By: Mayra Becerra, Ivanhoe Community Council Chairperson We are now in the fourth month of the year and planning for this year’s events has already started taking place! Currently, we have Home Lawn Care services offered with volunteers helping residents who need help with minor yard work and clean up. Upcoming Seasonal Events Summer […]
By: Pedro Hernandez, The Ivanhoe Sol Background In 2014 then Governor Jerry Brown and the California Legislature passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The goal of the legislation was to begin the process of managing groundwater use and levels in sustainable ways that would prevent “undesirable results” like ground subsidence, water contamination, and dry […]
By Pedro Hernandez, The Ivanhoe Sol The 24th annual “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association has shown that while air quality has improved for various parts of the county, areas like Tulare County continue to face significant pollution levels. Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association says,“the […]
Photo submitted by S. Thompson,work by Jocelyn Contreras, Golden West High School Student. Best in Show at Tulare County Art Exhibition 2023. By : Esmeralda Garcia, The Ivanhoe Sol Jocelyn Contreras, Sebastian Granados and Jessica Espinoza- Lemus all Golden West students were selected to showcase some of their 3D artwork at Tulare County Office of […]
By: Elizabeth J. Fichtner, UCCE Tulare County From mid-March through mid-May Ivanhoe residents may notice pollen emanating from local orchards and leaving a fine layer of dust on surfaces such as cars. Those with seasonal allergies may be hyper aware of the pollen count, as advertised on weather apps. The wind-blown pollen from four […]
By: Dr. Jesus Gonzalez, Ivanhoe Elementary School Principal As we near the end of the 2022-2023 school year, we look forward to continuing to build opportunities for all students to participate in new experiences. These new and exciting experiences have been happening all year long in various spaces; in the classrooms, on student field trips, […]
By: Esmeralda Garcia, Ivanhoe Sol Nadia Garcia was born in Exeter, California in 1981 and has lived in Ivanhoe ever since. While living in Ivanhoe she has attended community meetings and remained active in her participation in community events. In the past, she started an internship at the Wittman Center in Visalia where she had […]
By: Esmeralda Garcia Ivanhoe Sol Alondra Rivas Gonzalez of Ivanhoe, had been working since October on her public speaking skills and recently placed 1st out of 21 other students in an annual speech competition for local members of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). This program provides high school-aged students various opportunities to raise animals, […]
Francisca Ramirez has lived in Ivanhoe since 1984 and raised five children here. By Esmeralda Garcia, Ivanhoe Sol This month’s community spotlight is Francisca Ramirez. Her neighbor, Sonia, nominated Francisca and says, “I have always seen her as an incredible neighbor who never wished to be acknowledged though she did and does so much.” Francisca […]
By Olivia Henry, The Ivanhoe Sol IVANHOE, Calif. – Why doesn’t Ivanhoe have its own public park? Residents revisited this question at the Jan. 31 Ivanhoe Community Council meeting, echoing concerns that have been raised for years about Ivanhoe’s lack of green spaces – especially with facilities for children.