News 2024

October 4, 2024
Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed in Tulare County / Se confirman casos humanos de gripe de aves en el condado de Tulare
Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed in Tulare County / Se confirman casos humanos de gripe de aves en el condado de Tulare

Tulare County Public Health, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has confirmed two human cases of H5N1 bird flu in individuals who had contact with infected cattle at two separate Tulare County dairy farms. Both cases have mild symptoms, are being treated with antiviral medications, and are isolating at home. 

September 26, 2024
Banned Books Week: Tulare County Library Supports Your Right to Read
Banned Books Week: Tulare County Library Supports Your Right to Read

Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2024, is an annual reminder of how censorship divides us, and Tulare County Library and other libraries help bring us together. This year’s theme is “Freed Between the Lines!”

September 18, 2024
Book Festival Returns to Visalia on October 5
Book Festival Returns to Visalia on October 5

The seventh annual Tulare County Library Book Festival is set to return to the Visalia Branch Library, 200 West Oak Ave., Visalia, CA on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Come to the free event for author talks and book signings, story time, food, community partners, and much more.

September 18, 2024
Tulare County Seeks to Fill Unexpected Vacancy on the Assessment Appeals Board
Tulare County Seeks to Fill Unexpected Vacancy on the Assessment Appeals Board

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to fill an unexpected vacancy in District 5 on the Assessment Appeals Board.

September 17, 2024
Author Lino Camacho to Speak at Farmersville Branch Library
Author Lino Camacho to Speak at Farmersville Branch Library

The Tulare County Library’s Farmersville Branch is pleased to welcome author Lino Camacho, acclaimed author of Hope for the 22 and Purpose Driven Pain. This exciting author talk takes place on Thursday, September 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Farmersville Branch Library.

September 12, 2024
Groundbreaking Celebration for the New Springville Branch Library
Groundbreaking Celebration for the New Springville Branch Library

Join Tulare County Library to celebrate the start of construction for the new Springville Branch Library. The Groundbreaking Celebration will be held Monday, September 16, at 11:00 a.m. at 35697 Highway 190, Springville, CA.

September 4, 2024
Celebration Planned for Pixley Park Re-Opening
Celebration Planned for Pixley Park Re-Opening

After significant improvements to Pixley Park with the help of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Tulare County Parks will hold a re-opening celebration on September 13.

August 21, 2024
Roll Out to the Library this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month
Roll Out to the Library this September for Library Card Sign-Up Month

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Tulare County Library and the American Library Association. The Library invites everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available by signing up for and using a library card.

August 20, 2024
More than 120 Attend Event to Attract More Business Interest to California and Central Valley
More than 120 Attend Event to Attract More Business Interest to California and Central Valley

More than 120 business professionals attended TeamCalifornia’s Meet the Consultants Site Selection & Economic Development Forum at the Visalia Convention Center on August 6-8, 2024. The Meet the Consultants Forum is held in a different California each year, with the County of Tulare serving as the Host County for 2024.

August 14, 2024
West Nile Virus Case Reported in Tulare County / Caso de Virus del Nilo Occidental Reportado en el Condado de Tulare
West Nile Virus Case Reported in Tulare County / Caso de Virus del Nilo Occidental Reportado en el Condado de Tulare

Tulare County Public Health has received a report of a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Tulare County resident. Public health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus and St. Louis Encephalitis virus (SLEV) have been detected in multiple locations within the county. The two viruses are very similar and are transmitted by the same types of mosquitoes.

July 31, 2024
Economic Development Forum Kicks Off in Visalia August 6
Economic Development Forum Kicks Off in Visalia August 6

Tulare County to host more than a hundred economic development leaders in Visalia from throughout California at the Meet the Consultants Site Selection and Economic Development Forum.

July 31, 2024
Tulare County Seeks to Fill Vacancy on the Measure R Oversight Committee
Tulare County Seeks to Fill Vacancy on the Measure R Oversight Committee

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to fill a vacancy on the Measure R Citizen's Oversight Committee.

July 30, 2024
Back-to-School Drive Benefits Dinuba Students
Back-to-School Drive Benefits Dinuba Students

The Tulare County Department of Child Support Services (TCDCSS) has teamed up with Valley Strong Credit Union to hold a Back-to-School Drive benefiting students in Dinuba.

July 29, 2024
Tulare County Seeks to Fill Vacancy on the Assessments Appeals Board
Tulare County Seeks to Fill Vacancy on the Assessments Appeals Board

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to fill a vacancy on the Assessments Appeals Board.

June 27, 2024
2024/2025 Assessment Roll nears $50 billion
2024/2025 Assessment Roll nears $50 billion

Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Tara K. Freitas, CPA, announced today that the annual assessment roll is $49.97 billion, marking an 8.5% increase from last year.

June 25, 2024
TeamCalifornia's 10th Annual Meet the Consultants Forum Comes to Tulare County for First Time
TeamCalifornia's 10th Annual Meet the Consultants Forum Comes to Tulare County for First Time

This gathering is a unique opportunity for site selectors, economic development stakeholders and leaders from California cities and counties to convene and explore potential economic development opportunities across the state.

June 18, 2024
Ivanhoe Community Breaks Ground on the Road 160 Sidewalk Improvement Project
Ivanhoe Community Breaks Ground on the Road 160 Sidewalk Improvement Project

On June 18, the Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) broke ground on its Road 160 Sidewalk Improvement Project in Ivanhoe, Calif.

June 10, 2024
Authors Jennifer J. Chow and Lorie Lewis Ham visit the Visalia Branch Library
Authors Jennifer J. Chow and Lorie Lewis Ham visit the Visalia Branch Library

Tulare County Library’s Visalia Branch welcomes authors Jennifer J. Chow and Lorie Lewis Ham for a presentation and book signing on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend and hear the authors speak about their newest books.

June 4, 2024
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens at Tulare County Libraries
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens at Tulare County Libraries

This summer, eight Tulare County Library Branches offer free meals to children and teens, ages 1 to 18.

June 3, 2024
Mooney Grove Dog Park Grand Opening
Mooney Grove Dog Park Grand Opening

Tulare County Parks is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated Mooney Grove Dog Park, on June 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This innovative addition to Mooney Grove Park promises to be a haven for both furry companions and their owners, featuring an array of amenities designed for enjoyment and exercise.