We’re in an acrimonious period of partisan tribalism and have been for some time. Both parties are guilty of overwrought denunciations of their political opponents. My criticisms are often aimed at Democrats; on the anniversary of Jan. 6, I’m addressing squarely those Republicans who for a year have excused the actions of the rioters who […]
On November 30th, people around the world came together to make an impact and celebrate generosity. Tulare County was no exception. This was a special year in Tulare County, as 12 local nonprofit organizations partnered together to support one another and raise awareness of the Giving Tuesday movement through the #GiveWhereYouLiveTC community campaign. “Giving Tuesday […]
We’ve all heard the term “Pick yourself up by the bootstraps!”, but have you ever tried to actually pick yourself up by your own bootstraps? If you’ve tried it, you know that it is actually physically impossible to pull yourself up without someone’s help. The greatest cause of homelessness is a profound, catastrophic loss of […]
On November 16, the League of Women Voters of Tulare County welcomed journalist Jerry Sullivan to speak about misinformation and disinformation. Sullivan avoids both in his popular digital newsletter, SullivanSaysSoCal.com, a leading source of news analysis and commentary for Southern California. In his talk, Sullivan made clear the distinction between misinformation and disinformation. A lot of misinformation […]
As a worker at Sierra View Medical Center, it is extremely disheartening watching so many employees leave and the hospital has done absolutely nothing to retain staff and entice new workers. Why? The pay is lower than hospitals in Tulare & Visalia. Managers, Directors and senior leadership have hefty salaries, yet everyone from RNs to […]
Hello, my name is Angelika Schauer and I have a loved one incarcerated at Corcoran State Prison. I know to most people who are not impacted by incarceration they are just inmates, but to me as well as many others these men are family. Husbands, sons, brothers, fathers. Mail at that facility is extremely backed […]
Visalia Music School presents: A Night to Remember… Friday, December 3rd, from 7-9 pm. Attend and you can enjoy Music, Wine and Cheese. Everyone come enjoy the evening as we raffle off the infamous Christmas Wine Tree. CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates, are partnering with West Coast Academics, Music and Performing Arts to send […]
Performing Arts to specific academic subjects, the Visalia Music School covers all bases of a student’s need to be successful. With access to credentialed teachers, small groups, and private learning sessions, students have the opportunity to not only enjoy learning but become more successful towards a better future into adulthood. With your help, we can […]
The Department of Defense (DOD) provides military funeral honors at the burials of veterans on request from family members. Funeral honors can be given at private or government-operated cemeteries. As provided by law, an honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran shall consist of not less than two members of the Armed […]
Within the City of Tulare, it was determined that there are in excess of 199 Homeless people. This census was dated 2019. We all know that in today’s world (2021) that number is wishful thinking. A trip out No. J Street will prove to be an eye opener. Just west of the rail road tracks […]