News 2025

July 24, 2025
Tulare County Public Health Confirms Case of Measles / La Rama de Salud Pública del Condado de Tulare Confirma Caso de Sarampión
Tulare County Public Health Confirms Case of Measles / La Rama de Salud Pública del Condado de Tulare Confirma Caso de Sarampión

The patient was unvaccinated and contracted the virus while traveling outside California.

El paciente no estaba vacunado y contrajo el virus mientras viajaba fuera de California.

July 23, 2025
Tulare County Probation Launches State's Largest Mobile Service Center
Tulare County Probation Launches State's Largest Mobile Service Center

The Mobile Service Center officially launched June 2 with initial stops at the Dinuba Library and Ledbetter Park in Cutler. Since then, the unit has expanded its reach to eight additional locations. Operating on a rotating schedule, the center serves individuals in the community who may face challenges related to housing, transportation or access to essential services.

July 10, 2025
Potential Growth Coming to Traver
Potential Growth Coming to Traver

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is considering revisions to the Traver Community Plan—an important step toward fostering new growth and opportunity in the region.

July 10, 2025
Back-to-School Drive Benefits Dinuba & Porterville Students
Back-to-School Drive Benefits Dinuba & Porterville Students

In support of Child Support Awareness Month (August), the Tulare County Department of Child Support Services (TCDCSS) has teamed up with Valley Strong Credit Union to hold its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Drive benefiting students in Dinuba and Porterville. The Back-to-School Drive will run from July 1, 2025, through July 30, 2025.

July 9, 2025
2025/2026 Tulare County Assessment Roll tops $52.95 billion
2025/2026 Tulare County Assessment Roll tops $52.95 billion

Tulare County’s total taxable property value climbed to $52.95 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, reflecting a 6% increase over the prior year, Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Tara K. Freitas, CPA, announced today.

June 4, 2025
"Level Up" With the Library's Summer Reading Challenge / Sube De Nivel en Tu Biblioteca
"Level Up" With the Library's Summer Reading Challenge / Sube De Nivel en Tu Biblioteca

“Level Up at Your Library” runs from Tuesday, June 10 through Saturday, June 19, 2025. Become a challenger today.

“Sube de nivel en tu biblioteca", se llevará a cabo del martes 10 de junio hasta el sábado 19 de julio del 2025.  Participe hoy.

June 1, 2025
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens at Tulare County Libraries / Comidas de verano gratis para niños y adolescentes en las Bibliotecas del Condado de Tulare
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens at Tulare County Libraries / Comidas de verano gratis para ninos y adolescentes en las Bibliotecas del Condado de Tulare

The Tulare County Library offers free meals in Summer 2025 to children and teens, ages 1 to 18 at the Dinuba, Tipton, Lindsay, Visalia, Strathmore, Pixley, Alpaugh, and Earlimart Branches.

La Biblioteca del Condado de Tulare ofrece comidas gratis durante el verano de 2025 a niños y adolescentes de 1 a 18 años en las sucursales de Dinuba, Tipton, Lindsay, Visalia, Strathmore, Pixley, Alpaugh y Earlimart.

May 13, 2025
County Seeks to Fill Vacancies on the Teviston Community Services District
County Seeks to Fill Vacancies on the Teviston Community Services District

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to fill two (2) vacant positions on the Teviston Community Services District.

May 12, 2025
Ashley Mendoza Named Public Law Lawyer of the Year
Ashley Mendoza Named Public Law Lawyer of the Year

The Tulare County Bar Association presented its Public Law Lawyer of the Year Award to Ashley Mendoza, Senior Child Support Attorney with the Tulare County Department of Child Support Services on May 1, 2025.

May 9, 2025
Tulare County RMA Welcomes New Assistant Director of Public Works
Tulare County RMA Welcomes New Assistant Director of Public Works

The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) is pleased to announce the arrival of Ahmad Alkhayyat as the new Assistant Director of Public Works.

May 9, 2025
English as a Second Language Class Beginner's Level / Clase de Ingles para nivel principiante
English as a Second Language Class Beginner's Level / Clase de Ingles para nivel principiante

Tulare County Library’s Read to Succeed Literacy is offering an in person beginner's level English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults

El Programa de Alfabetización Read to Succeed de la Biblioteca del Condado de Tulare estará ofreciendo una clase de inglés de nivel principiante completamente gratis en persona.

April 28, 2025
Special Event Storytime: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Special Event Storytime: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Join the Tulare County Library for a chance to win a free book and learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 

April 9, 2025
Tulare County Library Celebrates Poetry and the Life and Works of Wilma McDaniel
Tulare County Library Celebrates Poetry and the Life and Works of Wilma McDaniel

The “Okie Poet,” Wilma McDaniel, will be the focus of Tulare County Library’s celebration of National Poetry Month on Saturday, April 12 at the Visalia Branch Library.

March 31, 2025
Tulare County Library Celebrates National Library Week
Tulare County Library Celebrates National Library Week

The Tulare County Library is gearing up to celebrate National Library Week April 6-12, 2025. So let’s get "Drawn to the Library," to explore the wealth of resources and services available at our branches, bookmobile, literacy center, or online.

March 26, 2025
Celebrate Community and Culture at Tulare County Museum's Jamboree
Celebrate Community and Culture at Tulare County Museum's Jamboree

The Tulare County Museum invites the public to the eighth annual Museum Jamboree. This free event will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tulare County Museum in Mooney Grove Park. The event offers an exciting day of performances, interactive experiences, and delicious local eats.

March 20, 2025
Bartlett Park to Reopen with Celebration
Bartlett Park to Reopen with Celebration

After two years of closure due to severe damage from the floods in March 2023, Bartlett Park has officially reopened to the public.

March 19, 2025
CAL FIRE's New Fire Hazard Severity Maps: Public Invited to Review and Comment
CAL FIRE's New Fire Hazard Severity Maps: Public Invited to Review and Comment

The public is invited to review and comment on newly published Fire Hazard Severity maps, which CAL FIRE has updated to show areas of Tulare County with the greatest wildfire risks.

March 14, 2025
Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer / El Condado De Tulare Elige A Un Nuevo Oficial De Salud Publica
Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer / El Condado De Tulare Elige A Un Nuevo Oficial De Salud Publica

On February 11, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4, 2025.

El 11 de febrero de 2025, la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Tulare votó a favor de nombrar a la Dra. Asma Tariq para el puesto de Funcionaria de Salud del Condado, a partir del 4 de mayo de 2025.

March 13, 2025
Tulare County Behavioral Health Expands Services with Commitment to Community / Salud Conductual del Condado De Tulare Amplia Sus Servicios Con Un Compromiso A La Comunidad
Tulare County Behavioral Health Expands Services with Commitment to Community / Salud Conductual del Condado De Tulare Amplia Sus Servicios Con Un Compromiso A La Comunidad

Recognizing the need for comprehensive mental and behavioral health services and are actively working to expand services in Tulare County.

Reconociendo la necesidad de servicios integrales de salud mental y del comportamiento y están trabajando activamente para ampliar los servicios en el Condado de Tulare.

February 25, 2025
Join a Tulare County Library Branch for Read Across America Week from March 2-8, 2025
Join a Tulare County Library Branch for Read Across America Week from March 2-8, 2025

Kids and teens (ages 0-18) are invited to participate in Tulare County Library’s Read Across America March Book Madness!