Let the Races Begin!

The nomination period to run for local office in Tulare County started today and Vicki Riddle and Brian Poochigian were some of the first in line! Riddle is running for Exeter City Council District D and Poochigian is the incumbent for Visalia City council District 3 running to defend his seat. There are 271 offices […]

Vicki Riddle announces candidacy for Exeter City Council

Longtime Exeter resident and community organizer Vicki Riddle has announced her candidacy for Exeter City Council District D. She has received the endorsements of State Senator Shannon Grove, Assemblyman Devon Mathis, Assemblyman Vince Fong, District Attorney Tim Ward, and Supervisor Larry Micari. “I have seen Vicki’s lifelong dedication to Tulare County and developing leadership skills […]

Kaweah Health approves budget projecting unprecedented $11.2 million operating loss

As many other hospitals across California are expected to do this year, the Kaweah Delta Health Care District (Kaweah Health) Board of Directors has approved a fiscal year 2023 operating budget that projects an operating loss for the coming fiscal year – the first time in Kaweah Health’s history. The new budget, which becomes effective […]