The first pioneers came into the Southern San Joaquin Valley in the 1850s. Still, until the arrival of the railroad in 1872, farmers had...

Every community has its share of ghost stories, usually the product of someone's fertile imagination and often fueled by one too many...

Tulareans transplanted from the midwest especially appreciate the Valley's winter weather, for although we do experience a little fog, we...

Tulare was founded by the railroad when Southern Pacific reached this point in the Valley on July 25, 1872. During the next 14 years, the...

The 2008 Holy Ghost Festa, held in May, was extra-special for me in that the Manuel Pedrozo “Pete” Brazil ranch had the first celebration...

Tulare's first fair was a citrus fair held in the historic pavilion located in Zumwalt Park. It was held in October of 1893 and ran for...