The Mineral King Preservation Society is dedicated to protecting and preserving the cultural and natural history of Mineral King and surrounding southern Sierra communities, and to educating the public about the historic and natural significance of these areas through programs and exhibits. Picnic in the Park For the past 37 years, minus 2020, the Mineral […]
Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Tara K. Freitas, CPA, announced today that the annual assessment roll exceeded $47 billion, a 6.7% increase over last year. The assessment roll reflects the total gross assessed value of locally assessed real, business, and personal property in Tulare County as of January 1, 2023. After the deduction of property tax exemptions for […]
In recent years, the issue of mental health has gained public attention, particularly in the context of educational institutions. Countryside High School (CHS) hosted its first Mental Health Awareness month this May. According to Susan Meadow, School Psychologist on campus, the event was an astounding success and the school had received a lot of positive […]
The Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District is reporting that multiple mosquito samples tested positive for WNV. 11 mosquito samples were collected from 8 locations in Visalia, Dinuba, and Farmersville: Sample 1,2: Visalia. Near West Riggin Ave and North Akers st. Sample 3: Visalia. Near West Houston Ave and North Linwood st. Sample 4: Visalia. […]
This Independence Day holiday weekend kick-offs peak summer vacation time. Those looking for a national park getaway will be thrilled that beginning July 1, the Giant Forest area, which includes the General Sherman Tree, will be accessible from both the Highway 198 Ash Mountain and the Highway 180 Big Stump entrances. Road repairs made to […]
Despite the return of Tulare Lake – fed now by rivers swollen with meltwater from a record snowpack that could last into late autumn thanks to unusual periods of cool weather – Tulare County is making plans for when Mother Nature is less generous. No Rain in May Things are already returning to the […]
Join the Mineral King Preservation Society (MKPS) on June 15th and June 17th as we lead up to the unveiling of a new outdoor mining exhibit at the Three Rivers Historical Museum. In June 2018, the MKPS received a circa 1870 relic of our industrial mining past on loan from Sequoia and Kings Canyon Nation […]
“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” ~ Confucius After a three-year break, the Central California Chinese Cultural Center has partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) again to honor teachers through the Confucius’ Birthday/Educators of the Year Awards. Yesterday afternoon, Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Tim Hire and Wendy Jay, a member of the Chinese […]
Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week the appointment of Douglas Rodgers as a judge on the Tulare County Superior Court. “Douglas’ many years of service in the public sector have prepared him well for this new position” said Presiding Judge, Juliet Boccone. “He is well respected amongst his peers and will undoubtedly continue to serve […]
The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is asking Tulare County residents to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West Nile Virus have been detected within the county, posing a risk to the public. “Due to this increased activity, we strongly encourage residents to use safeguards to reduce their risk of contracting both West Nile Virus (WNV) and St Louis Encephalitis Virus (SLEV) through mosquito bites,” shared Tulare County Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Overton. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]