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Cyber attack strikes Visalia Unified, shuts down IT systems
The district announced that a ransomware attack has impacted and shut down many IT systems.
May 18, 2021
Economist hints at pandemic bounce back for Tulare Co.
Despite a pandemic and an impending drought, the economic glass is looking half-full, a top economist told Tulare County business leaders Friday.
April 30, 2021
Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up
Valley drivers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump. Just how bad is it in your city? Click to see the prices from today versus 2020.
April 18, 2021
Visalia Unified to reopen middle and high schools March 25
Students whose parents have chosen the in-person learning option will return to school on March 25 as the district shifts to a hybrid model.
March 17, 2021
Tulare Co. moves to red, but rest of Valley remains in purple
Tulare County has progressed in California’s COVID-19 reopening blueprint, leaving the most-restrictive purple tier on Tuesday and entering the red tier.
March 16, 2021
Construction committee named to finish ‘Tower of Shame’ construction
Completing a long-sought, oft-controversial tower at Adventist Health Tulare – formerly Tulare Regional Medical Center – took another step forward last week.
March 1, 2021
Facing litany of charges, Ex-Tulare hospital exec seeks defenders of Weinstein, Casey Anthony
Dr. Benny Benzeevi, the former CEO of Tulare's lone public hospital, is recruing lawyers responsible for defending Harvey Weinstein, Aaron Hernandez, and Casey Anthony.
January 12, 2021
Valley counties begins doling out COVID-19 vaccine doses
"The light at the end of the tunnel" comes as local hospitals begin to open alternative care sites for increasing COVID-19 patients.
December 15, 2020
Tulare Co. shutters jury trials for 2020
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike in the San Joaquin Valley, at least one county is putting its courtrooms on furlough akin to the March shutdown.
December 7, 2020
Facing 40 felony charges, Ex-Tulare hospital CEO surrenders to FBI
Dr. Benny Benzeevi was arrested by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday night.
December 6, 2020