By Patrick Dillon @PDillon_SGN LINDSAY– Marlena Gutierrez’s journey as a thrower in track and field began three months ago. Her strong legs and jumping ability led Cardinals’ throwing coach John Caesar to believe she could be an instante success. There were a couple obstacles however. She was more use to throwing a softball and was remaining […]

By Paul Myers @PaulM_SGN VISALIA – Tariffs have dominated the news cycle over the last two weeks, and discussion over consequences has started to hit a little closer to home. Hellwig Suspension Products in Visalia has been watching the upward trend of imported steel prices since March and has now decided to get out ahead of […]

@TheSunGazette TULARE COUNTY – In the words of Stephen King, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” They can help build character, discover the surrounding world, and not to mention fun, especially when staying inside during the triple digit heat. The Tulare County Libraries has once again announced their annual Summer Reading Program from now through […]

By Reggie Ellis @Reggie_SGN FARMERSVILLE – There are many reasons students attend continuation high schools, principal Emily Koop pointed out at Deep Creek Academy’s graduation ceremony on June 5. Some students are uncertain in their ability to meet the academic rigors of high school. Others become parents who need the daycare and flexible scheduling to live […]

Virginia Lee (Lambert) Caraway, RN BSN PhN CDDN CADE ONE OF THE THOUSAND POINTS OF LIGHT. America was fortunate to have the spirit and light that Virginia brought to every task she loved. When President Bush talked about “Points of Light,” he was referring to Virginia. May her memory always be a blessing. – Engels family. […]

@TheSunGazette CENTRAL VALLEY – The death of a friend or family member is tragic to say the least. But when they are a victim of their own circumstances, their passing is particularly hard to take.  According to the final report of the 2018 San Joaquin Valley Survey, half of registered voters know someone who has […]