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California Bill Proposes 50% Tax on Profits of Private ICE Detention Centers
Assembly Bill 1633 targets private contractors to fund state immigration services
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Visalia Seeks Community Input for Future Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Public meeting scheduled for Feb. 11 to gather feedback on local parks and neighborhood needs
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Hanford City Council Approves Police SUVs and Fire Communication Upgrades
Traffic unit to replace motorcycles with SUVs to improve officer safety
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Visalia City Council Approves Plans for New Elliott Park
Construction on the 4-acre neighborhood site is expected to begin in late 2026
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California Launches Website to Report Federal Agent Actions Amid Economic Warnings
State leaders introduce reporting tool as experts warn of financial risks from mass deportations
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Visalia City Council Explores Funding for New $33 Million Aquatic Center
City council votes to study sales tax measure and project timelines for proposed facility
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California Launches Nation’s First Online Tool to Stop Data Brokers From Selling Personal Info
New 'DROP' platform allows residents to opt out of data sales in a single step
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Tulare City Council Reviews Plans for 180-Bed Emergency Homeless Shelter
Lighthouse Rescue Mission to manage new Hillman Health Center facility under 'Tulare-first' policy
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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments to Multiple California State Boards and Commissions
Governor Newsom fills roles for medical, water, and public safety boards
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Porterville City Council to Discuss Flood Repairs and Affordable Housing Project
Meeting agenda includes $6 million for Tule River restoration and a new housing agreement
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Federal Court Upholds California Proposition 50 Redistricting Maps
Ruling maintains voting lines targeting five Republican-held congressional seats in 2026
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Visalia Investigates New Taxes to Address Projected $44.5 Million Parks Funding Gap
Rising construction costs and projected deficits prompt Visalia to explore new taxes for recreation projects
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KTAAA Board Files Complaint Against State Over Porterville Care Home Conditions
Local officials allege state negligence at Autumn Oaks facility despite 53 complaints over five years
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Porterville City Council Approves Plans for New $22 Million Library on Olive Avenue
The $22 million project replaces the facility lost in a fatal fire after a six-year delay
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KTAAA Board to Discuss Violations at Autumn Oaks Senior Care Facility
Board to review facility status after 40 citations and resident relocations
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Tulare County Board of Supervisors Names New Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
Amy Shuklian and Dennis Townsend selected for leadership roles following unanimous vote
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Visalia Partners with CivicPlus to Launch New City Website
New platform will make public records requests and non-emergency reporting easier by mid-March 2026
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Visalia to Host Public Meeting on Houston Neighborhood Street Improvements
Public meeting set for Jan. 22 to discuss bike lanes, sidewalk upgrades, and traffic changes
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Understanding How Visalia Creates Its City Budget
Local officials use a structured process to balance daily needs with long-term infrastructure projects