staff, and his friends and family to share a meal and set the tone for “farm show season.” The 2023 […]
A press release from the City of Tulare On Thursday, October 13, 2022, the City of Tulare will host an informational forum about homelessness in the City of Tulare as well as the upcoming November election. The forum will be held at 6pm at the Tulare Public Library and City Council Chambers, 491 North M […]