The Tulare County Grand Jury today released a report focusing on the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. The complaint came to the grand jury by way of an inmate who alleged physical abuse by staff in the county jail. In its report, the grand jury states that it determined physical abuse did occur and unwarranted force was […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors got an unexpected treat when Sheriff Mike Boudreaux showed up to its March 8 meeting to demonstrate the department’s newest piece of law enforcement equipment. Officially referred to as an unmanned aerial system (UAS) Boudreaux displayed a demonstration model of a drone the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department plans on […]
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has endorsed Phil Cox for District 3 Supervisor. “Phil has been there for the Sheriff’s Department and given us the tools we need to fight crime here in Tulare County. He understands law enforcement and is committed in every way to make this county a safe place to raise our […]
Visalia City Councilmember and candidate for Tulare County Board of Supervisors in District 3, Amy Shuklian, announced an impressive list of local endorsements from community leaders late February. Shuklian is challenging incumbent Supervisor Phil Cox for the seat. Whereas most other elections will be decided in November, the race for supervisor will end in June […]
After much discussion with his family and friends, Brian Poochigian is excited and proud to announce his candidacy for Tulare County Supervisor District 1. He was born and raised in Tulare County, and graduated from Mt. Whitney High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He is currently employed by Cal-Tex […]
Plagued by years of gang activity, Earlimart might finally get some relief. The sheriff’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit has started issuing injunctions to identified gang members aimed at the Norteno gang. Even though the sheriff’s department has just started educating the community about what the injunction means, the innovative tactic seems to be already be […]
Devon Mathis’ election to the California State Assembly in November of 2014 was considered an historic victory. The Veterans’ community campaigned hard to get someone elected who would fight for their cause in Sacramento. Disillusioned conservatives were pumped that a young independent resoundly beat the Republican establishment. On election night, Mathis’ campaign team celebrated at […]
Tulare County Registrar of Voters, Rita A. Woodard, announced that Nomination Papers for offices to be voted on at the June 7, 2016 Primary Election were made available beginning on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, and will be available through Friday, March 11, 2016, in the Elections Division, Government Plaza, 5951 South Mooney Blvd. in Visalia. […]
On February 1, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWCB) announced that two public meetings will be held next month–on March 3 and 17, both from 6-8pm–at Palo Verde School, 9637 Avenue 196 in Tulare. The SWCB will provide information on proposed actions, answer questions and accept comments and testimony from the public. At issue […]
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced the death of pilot James Chavez and Deputy Scott Ballantyne following the Sheriff One crash along Highway 190 near Lake Success just after 4pm on February 10. “Our hearts go out to the families,” Boudreaux said. “They are part of the sheriff’s office family.” Deputy Ballantyne was hired as […]