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Visalia amps up efforts to combat illegal fireworks use
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the Visalia Fire Department is beefing up its efforts to curtail the use of illegal fireworks.
June 21, 2022
Visalia’s e-commerce boom gets a double dose of Amazon, docs say.
A 1.1 million square foot warehouse in northwest Visalia officially has a tenant.
June 5, 2022
Tulare looks to reap cash from weed shops, growers with tax push
Tulare is looking for a second-layer of revenue from pot shops and cannabis growers operating in the south Valley city.
May 18, 2022
Tulare County chafes over revealing Sheriff’s military equipment
“This equipment isn’t for a parade. This equipment is necessary for the maintenance of public safety,” one Supervisor said, objecting to state mandates.
May 17, 2022
Visalia to once again explore OKing cannabis retailers
Cannabis is back on the menu for Visalia.
May 16, 2022
Kaweah Health eyes its ticket to better doctor recruitment: housing
The Visalia-based hospital district is hoping to improve its standing to recruit medical school talent seeking residency.
May 3, 2022
Kaweah eyes asking voters for OK on $500mil new hospital wing
Kaweah Health struggled to convince voters to approve earthquake-related improvements. Now, they're setting-up another opportunity to convince locals to make moves.
April 21, 2022
Tulare Co. lawmakers urge state to suspend gas tax
Tulare County is asking the State of California to suspend the gas tax in order to combat rising prices.
April 19, 2022
Hensley, 31-year Tulare Police Chief, to retire
Tulare is on the lookout for a new police chief with Wes Hensley set to retire this summer.
April 11, 2022
Tulare Co. commits $1.5mil for homeless housing project
More permanent housing for homeless individuals is headed to Tulare County.
April 5, 2022