After breathing unhealthful levels of smoke for more than two weeks, the incredible clear out for Thanksgiving Day reminded all of us why we are here. That eventful quarter-inch of rain on November 21 brought drastic improvement in the local conditions … [Read more...] about Frightful or Delightful?
Changes coming to one of Three Rivers’s oldest businesses
In Three Rivers, owning a small business can be a way to earn a living without having to commute to a 9-to-5 job. Some small businesses open and close seemingly overnight. But others have the right stuff to be successful. Part of that success … [Read more...] about Changes coming to one of Three Rivers’s oldest businesses
Three Rivers Fire Safe Council mobilizes for 2019
Following a November 3 preliminary meeting that outlined the who, what, when, and where of how a Fire Safe Council could be organized in Three Rivers, Elizabeth LaMar of Three Rivers, a grant specialist with the California FSC, told a packed house … [Read more...] about Three Rivers Fire Safe Council mobilizes for 2019
Romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli came from coastal California
On November 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its warning to consumers regarding tainted romaine lettuce. CDC continues to advise that U.S. consumers not eat and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any romaine lettuce … [Read more...] about Romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli came from coastal California
Thank You note from Three Rivers School
Tulare County’s November 6 election results were certified by Michelle Baldwin, registrar of voters, on December 4, 2018. The only local issue on the ballot was Measure E, a bond for Three Rivers School.Official results show the bond passed with 838 … [Read more...] about Thank You note from Three Rivers School
National Day of Mourning means no mail
Mail delivery and post office retail services will be suspended Wednesday, Dec. 5, in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush (1924-2018). The U.S. Postal Service announced the temporary pause for the National Day of Mourning, which was … [Read more...] about National Day of Mourning means no mail
WEATHER WATCH: November 30, 2018
California's newest-worst wildfire catastrophe is now saturated. California's rainy season has been arriving later each year, which extends "fire season."The current round of storms should be season-ending for this year's … [Read more...] about WEATHER WATCH: November 30, 2018
A dazzling display of holiday cheer
The third annual Festival of Trees was held Wednesday and Thursday at St. Anthony Retreat in Three Rivers. Preceding the auction event on Thursday evening, a Wednesday preview of the trees was held. At the preview, judges presented awards for the … [Read more...] about A dazzling display of holiday cheer
Cedar Grove Pack Station will continue its park operations
Tim Loverin, who has operated the Cedar Grove Pack Station under a concession contract with the National Park Service for 21 years, was selected last month to continue that operation for another five years. Cedar Grove Pack Station is located in Kings … [Read more...] about Cedar Grove Pack Station will continue its park operations
Woodlake High School: Fall Sports 2018
In sports, like so many things in life, often the best moves you make are making no moves at all. That’s how WUSD’s new Athletic Director Shannon Taylor describes her first season at the helm of Woodlake’s scholastic sports … [Read more...] about Woodlake High School: Fall Sports 2018