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Tulare County Supervisors greenlight $1.38bil budget
The balanced 2019-20 budget is a $119.2 million bump compared to the previous fiscal year, the County of Tulare reported. Here's where it will go.
September 10, 2019
Visalia behavioral school principal resigns less than a week into school year
Robert Postler, the former principal at the new Creekside Community Day School in Visalia, resigned his position before the first week of school concluded.
August 27, 2019
AOC takes in sights of Kings Canyon National Park
The Green New Deal pitchwoman posted videos from Kings Canyon National Park on her Instagram, highlighting the local gem and its environmental impact.
August 22, 2019
Tulare’s Connie Conway tapped to lead USDA Farm Service Agency
Conway, the former Assembly GOP Leader, is the latest Valley politico to join the Trump administration in the Ag department.
August 6, 2019
District Attorney declines to charge Dinuba priest Diaz
Rev. Raul Diaz, who was a member of the famous McFarland High School cross country team, was the subject of an anonymous report of sexual misconduct.
July 29, 2019
Downtown Visalia business district renewed for 10 more years
The business district responsible for improvements in Visalia's downtown will continue operating for another decade following a vote of business owners.
July 15, 2019
Tulare County Library eliminates late fees
Tulare County becomes the first library in the Central Valley to eliminate late fees, joining more than 50 libraries nationwide.
June 24, 2019
The future of Adventist Health Tulare is riding on hospital’s “Tower of Shame”
The major project that has brought much consternation to Tulare's hospital may very well be its pathway to a stable, if not surging, future.
June 23, 2019
Gang sweep cripples Valley’s Nuestra Familia drug operation, nearly 100 arrested
In the course of the 10-month Operation Red Reaper, 96 people were arrested and 74 firearms were seized, including 14 fully automatic firearms.
June 19, 2019
Special financing for solar projects proves sticky for Valley residents
On the surface, the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program looks straight forward. Yet, some Valley cities have voted to eliminate the program.
June 18, 2019