Toni Lynne Gonzales will lead the resurrected department, which is scheduled to open July 15.
Crocker squares off against two challengers for Tulare Supervisor seat
Former Exeter Mayor Robyn Stearns and retired Tulare County Sheriff’s Captain Larry Micari are taking on Supervisor Kuyler Crocker.
Tulare taps Rob Hunt as permanent City Manager
Hunt’s official contract will be approved at the June 18 City Council meeting.
Visalia looks to regulate sidewalk vendors
A new ordinance looks to regulate sidewalk vendors following a state law that legalized street vending but allowed local health and safety rules.
Visalia approves hike in rates and fees for 2019
The Visalia City Council approved Monday new fees, increases and adjustments to the city’s Rates and Fees Schedule for the upcoming fiscal year.
CalFresh expansion adds 4,700 to food stamps in Tulare County
The CalFresh food program is expanding statewide, the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency announced Tuesday. That means more are joining the state’s food stamps program.
Sheriff closes Kings River in Tulare County
The Army Corps of Engineers is currently releasing flood waters from Pine Flat Dam at 5,200 cubic feet per second.
South Valley students bet against underage gambling
A new campaign arrived following a statewide survey showing 43.8% of underage gambling originated in Tulare and Kings County.
Two rabid bats found in Tulare County
Last year, 13 percent of bats tested by the Tulare County Public Health Lab had rabies.
How are Valley kids faring at the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
The San Joaquin Valley is already home to one Scripps National Spelling Bee winner. Could it become home to two?
