Fall colors in autumnal splendor on the South Fork near the entrance to Sequoia National Park. submitted photo Though Kaweah Country conditions have improved considerably since the drenching of November 8, most of California is yet to experience a true … [Read more...] about Weather watch: Drought conditions and fire danger persist statewide
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Tulare County coronavirus daily cases approaching springtime highs: November 26 by the numbers
U.S. coronavirus death toll eclipses 269,555 The U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpassed 240,000 in early November 2020, and as of Thanksgiving Day, November 26, nearly 270,000 have now died. Some public health experts predict the total could be more than 300,000 … [Read more...] about Tulare County coronavirus daily cases approaching springtime highs: November 26 by the numbers
Mineral King Road bridge team unveils state-of-the-art design
Mineral King Road will have two bridges On Thursday, November 19, a Tulare County-led project team unveiled an innovative new desgn for the preservation and future use of the historic Oak Grove Bridge. The meeting was held as a webinar via Zoom … [Read more...] about Mineral King Road bridge team unveils state-of-the-art design
Election 2020: Counting Tulare County’s votes
Michelle Baldwin: Tulare County Registrar of Voters With accusations of "widespread voter fraud" and the challenges posed by voting in a pandemic, there was added pressure on Tulare County's Registrar of Voters in this current election cycle to get it right. … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Counting Tulare County’s votes
Two injured in Cobble Knoll crash
On Saturday, November 14, at 2:50 p.m., near the entrance to Cobble Knoll Recreation Area, just west of Holiday Lodge, a Kawasaki 650cc motorcycle was headed eastbound and struck a vehicle stopped in the roadway while waiting to make a left … [Read more...] about Two injured in Cobble Knoll crash
Holiday Season 2020: COVID-19 will be this season’s Grinch
The majority of California counties, including Tulare, are in the most restrictive tier starting November 17 California is experiencing the fastest increase in cases we have seen yet. (Governor Gavin Newsom) The Grim Statistics: Since March 2020, … [Read more...] about Holiday Season 2020: COVID-19 will be this season’s Grinch
Holiday traditions in Three Rivers: North Fork Bridge illuminated, Santa’s tow truck relocated
North Fork Bridge lights schedule Lights and garland will adorn the North Fork Bridge again this year, but without all the fanfare. The North Fork Bridge lights, a favorite Three Rivers tradition that was resurrected three years ago by the Three Rivers Chamber … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions in Three Rivers: North Fork Bridge illuminated, Santa’s tow truck relocated
FYE Sports: Trail shoes done right
Check out the new TOPO trail and running shoes at FYE Sports What's the most popular sport in the world? If you said something in the realm of hiking, running or trail running you'd be correct. The outdoor gear business is a multi-billion dollar … [Read more...] about FYE Sports: Trail shoes done right
Quesadilla Gorilla: A community investment in Three Rivers
Quesadilla Gorilla: Here we grow again When the Three Rivers Community Plan was finalized in 2018, the Three Rivers CSD asked the Board of Supervisors for five percent of the local Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) to plan for community-driven projects. The … [Read more...] about Quesadilla Gorilla: A community investment in Three Rivers
Village Market changes ownership
There's an old adage among small business owners that for the right price every business is for sale. During a pandemic, it might even be more true. For owners Greg and Nataliya Dixon, the Village Market was not for sale or listed among businesses even thinking … [Read more...] about Village Market changes ownership