County News 2020

April 4, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Deaths Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Deaths Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms two additional deaths from COVID-19 in the county. Both individuals were over 65 and both passed away on April 3, 2020.

April 3, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Closure of Lindsay District Office due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Closure of Lindsay District Office due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The County of Tulare Human Services Branch confirms two public employees at the Tulare County Health and Human Services Lindsay District Office have tested positive for the coronavirus.

April 3, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Third Death Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Third Death Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the third death from COVID-19 in the county. The patient passed away on April 1, 2020 and was our 25th confirmed positive.

April 1, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Positive Cases of COVID-19 at Redwood Springs Healthcare Center
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Positive Cases of COVID-19 at Redwood Springs Healthcare Center

Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught has announced that six patients and two healthcare professionals at the Redwood Springs Healthcare Center tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

April 1, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Second Death Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces Second Death Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the second death from COVID-19 in the county.

March 28, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces First Death Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tulare County Public Health Branch Announces First Death Related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch announces the first death from COVID-19 in the county.

March 23, 2020
County of Tulare LIMITS PUBLIC ACCESS in response to Covid-19, Remains committed to providing essential services
County of Tulare LIMITS PUBLIC ACCESS in response to Covid-19,  Remains committed to providing essential services

Effective March 23, County limits public access due to COVID-19.

March 23, 2020
Four New Cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County
Four New Cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County

Tulare County Public Health Branch announces additional COVID-19 cases.

March 20, 2020
Four New Cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County
Four New Cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County

Tulare County Public Health Branch announces new COVID-19 cases.

March 20, 2020
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Operations and Services During Stay-Home Order
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Operations and Services During Stay-Home Order

HHSA adjusts operations during statewide Stay-Home Order

March 19, 2020
Two New Cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County
Two New Cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County

County Public health Branch reports new COVID-19 cases.

March 18, 2020
Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder to close public service counters
Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder to close public service counters

A message from the Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder

March 18, 2020
Tulare County Tax Collector to Close Public Service Counters
Tulare County Tax Collector to Close Public Service Counters

A message from the Tulare County Treasurer- Tax Collector

March 18, 2020
Tulare County Positive COVID-19 Cases Rise to Five
Tulare County Positive COVID-19 Cases Rise to Five

County has a total of five COVID-19 cases. 

March 17, 2020
Tulare County Library Closure March 17, 2020 to March 31, 2020
Tulare County Library Closure March 17, 2020 to March 31, 2020

Beginning Tuesday, March 17 through March 31, 2020, all Tulare County Library Branches are closed.

March 16, 2020
Tulare County Offers Virtual Public Health Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19 on March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Tulare County Offers Virtual Public Health Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19 on March 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Town Hall to share information about the new coronavirus

March 13, 2020
Tulare County Public Health Branch and Kaweah Delta Report Second Confirmed Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tulare County Public Health Branch and Kaweah Delta Report Second Confirmed Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

County reports second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tulare County.

March 13, 2020
Deputy Haro named Officer of the Year
Deputy Haro named Officer of the Year

Deputy John Haro was named Officer of the Year by the Porterville Exchange Club

March 12, 2020
Tulare County Sheriff Suspending In-Person Visitation at TulareCounty Jail & Facilities
Tulare County Sheriff Suspending In-Person Visitation at TulareCounty Jail & Facilities

Suspended in-person visitations to due to COVID-19.

April 14, 2020
Tulare County Board of Supervisors Oppose the Release of Inmates in Tulare County Jails
Tulare County Board of Supervisors Oppose the Release of Inmates in Tulare County Jails

Letter of opposition from Tulare County Board of Supervisors.

May 7, 2020
Tulare County Board of Supervisors Names New Chief of Staff
Tulare County Board of Supervisors Names New Chief of Staff

Board hires Tammie Weyker-Adkins as new Chief of Staff.

May 5, 2020
TCFD Fire Hazard Abatement
TCFD Fire Hazard Abatement

Tulare County Fire Department has begun our annual Hazard Abatement Program for this year.

May 1, 2020
Tulare County Clerk-Recorder to resume issuing marriage licenses May 4
Tulare County Clerk-Recorder to resume issuing marriage licenses May 4

The Tulare County Clerk-Recorder will begin scheduling appointments Monday, May 4

April 30, 2020
Nicole Motley promoted to the position of Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in charge of Pest Exclusion & Standardization Division
Nicole Motley promoted to the position of Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in charge of Pest Exclusion & Standardization Division

Nicole Motley, has been promoted to Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer in charge of the Pest Exclusion & Standardization Division by Tulare’s Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer