County News 2014

July 16, 2014
Tulare County Library to Present Duffy Hudson as Albert Einstein
Tulare County Library to Present Duffy Hudson as Albert Einstein

For a light-hearted look at Albert Einsteins life and work, come to the Tulare County Library Visalia Branch on July 24 at 6:30 pm.

July 9, 2014
Tulare County Building permits continue to grow – Housing permits up 66%
Tulare County Building permits continue to grow – Housing permits up 66%

Tulare County officials say building permit requests for residential housing soared and the value of construction permits issued during the County’s recently completed Fiscal Year 2013/2014 increased as well.

June 4, 2014
Tulare County's Water Conservation Saves Millions of Gallons
Tulare County's Water Conservation Saves Millions of Gallons

Tulare County is doing its part to save water during California’s historic drought by turning off sprinklers, focusing on planting drought resistant plants, and seeking ways to improve irrigation efficiency at its parks and grounds. 

June 3, 2014
Tulare County Closer to Banning Marijuana Grows
Tulare County Closer to Banning Marijuana Grows

Tulare County is one step closer to banning all marijuana cultivation in its unincorporated areas. 

June 2, 2014
County Program Donates Tons of Food to Local Non-Profit
County Program Donates Tons of Food to Local Non-Profit

A Tulare County non-profit received more than a ton of donated food thanks to the “Foods for Fines” program.

May 22, 2014
County Library to Offer Arts & Crafts Workshops in June
County Library to Offer Arts & Crafts Workshops in June

Boys and girls who want to provide their dad a gift for Father’s Day can receive a helping hand from Tulare County Library staff. 

May 20, 2014
Kings River Closed for Recreation Due to Drought
Kings River Closed for Recreation Due to Drought

Tulare County residents and visitors seeking to use the Kings River for recreational purposes, such as boating or water skiing, will not be able to due to extremely low water levels. 

May 12, 2014
County Meets with State Drought Task Force
County Meets with State Drought Task Force

Kings and Tulare County officials met with Gov. Jerry Brown’s Drought Task Force this morning to discuss and hear how the state’s present and pending water shortage is affecting local agencies. 

May 8, 2014
Senior Day in the Park Scheduled for May 16
Senior Day in the Park Scheduled for May 16

The 45th Annual Senior Day in the Park will feature Polynesian Dancers, an Elvis impersonator, music, and food. Why wouldn't you want to go? 

May 6, 2014
Ryan McArthur Named 2013 Tulare County Employee of the Year
Ryan McArthur Named 2013 Tulare County Employee of the Year

How do you win employee of the year for an organization of more than 4,000 employees? One way is to take initiative and save more than $100,000 in vendor costs on a critical project.

May 2, 2014
Tulare County Youth To Be Honored at Red Carpet Event
Tulare County Youth To Be Honored at Red Carpet Event

Hundreds of Tulare County’s middle and high school students will be honored during a red carpet event next week for community service projects they conducted as part of the Step Up Youth Challenge. 

May 1, 2014
Tulare County & Porterville Sign Settlement Agreement; Lawsuits Dropped
Tulare County & Porterville Sign Settlement Agreement; Lawsuits Dropped

Several years of negotiations between Tulare County and the City of Porterville related to land use and the process for possible collection of impact fees wrapped up this week. 

April 29, 2014
Supervisors Proclaim May 2014 Mental Health Awareness Month
Supervisors Proclaim May 2014 Mental Health Awareness Month

The Board of Supervisors today designated May 2014 as Mental Health Month in Tulare County to kick off an array of activities planned throughout the month.

April 28, 2014
Vote By Mail Ballots to Arrive Soon for June 3 Election
Vote By Mail Ballots to Arrive Soon for June 3 Election

Tulare County’s registered voters who vote by mail can expect their ballots beginning May 5. 

April 23, 2014
Library to Offer Arts & Crafts Activities for Youth in May
Library to Offer Arts & Crafts Activities for Youth in May

Tulare County’s branch libraries will be offering a variety of craft opportunities for youth through the month of May. 

April 22, 2014
Supervisors Proclaim April 22 as Adult Literacy Day in Tulare County
Supervisors Proclaim April 22 as Adult Literacy Day in Tulare County

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors designated April 22 as Adult Literacy Day at its weekly board meeting.

April 21, 2014
COS President to Speak at Visalia Branch Library
COS President to Speak at Visalia Branch Library

The Tulare County Library’s latest speaker in the “Getting to Know” series is a true “Giant” in Tulare County education.

April 16, 2014
Fish and Wildlife Funds Available
Fish and Wildlife Funds Available

Organizations in Tulare County who are dedicated to protecting, conserving, and preserving fish and wildlife are eligible to apply for funds through the Tulare County Fish and Game Commission. 

April 11, 2014
Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching
Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching

Voters registration deadlines are approaching. Don't miss out on your opportunity to vote in the upcoming elections!

April 10, 2014
Updates from Board of Supervisors visit to Washington, D.C.
Updates from Board of Supervisors visit to Washington, D.C.

Four members of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Officer are in Washington, D.C. this week. Read more about how their meetings went with U.S. Senators, Congressmen and key Federal staff.