For many it is a stop for gas between Visalia and Fresno. For some it is a destination to shop for road trip munchies on the way up north. But, for 700 Tulare County residents, Traver is the place they call home. And their home has seen a lot of improvements lately, thanks to county […]
At the December 5 Tulare County Board of Supervisors meeting Chairman Steve Worthley handed over the gavel to Supervisor Mike Ennis. In his short farewell speech he outlined some of the highlights of 2015. Worthley emphasized the financial health of the county in that property tax assessments went up by $1.5 billion and the county […]
After hearing from the US Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tulare County Animal Control (TCAC) and the Visalia Feral Cat Coalition, the Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) decided to support the Trap Neuter and Release (TNR) Program. The committee, which advises on all 10 Tulare County Parks, met December 8 at the Government Plaza building. Because […]
All around Tulare County, the yellow buildings of Dollar General stores have been popping up recently. And with good reason–they are profitable here. But, more importantly to the local residents, they provide a service as well as offer job opportunities, said Michael Washam, assistant director of the county’s Economic Development and Planning Resource Management Agency. […]
Recent developments involving Porterville, Tulare County and California’s Office of Emergency Services have left the future of a new well drilled near city limits in question. What seemed to be a breakdown in communication had caused a sudden halt to the joint venture that could provide a permanent solution for some South Valley residents whose […]
The Commission on Judicial Performance has issued a decision and order removing Judge Valeriano Saucedo, of the Tulare County Superior Court, from office. The commission’s determination becomes final in 30 days, subject to discretionary review by the California Supreme Court. The commission ordered Judge Saucedo removed from office for a course of conduct toward his […]
At the November 10 Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting, a presentation was given on the Trap Neuter and Release (TNR) program to deal with the feral cats in Mooney Grove. The presentation was given by Dr. Nanette Kuswa, owner of Companion Animal Medical Center. Kuswa and the Visalia Feral Cat Coalition (VFCC) have been working […]
In an effort to increase the number of children who walk or bicycle to school, the California Transportation Committee (CTC), has awarded Tulare County $2.8 million in grants for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) infrastructure improvement projects. More than 600 projects from across the state of California were submitted with 90 being selected for funding, […]
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux was elected in June of 2014, but questions about his campaign finance statements still linger. Marsh Carter, a Tulare County Sheriff lieutenant, filed a complaint with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in August of this year. Carter’s complaint is the latest in a series of complaints about Boudreaux’ financial […]
On October 21, the Park Advisory Commission (PAC) met for the second time at the Government Plaza building. In attendance were six of the seven commissioners and about 10 members of the public who spoke freely throughout the meeting. In August, Tulare County Supervisors appointed one member from each district to the commission: Chairman Mike […]