In Tulare County, what better way to signal that a candidates’ speaking time is up than with a cow bell? That was the setting at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce sponsored (and co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters) Tulare City Council Forum on October 4. Candidates for district 4, Dennis Mederos and Chris Harrell, […]
There are only two options for voters in the Tulare Local Heath Care District (TLHCD) who will either approve or deny Measure H on the November 6 ballot. It’s a simple choice, yet the future of the city’s hospital hangs in the balance. No on H, No on Hospital If voters approve the measure, the […]
Following a rigorous two-day inspection, the California Department of Public Health has approved the reopening of Tulare Regional Medical Center, Tulare Local Healthcare District and Adventist Health leaders learned Friday morning. With the license approval, the hospital will reopen as planned at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15. The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
Factors that contributed to Tulare Regional Medical Center’s shutdown last year included its former management company’s “high costs,” declines in patient volume, and the former board’s replacement of its Medical Executive Committee (MEC) according to a report by the California State Auditor’s office. Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA), the former management partner, also failed to bill […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District’s board of directors managed to tie up a number of loose ends by the time its Wednesday night meeting ended. The board voted in closed session to settle multiple lawsuits and agreed to accept $2.3m per year to lease out Tulare Regional Medical Center to Adventist Health. Separately, […]
Alex Gutierrez, candidate for Tulare City Council District 2, has been accused of assault by Democratic Central Committee (TCDCC) Vice Chair, Kathleen Dowling. Dowling is also known locally as the “stocking lady” for her donations to the Rescue Mission at Christmas. After a TCDCC meeting at Tulare’s Apple Annie’s May 25, 2017, Dowling said that […]
Tulare City Councilman Greg Nunley committed repeated, systematic fraud in land development deals with the city he serves, according to sworn statements of several of Nunley’s former business associates. ‘Landscape of Political Corruption’ View note The five statements–each given under penalty of perjury–were gathered by Visalia attorney Michael Lampe and presented to Tulare City […]
Tulareans are one step closer to their hospital reopening after the first batch of employees began training with Adventist Health on Monday. Approximately 100 new hires took part in the training Monday, and the plan is to onboard a total of 230 to 250 employees over the next month. Adventist Health, a Roseville-based nonprofit, will […]
Executives with Tulare Regional Medical Center’s former management group won’t get personal devices seized in searches — or the warrants for those searches — just yet, a Tulare County judge ruled Tuesday. Hon. John P. Bianco ruled that, at least for now, the District Attorney’s office could keep devices seized from the homes of Dr. […]
Former teacher and community volunteer, Terry Sayre, has filed her paperwork to run for Tulare City Council Area 2. She will be running against independent consultant Alex Gutierrez. The seat is currently held by Maritsa Munoz who was appointed. Munoz is not running for re-election. The following is Terry Sayre in her own words. As […]