Paul Myers

1 month ago | thesungazette.com | Paul Myers

Dr. Chris Thornberg raises concerns in labor and housing for Tulare County and California; suggests unabated deficit spending at national level brings mid- and long-term trouble for government benefits VISALIA – Despite a devastating pandemic, harsh inflation and a turbulent political climate, Tulare County has reasons to feel good about their near term economic prospects, according to Dr. Chris Thornberg.

Nov 23, 2024 | thesungazette.com | Paul Myers

The loss ended what had been a remarkable season for Porterville, who went undefeated at home until Friday, Nov. 22. Their offense, which averaged over 30 points per game behind quarterback Ethan Enriquez’s 2,679 passing yards and 31 touchdown passes, had been nearly unstoppable. The defense, allowing just 14.4 points per game, had been equally impressive. While the sting of defeat will linger, Thompson’s message to returning players was clear about the work ahead.

Nov 16, 2024 | thesungazette.com | Paul Myers

The Mustangs’ offense, averaging 24.6 points per game this season, struggled to find consistency. Two costly interceptions halted promising drives, though there were bright moments, including a 45-yard completion from Juju Hernandez to Malachi Ficher. Hernandez, who had thrown for 1,434 yards and 16 touchdowns entering the game, couldn’t replicate his regular-season success against Sunnyside’s stingy defense that was allowing just 12.1 points per game.

Nov 9, 2024 | thesungazette.com | Paul Myers

Exeter’s crucial goal-line- fumble late in the fourth quarter downs their hopes of tying up the game against Roosevelt, leads to 23-16 home turf letdownEXETER – The Exeter Monarchs’ promising season came to an abrupt end Friday night as the No. 15 seed Roosevelt Rough Riders pulled off a 23-16 upset in the opening round of the Division IV Central Section playoffs. Unfortunately this left a talented Monarchs squad wondering what might have been.

Nov 5, 2024 | thesungazette.com | Paul Myers

TULARE COUNTY – Mineral King Publishing is making it easy for residents to keep up with local election results as ballots are counted throughout the evening on Election Day and beyond. Results from Congressional, State Assembly, county, city council, boards of education and local ballot measures will be updated below as vote tallies come in from the Tulare County Registrar of Voters. A new post will be made approximately every two hours, as new vote counts are released.