Tulare

Backyard citrus harvest helps feed those in need

Joe Moore — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:37:14 +0000

Across the southern San Joaquin Valley, the commercial citrus harvest is virtually over. But over the past two months, a volunteer group has been working in backyards across Tulare county to collect fruit that would otherwise go to waste, and donate it to those in need. FM89's Joe Moore has this report.

Tulare hospital receives debt downgrade

Joe Moore — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:24:54 +0000

The bond rating firm Fitch announced this week that it is downgrading the debt of a Tulare county hospital. The Tulare Local Health Care District saw its rating dip from BBB- to BB+.

The firm cited the hospital’s recent drop in profitability, and dramatic decline in liquidity as factors for the downgrade. The organization believes the hospital’s financial health will stabilize in the remainder of 2012, as a new 24 bed emergency wing is completed at the Tulare Regional Medical Center.

World Ag Expo Showcases Latest Technology

Ezra Romero — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:05:25 +0000

Thousands braced the rain at the 2012 World Ag Expo in Tulare today. Expo officials expect the event to attract nearly 100,000 people by the close of the event on Thursday. The grounds contain over 1,400 exhibitors including experts in citrus, dairy, livestock and more.

Exeter celebrates 100 years of small town charm

Joe Moore — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:35:22 +0000

It’s Saturday afternoon, and the normally quiet park in the middle of downtown Exeter is packed, nearly shoulder to shoulder with people enjoying kettle corn, something called the tornado potato, and of course, a little barbeque.

“This is the barbeque chicken plate, it’s six dollars and it’s fantastic!,” says Wanda, an Exeter resident.

On Valley Edition: Ending Homelessness; Water Quality; Fresno Fair

Juanita Stevenson — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:16:16 +0000

On this week's Valley Edition we talk about efforts to end homelessness in the Valley. We also hear about the big water pollution problems facing the communities of rural Tulare County, and get a preview of the Big Fresno Fair.