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State wins industrial zoning lawsuit against Tulare
A local judge sided with the state in its lawsuit challenging a 2024 zoning ordinance that allowed by-right approval cold storage projects.
February 20, 2026
Visalia Unified probing senior picture featuring slur
Redwood High seniors who wore lettered shirts reading "Class of 2026 Always Legit" rearranged themselves to spell out a slur, prompting an investigation and discipline from Visalia Unified.
February 16, 2026
City of Tulare set for industrial jobs showdown in court against Bonta
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s attempts to crack down on industrial jobs has led to a Tulare County courtroom over how the City of Tulare permits cold storage operations.
February 12, 2026
Tulare County prosecutes nearly 700 Prop. 36 cases in first year
With the power of Prop. 36, Tulare County has sent over half of its felony drug cases to a treatment program.
January 26, 2026
Judicial Commission reprimands Tulare judge for misconduct
The public reprimand detailed various issues of misconduct from Tulare County Judge Robin Wolfe from 2022 to 2025.
December 16, 2025
Visalia Rawhide bought by OnDeck Partners
A private equity firm based out of New York has bought the Rawhide as part of its first step into sports ownership.
December 11, 2025
Tulare explores sales tax measure to fund services in face of deficit
City officials expect Tulare to be hit with a budget deficit that would result in a cut to services without a new tax measure to increase revenues.
December 3, 2025
Tulare Supervisors oust cemetery district manager over claims of mismanagement
Instability on the cemetery's board and complaints about manager Clara Bernardo's performance factored into last week's decision.
November 3, 2025
Porterville man faces federal charges in relation to involvement with violent extremist group “764”
Court documents detail several disturbing charges against extremist group member Tony Long.
October 27, 2025
Newsom appoints two new judges in Fresno, Tulare counties
Both judges are not registered with a political party and fill vacancies created by retirements.
October 22, 2025