The Three Rivers Historical Society has added a new historical reproduction to its collection of outdoor display items. Currently displayed outdoors, on the property just west of the museum, are two vintage fire engines, Pat O' Connells tow … [Read more...] about Bahwell Saloon: The first saloon in Three Rivers is recreated
One more coronavirus case confirmed in Three Rivers: Positives now at 42
In the past 30 days the average of new cases in Three Rivers is approaching a new case every day Since Tuesday January 12 to Thursday January 14, one more case of COVID-19 was confirmed among residents of Three Rivers bringing the county HHSA … [Read more...] about One more coronavirus case confirmed in Three Rivers: Positives now at 42
HHSA releases Tulare County COVID-19 vaccine schedule
The COVID-19 virus continues to spread at alarming rates throughout Tulare County. In the midst of an ongoing surge of infections following holiday social gatherings, Tulare County Public Health released its COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule for distribution. … [Read more...] about HHSA releases Tulare County COVID-19 vaccine schedule
TRUS board sets priorities for 2021
The Board ponders COVID-19 testing and Mrs. Sherwood's retirement On Wednesday, January 6, the Three Rivers Union School district school board met via zoom for it's first meeting of 2021. Winter break ends this weekend as 55 students grades … [Read more...] about TRUS board sets priorities for 2021
2020 weather watch: Deepening drought and the worst wildfire season ever
2020: Unprecedented warm weather mostly made matters worse In 2020, California endured its worst wildfire season on record by a huge margin, in the midst of a pandemic that grew more severe in the waning days of a horrific year. Dozens of Californians died in … [Read more...] about 2020 weather watch: Deepening drought and the worst wildfire season ever
FYE Sports: A fitness resolution in 2021
2021: Get fit and stay fit Of all the negatives of trying to survive a pandemic, it has afforded lots of folks more time for self-improvement. In Kaweah Country that means going outside and doing something: walking, hiking, running, cycling, yoga — in … [Read more...] about FYE Sports: A fitness resolution in 2021
Top stories of 2020: 3R News breaking bad and it’s not over yet
Fire and coronavirus topped 3R News coverage for 2020 There were really no big surprises in the local stories that garnered the most attention (page views) in 2020. In the past 25 years that Kaweah Country and Three Rivers have been our beat, we've usually … [Read more...] about Top stories of 2020: 3R News breaking bad and it’s not over yet
DUI factors into rollover crash
It is in this notorious series of s-curves, .2 miles up canyon from the entrance to Deer Canyon, where the most recent rollover accident occurred on Friday, December 18. The Visalia motorist went airborne, rolled over and landed in the trees on the step … [Read more...] about DUI factors into rollover crash
Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree is a virtual visit in 2020
In what should have been the 94th annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree, the pandemic ensured that the 2020 Trek to the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park was a virtual visit. Since the annual Trek to the Tree, started by … [Read more...] about Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree is a virtual visit in 2020
Sequoia and Kings Canyon’s new superintendent speaks
There will never be another opportunity to make a first impression When Clay Jordan was named superintendent of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks three months ago, and the Castle Fire was threatening Garfield Grove and much of the southern portion of … [Read more...] about Sequoia and Kings Canyon’s new superintendent speaks