In 1991, James Stallworth was on top of the world. With long jump titles and World Championship track and field medals, he was destined to be the next Tulare Olympian. But one evening his life started to unravel. Fast forward 27 years and Stallworth is now living a new dream. Stallworth was born and raised […]
Back in 2006, when Daniel Hernandez was 10 years old, his family’s version of the American dream started to come true. His father was a migrant worker born in Mexico, and for a time his mother worked the fields beside him. As their children were born–Daniel, now 21, has two sisters, 20 and 17, and […]
By all accounts, Dr. Tom Drilling–an icon in Tulare for the better part of a century who died last month at the age of 96–lived a life that made a difference. Whether he was in his home or his dental office, in his church or at large in the world, his family and friends remember […]
If you know Sam Sciacca, you know he tells a good story. He is, indeed, a good salesman, and he loves downtown Visalia. Sciacca did not have an easy childhood. The Visalia native was the only child to immigrant parents from Sicily, although he does have a half-sister. His dad, who was a farmer, worked […]
While Sandy Blankenship wasn’t born and raised in Exeter, she may just be the town’s biggest cheerleader. A Hanford native, Blankenship, whose maiden name is Massey, has worked for the Exeter Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, having served as its executive director for the past 12. Blankenship moved to Exeter following her marriage to […]
Terry Brazil did not grow up in Tulare, but she’s lived there since 1959. She never dreamed she would be director of a museum, but she served as executive director of the Tulare Historical Museum for eight years, and remains museum director today. Brazil, who grew up in Glendale, got married young, she said, because […]
In some respects, Jim Kliegl’s life turned out just about how he expected – after all, he was a teacher for nearly 40 years. In other ways, his life took unexpected turns, but is seems it all turned out for the best. Born in Ames, Iowa while his dad was attending Iowa State, the family […]
The 22nd Congressional District encompasses much of Tulare County and parts of Fresno County. Devin Nunes, a Republican from Tulare, currently occupies this seat, developed following reapportionment in 2013. He formerly represented the 21st District (in its former boundaries) for 10 years, which in 2013 was filled by David Valadao. Opponent Louie Campos is a […]
The 22nd Congressional District encompasses much of Tulare County and parts of Fresno County. Devin Nunes, a Republican from Tulare, currently occupies this seat, developed following reapportionment in 2013. He formerly represented the 21st District (in its former boundaries) for 10 years, which in 2013 was filled by David Valadao. Opponent Louie Campos is a […]
California’s 26th Assembly District contains the majority of Tulare County, a very small portion of Kern County and all of Inyo County. The district is a little more than 45% Republican and 31% Democratic of those registered to vote. The seat is currently held by Devon Mathis, a Visalia republican, who declined several requests for […]