It was originally named the Tulare County Record and Fresno Examiner, and was founded June 25, 1859 by I. W. Carpenter, a printer.

[3] As part of the USA Today Network, critics have said that the Times-Delta has lost local control of its own coverage without an on-site editor or publisher.

[4] In 2000, the website was launched and a Spanish weekly, El Sol, was added in 2003.

[5] In January 2024, the newspaper announced it will shut down its printing plant.

[6] In March 2024, the newspaper announced it will switch from carrier to postal delivery.