Tulare eyes various projects to target with ‘Biden bucks’
With $18 million in Federal coronavirus relief on its way, the City of Tulare is starting the process to look at how to spend the money. Here’s an early look.
Visalia
Agriculture, Visalia
Tulare Co. crop report shows dip in production in 2020
Tulare County Ag Commissioner Tom Tucker points to price drops in almonds, grapes, peaches and tangerines as the culprit to a down year.
Politics
Taped-up signs may put Salas in hot water with Federal campaign watchdogs
Masking tape on yard signs were an interesting design choice, now they might spark a second-look from Federal election authorities.
Clovis
Clovis taps Holt as next City Manager
The City of Clovis will have a new day-to-day boss at City Hall.
Politics
Progressives excoriate Salas over oil support, Huerta for backing lawmaker in Congressional bid
Rudy Salas’ support of the oil industry was tough to swallow for progressives. Dolores Huerta’s endorsement was pouring salt on the wound.
Business, Hanford
Hanford OKs bump in number of weed shops
With two recreational cannabis dispensaries up and running in Hanford, a third will soon be on its way.
Politics
Weeks after exit, Bakersfield homeless czar Gill launches challenge to McCarthy
Louis Gill, the recently departed 21-year chief of Bakersfield’s Homeless Center and Alliance Against Family Violence, has already found his second act.
Business, Merced
Merced halts opposition to PG&E rate proposal to confer with utility
It appears that a fledgling, Valley-led effort to pushback on PG&E has awoken the sleeping giant that is California’s largest utility.
COVID-19, Education
Watch: Valley parents rally against vax mandate in Monday school walkout
Pushback to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for California’s school children hit a fever pitch on Monday.
Fundraising, Politics
Who leads pack of challengers in Calif.’s most competitive House seat? A 25-year-old Mayor.
While Salas didn’t begin raising money until his announcement on Monday, the top dog in the cash dash might surprise you.
