Leaders in Valley communities are taking a breath following a media frenzy over vaping deaths, deciding to nix bans on sales of e-cigarettes.
Sharon Gill, Porterville Unified school board member, passes at 73
First elected in 1990 to the Porterville Union High School board, Gill served through the unification of Porterville’s school districts.
Woodlake Unified Superintendent Gamino resigns
Woodlake Unified Superintendent Alfonso Gamino resigned his position on Tuesday, one month into his second school year with the district.
Tulare County Supervisors greenlight $1.38bil budget
The balanced 2019-20 budget is a $119.2 million bump compared to the previous fiscal year, the County of Tulare reported. Here’s where it will go.
Visalia behavioral school principal resigns less than a week into school year
Robert Postler, the former principal at the new Creekside Community Day School in Visalia, resigned his position before the first week of school concluded.
AOC takes in sights of Kings Canyon National Park
The Green New Deal pitchwoman posted videos from Kings Canyon National Park on her Instagram, highlighting the local gem and its environmental impact.
Tulare’s Connie Conway tapped to lead USDA Farm Service Agency
Conway, the former Assembly GOP Leader, is the latest Valley politico to join the Trump administration in the Ag department.
District Attorney declines to charge Dinuba priest Diaz
Rev. Raul Diaz, who was a member of the famous McFarland High School cross country team, was the subject of an anonymous report of sexual misconduct.
Downtown Visalia business district renewed for 10 more years
The business district responsible for improvements in Visalia’s downtown will continue operating for another decade following a vote of business owners.
Tulare County Library eliminates late fees
Tulare County becomes the first library in the Central Valley to eliminate late fees, joining more than 50 libraries nationwide.