Terry Pratt, professional photographer, has taken on the project of photo-documenting Three Rivers residents during an unprecedented time: the COVID-19 outbreak of Spring 2020, a lethal pandemic that hasn't been experienced by the world in more than a century. … [Read more...] about LIFE UNDER LOCKDOWN: Photographer documents Three Rivers during COVID-19 pandemic (13 new photos)
TRUS awards distributed to students, COVID-19 style
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Three Rivers schoolchildren are educated during the last quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, maintain physical distancing, and adhere to the State of California's stay-at-home … [Read more...] about TRUS awards distributed to students, COVID-19 style
Annie Esperanza (1956 ~ 2020): Longtime park scientist dies after heart transplant
Sequoia National Park and the Three Rivers community has lost a beloved friend and colleague. Annie Esperanza passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Stanford Hospital from complications after a heart transplant. She was 63. Annie is survived by her brother, … [Read more...] about Annie Esperanza (1956 ~ 2020): Longtime park scientist dies after heart transplant
NOTICE OF DEATH: Bob Abanathie (1936-2020)
Bobby "Bob" Abanathie of Three Rivers died Friday, April 17, 2020, at his home in Three Rivers. He was 83. A viewing will be held Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to noon, at Evans-Miller-Guinn Chapel in Exeter. A private burial will follow at Three Rivers … [Read more...] about NOTICE OF DEATH: Bob Abanathie (1936-2020)
County says short-term rentals, campgrounds, hotels should be closed
There should be no rentals to non-essential workers... —County of Tulare HHSA Karen Haught, MD, MPH, sent an email on April 20, 2020, to all who are registered with the County of Tulare as lodging facilities in unincorporated parts of the county. The … [Read more...] about County says short-term rentals, campgrounds, hotels should be closed
Delayed medical procedures allowed to resume in California
This action by Governor Newsom is one of California’s six indicators to gradually modify state’s stay-at-home order State also announces plans to add at least an additional 80 testing sites, mainly in underserved communities, and train up to 10,000 contact … [Read more...] about Delayed medical procedures allowed to resume in California
Jill Elliott: 1952 ~ 2020
It is with deep regret that the family of Jill Marie Elliott announces her passing on Monday, February 3, 2020, in Orange County, California, after a long battle with cancer. She was 67. Jill was born June 2, 1952, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, to John William … [Read more...] about Jill Elliott: 1952 ~ 2020
Three Rivers and the flu pandemic of 1918
The global flu outbreak of 1918 killed 50 million people worldwide, ranking as one of the deadliest epidemics in history. The so-called "Spanish flu" claimed more lives than World War I, which ended the same year the pandemic struck. In fact, more U.S. soldiers … [Read more...] about Three Rivers and the flu pandemic of 1918
Notice of Death: Helen Savage
Helen Lorene Savage of Visalia, Calif., passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Visalia. She was 86. Helen was a former resident of Three Rivers. No service will be held. … [Read more...] about Notice of Death: Helen Savage
News Briefs: Sierra Subs/Sage Roots now open; River View has new owners; weather watch
Sierra Subs and Sage Roots now openOn Tuesday, April 7, Sierra Subs and Sage Roots officially opened at their new location at 41651 Sierra Drive, the former Anne Lang's Emporium building. There was no fanfare, sneak-preview reception, or jam-packed grand … [Read more...] about News Briefs: Sierra Subs/Sage Roots now open; River View has new owners; weather watch