County News 2014

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.

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. 

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

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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? 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 

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