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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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2 Tulare County restaurants ace September inspections, 5 fall short

Each month, the Visalia Times-Delta lets you know which Tulare County restaurants aced their inspections, as well as which ones need to make improvements. Only restaurants that offer meals and provide tables to their customers are included. Restaurants with inspection scores between 90-99, which are the majority of scores, are not included in this report. This report is based on the Tulare County Environmental Health Division report that was released on Nov. 2, 2026. Tulare County's best restaurant inspections The following restaurants met all standards during their September inspections and no violations were found. Their scores are considered perfect. Burgerz N Wingz , 250 E. Antelope Ave., Unit K, Woodlake (follows Sept. 15 inspection) Foster’s Freeze , 192 S. Main St., Porterville Restaurants that did not pass inspection The following five restaurants were found to have major or critical risk violations: Granny’s Country Cafe , 1718 E. Mineral King Ave., Visalia – Routine inspection on Sept. 10. Inspection score: 84. Violations: Observed lack of food handler cards for at least two of three applicable employees. (Repeat violation) Observed lack of paper towels in approved dispenser. Observed boiled eggs in two-door refrigerator. Observed damaged interior panel of ice machine with dust

Tulare County, CA · 3d

Bakersfield Now

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Community members react to planned Stockdale Highway off-ramp closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway is scheduled to close permanently Nov. 20, according to the City of Bakersfield. The city said the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, which includes improvements to the Highway 58 and 99 interchange. The city and Caltrans said the closure is consistent with state safety standards and will “enhance safety for the traveling public.”

Bakersfield, CA · 2h
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9 Small Towns Across California’s Central Valley Facing An Uncertain Future

One town on this list is literally sinking into the ground after decades of heavy groundwater pumping. Its population is drifting too, just more slowly. That double meaning hooked me right away. California’s Central Valley grows a huge share of the nation’s food. Yet many of its smallest...

California · 10d
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KGET

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Bakersfield Recycles Day is coming up this month. Here’s what you need to know.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dignity Health Arena and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful will jointly host Bakersfield Recycles Day later this month, an event that will also celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate the anniversary, Bakersfield Recycles Day is returning this year with new updates for residents to partake in, organizers said. Through the […]

Bakersfield, CA · 7d

Porterville Recorder

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Veterans Day Parade is Wednesday

The entire community will again come out to celebrate its veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The day will begin with the annual City of Porterville Veterans Day Run and Walk at 7:30 a.m. in front of City Hall. Cost for the 5K and 10K run and walk is $30 and $10 for veterans and all military active duty personnel. To sign up for the Veterans Day Run & Walk visit the Parks and Leisure page at: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Porterville/VeteransDayRunRace.

Porterville, CA · 10h

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Delano seniors face displacement after Palm Motel condemned

After decades of calling the Palm Motel home, more than a dozen seniors now face an uncertain future as unsafe living conditions force them out, leaving many struggling to afford a place to go.

Delano, CA · 3d

hoodline.com

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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

California · 12h

Hanford Sentinel

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Kings River may have more than 1 million acre feet up for grabs

The state’s water rights office says there is excess water – up to 1.13 million acre feet – going unused on the Kings River, which could open the system to a flood of water seekers. The Administrative Hearing Office (AHO) will hold a hearing Jan. 19, 2027...

Kern County, CA · 3d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Widow of Revolutionary War Patriot honored in Farmersville

A historic day in Tulare County as the Daughters of the American Revolution hold a special marker dedication for the widow of a Revolutionary War Patriot on Saturday.

Farmersville, CA · 1d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Chevron resumes oil drilling in Kern County

23ABC toured the site with Chevron drilling superintendent Jesse Younggren, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how new oil wells are drilled.

Kern County, CA · 3d

stocktonia.org

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Faith and fear in California’s agricultural heartland

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. For acclaimed playwright Luis Alfaro, whose parents were farmworkers and whose family roots run deep in Delano, California’s Central Valley is a place of contradictions. Its fields are extraordinarily fertile, yet the land can be...

California · 2d

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Kingsburg Depot steams ahead with annual exhibit

KINGSBURG – Local train enthusiasts are sounding the whistle as an annual tradition rolls back into town. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 5, railfans can visit the Kingsburg Depot for its annual model train exhibit. From smaller N scale models to large G scale models, visitors can step back in time to enjoy an intricate assortment of miniature trains free of charge.

Kingsburg, CA · 14h

ABC30 Central Valley

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Reedley biolab cleanup enters final phase as crews remove illicit testing kits

The final illicit materials remaining inside the former Reedley biolab are being removed and sent to Southern California for destruction, marking the latest milestone in a years-long cleanup effort following the discovery of the illegal facility.

Reedley, CA · 16h

YourCentralValley.com

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Final cleanup of Reedley illegal biolab set for Monday

The City of Reedley and the Fresno County Department of Public Health announced that the final remaining materials from the illegal bio lab operated by Jia Bei Zhu are scheduled for removal on Monday.

Reedley, CA · 2d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield election updates: City Hall shifts as Kern County counts votes

Vote counting continues in Kern County, with changes at Bakersfield City Hall and key state and congressional races coming into focus.

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

KGET

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New yearlong contract proposed for Kern County Fire Fighters’ Union

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County firefighters could be getting a new contract with the county that includes a floating holiday and changes to bilingual pay, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for Tuesday. The Kern County Fire Fighters’ Union, IAFF Local 1301, saw its memorandum of understanding with the county expire June […]

Kern County, CA · 7h

The Fresno Bee

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Top stories: Snack recall. Valley election results. Is Starving Artist closed? Grocery tenant

Voters across five San Joaquin Valley counties cast ballots this week in races that will shape Sacramento and Washington representation, while north Fresno saw major shifts at the RiverView Shopping Center. A popular toddler snack sold nationwide was pulled from shelves over a choking hazard that federal regulators called potentially fatal. Here is a quick look at what readers followed most closely in The Fresno Bee this week. Here are top stories of the week: How did the Central Valley vote? See live 2026 election results across five counties — Voters in Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties cast ballots Tuesday in races for Congress, the California Legislature, county and city offices, school boards and local ballot measures. Unofficial results are being updated as county election officials continue counting. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10, and counties must certify results by Dec. 3. Empty for years, a north Fresno grocery gets a new renter. Who is it? Why the delay? — After seven years sitting empty, the former Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins space at the RiverView Shopping Center has a new tenant: Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Indoor Golf. The spot

Fresno, CA · 1d

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Old Ironsides Construction Sets the Standard as Bakersfield’s Best Commercial Contractor

Veteran-owned general contractor brings self-performing crews, public-bid experience, and military discipline to commercial projects across Kern County. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - November 7, 2026 - Old Ironsides Construction, Inc., a veteran-owned commercial general contractor headquartered on 30th Street in Bakersfield, is raising the bar for commercial construction in Kern County. Licensed under CSLB #1073740 with B General Building and C-8 Concrete classifications, the company delivers design-build, tenant improvements, commercial remodels, and public works for business owners, developers, and public agencies throughout the Central Valley.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

westsidestorynewspaper.com

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Honoring Dolores Huerta: California Salutes the Life and Leadership of Labor and Civil Rights Icon

Dee Slade remembers Dolores Huerta not simply as a civil rights icon, but as a neighbor, collaborator and friend who never hesitated to answer another community’s call for justice. “What an amazing woman she was,” said Slade, executive director of the African American Network of Kern County. “She consistently...

California · 2d

Bakersfield Now

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Bakersfield prepares to honor local veterans with annual Veterans Day parade

The Bakersfield community is preparing to come together to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces with a Veterans Day celebration featuring a parade, breakfast and community lunch. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to recognize local veterans, thank them for...

Bakersfield, CA · 3d