Finally, there was no infighting at a meeting of the Tulare City Council, but only because most of the members didn’t show up for July’s only scheduled session. “I don’t think we’re going to have a meeting tonight,” said Mayor David Macedo as he stood in the parking lot before the scheduled start time. “I […]
“My brother, his girlfriend, my wife and I visited this place looking for a dog for our parents…… We counted north of 100 dogs crammed into pens appropriate for only a couple, living in feces. Several dogs had open wounds, one dog in particular had a festering sore on his foot. The dogs were clearly […]
Tulare’s hospital district board made public Tuesday night a slate of draft agreements between the district and Adventist Health, the district’s potential partner in operating Tulare Regional Medical Center. The board plans to continue the discussion at its July 25 and schedule a special meeting for August 1; interested citizens can discuss the agreements […]
A group of doctors ousted by the former Tulare Local Healthcare District board has reached a settlement with the district. The Tulare Regional Medical Center Medical Staff (TRMCMS) will be restored to its former status under the settlement agreement; the district’s board had previously voted to separate itself from the group in January 2016. Under […]
The status of a deed placed on Evolutions Fitness & Wellness Center could soon be solved, if the Tulare Local Healthcare District has its way. The district has filed a motion for summary judgement in the United States Bankruptcy Court, requesting Judge Rene Lastreto II to void the deed. Officials with Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA), […]
Tulare Regional Medical Center’s (TRMC) future could be in the hands of Adventist Health, after the Tulare Local Healthcare District’s Board of Directors voted to enter into negotiations with the the nonprofit. The board’s 4-1 decision in favor of Adventist came down to what it felt were more favorable terms — they say they’re able […]
Tulare’s former mayor, Carlton Jones, opened the June 19 Tulare City Council meeting. Tulare’s new mayor, David Macedo, closed it. By the time the council came back from closed session, its city attorney spot was left vacant. Both Jones and the City Attorney were voted out unanimously, including votes by Jones himself. The vote […]
Two of the Tulare Local Healthcare District’s potential partners have indicated that the Tulare Regional Medical Center’s reopening in October is unlikely. RFP responses obtained by the Valley Voice indicate that both the Kaweah Delta Healthcare District and Community Medical Centers would not be prepared to reopen the hospital by October. According to the hospital’s […]
Chris Harrell, a fourth generation Tularean, has announced that he plans to seek the District 4 seat on the Tulare City Council. The seat is currently held by long-time Councilman David Macedo. “I want to bring back common sense, honesty and realism to the City of Tulare and respect for its local government,” Harrell said. […]
While the public comment period was sizzling for 1 ½ hours during the June 5 Tulare City Council meeting, another subject — Tulare City Councilman Greg Nunley’s subdivision — was simmering on the back burner. At the onset it seemed innocent enough. Any new subdivision agreement, or extension thereof, is brought to council’s agenda whether […]