Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux launched his newest campaign, “Mask Up Tulare County” In Richgrove Friday morning. Richgrove is located in the southernmost part of Tulare County near Delano. Sheriff Boudreaux wants to educate people about the importance of wearing a mask to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in our communities. “This pandemic is a […]
National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service working together to support birds’ recovery – A pres release Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors were seen atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National […]
Applications are now being accepted for a Visalia representative to the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee. “Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, and may be emailed, mailed or hand-carried to City Administration, located at 220 N. Santa Fe St. in Visalia,” shares Michelle Nicholson, City of Visalia Chief Deputy City […]
Tulare County Board of Supervisors (TCBOS) has responded in a lengthy letter to The Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability’s claims that the the board violated the Brown Act and acted recklessly during a pandemic. The organization’s letter to the board dated May 26 states, “the Board voted to proceed to Phase 3 of the […]
A Press Release from Tulare County Health and Human Resources TULARE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION- ALL PARKS Visalia, Ca –Tulare County Parks & Recreation will reopen park amenities effective Thursday, June 18, 2020. Amenities include: Arbors, playgrounds, and campgrounds. Arbors can be reserved for use starting Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Until that time, the arbors […]
Tulare County Board of Supervisors (TCBOS) is facing possible litigation due to a vote taken on a non-agendized item at its May 19 meeting. “It was a pretty basic violation of the Brown Act,” said Sarah Shena, a resident of Three Rivers and practicing lawyer. Because of the potential litigation the TCBOS put an addendum […]
The Friends of Tulare County, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is accepting monetary donations through the Friends of Tulare County Emergency Relief Fund Program as well as in-kind donations of supplies, in support of the COVID-19 response. The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency and Tulare County Fire Department are collaborating to accept in-kind donations […]
A Press Release from the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County Visalia – The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has awarded the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County $600,000 as part of the National Dislocated Workers Grant to address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on California’s workforce. The funding will be used to provide temporary employment opportunities […]
During a press conference today Governor Gavin Newsom announced that starting immediately the 47 counties that have self attested can open hair salons and barber shops with “meaningful modifications.” Unlike yesterday, when Newsom opened up retail shopping and churches statewide, this phase of the reopening is only for those counties whose attestations have been approved […]
“They said she was fine…but we got a call at 2am. My Grandma had tested positive… And by then it was too late,” Antonia Rose, Cutler resident, explained how her grandmother was sent home from Linwood Meadows Care Center in Visalia even though she was positive for COVID-19. Two weeks, ago the Valley Voice covered […]