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Kings County Braces for Monster El Niño After Tule River Broke Through Its Banks in at Least 50 Places in 2023

Kings County supervisors declared a preemptive state of emergency on Oct. 13, preparing for potential flooding as forecasters warn of an extraordinarily strong El Niño bearing down on the southern San Joaquin Valley this winter. The move comes more than three years after the Tule River broke through its banks in at least 50 places, and officials say the memory of 2023 — when floodwaters damaged homes, dairies, businesses, roads and infrastructure — is shaping how the county and its web of water agencies are gearing up this time around.

Kings County, CA · 4d
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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 · 9d

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California's High-Speed Rail reaches significant milestone

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A major milestone for California’s high-speed rail project in the Central Valley was announced on Thursday. The California High-Speed Rail Authority celebrated the completion of the Hanford Viaduct in Kings County. The Hanford Viaduct is an elevated high-speed rail structure spanning more than 6,333...

Kings County, CA · 2d
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2 Tulare County markets ace September and October inspections, 9 fall short

The Visalia Times-Delta lets you know which Tulare County markets (including mini-markets) aced their inspections, as well as which ones need to make improvements. Since the September and October inspections were released on the same day, and since there was only one market that scored less than 90 in September, we have combined the two months in this report. Markets included are those that primarily sell groceries. Markets with inspection scores between 90-99, which are the majority of markets, are not included in this report. Also, please note that most markets are not inspected every month. This report is based on the Tulare County Environmental Health Division reports that were released on Nov. 2. Tulare County's best market inspections The following two markets met all standards during their October inspections and no violations were found. (No markets had perfect scores in September.) Their scores are considered perfect. Sandoval Fish Market & Restaurant , 182 S. State St., Earlimart A&Z Nutrition , 1314 W. Walnut Ave., Visalia Tulare County markets that did not pass inspection The following nine markets were found to have major or critical risk violations: Lee’s Mini Mart , 540 N. Court St., Visalia – Routine inspection on

Tulare County, CA · 4d

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Two longtime Fresno Unified politicians are up against the ropes

Two veteran political incumbents are in danger of losing their seats on the Fresno Unified School Board following the latest update Friday from the Fresno County Elections Office. Sunnyside challenger Riley Talford, who emerged from behind earlier this week to overtake longtime incumbent Valarie Davis, expanded his lead Friday and...

Fresno, CA · 1d

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Burst water main floods California homes with 3 feet of water as large sinkhole opens

The developing sinkhole prompted a request for the California Highway Patrol to respond at around 5 a.m.

Fresno, CA · 3d

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Pioneer Park’s future remains open as Paso Robles seeks cultural proposal

Jan. 19 deadline covers 1.65-acre parcel containing skate park, restrooms and parking; any sale would require further council approval. The future of a city-owned portion of Pioneer Park remains unresolved as Paso Robles accepts proposals for cultural projects on a 1.65-acre parcel that includes the skate park, public restrooms, and a small parking lot. The property near Riverside Avenue and 19th Street, next to the Paso Robles Event Center, has not been sold. The city’s request for proposals invites potential acquisitions but does not commit the City Council to approving a transaction. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 19, 2027.

Paso Robles, CA · 1d

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Fresno Unified School Board Headed for Major Shakeup

Two incumbents on the Fresno Unified School Board appear to be in trouble following the November 3 election. In Trustee Area 3, candidate Riley Talford leads incumbent Valerie Davis with 50.72% of the vote. Talford’s victory would mark a major shakeup. Davis has served on the school board for 22 years. Talford is a juvenile correctional officer and president of SEIU Local 521 Fresno County. His campaign was endorsed by the Fresno Teachers Association and SEIU.

Fresno, CA · 3d

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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 · 5d

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A McFarland Couple Spent About $15,000 on a Front-Yard Play Area for Their Daughter, Then a City Inspector Red-Tagged It Once the Concrete Was Dry

A McFarland, California couple says about $15,000 is at risk after the city red-tagged concrete poured as a play area for their 3-year-old daughter.

Mcfarland, CA · 2d

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Jobs vs. the San Joaquin River

Good morning! It’s Friday, Nov. 13. This is Rob. ‘Ready for something different’: Council candidate Naindeep Singh declared victory in the Fresno City Council D1 race, just days after opening up an insurmountable lead. Opponent Rob Fuentes conceded the race one day earlier. Instagram. Hello? Another day, another...

Fresno, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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California Republican leader loses Central Valley reelection bid

Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo, R-Tulare, suffered a stunning upset Friday in her reelection bid for her Central Valley seat, capping off what has been a disastrous legislative election for the party. The Associated Press called the race just before 6 p.m. for Democratic challenger Hipolito Cerros, who came from behind to take the lead. He had 50.7% of ballots cast. “While ballots are still being counted, it now appears we will fall just short in our campaign for re-election to the state Assembly,” Macedo, 32, said in a statement. Cerros, 28, is a former small town mayor who was defeated by Macedo in the June primary and did not run a major campaign on his way to victory. The loss helps expand the Democratic majority in the Assembly that could reach a record not seen since the 1850s. Senate Minority Leader Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, is also at risk of losing his seat . The district is about 45 miles southeast of Fresno and includes Hanford, Corcoran and parts of Visalia. Republicans make up 35.64% of registered voters. Democrats make up 33.21%. “I’m ready to work to provide solutions regardless of background,” Cerros said. “My door’s always open for

California · 1d

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Proposed Island Water Park swap meet aims to bring vendors, entertainment to Northwest Fresno

The parking lot of Island Water Park could soon become the home of a new community swap meet if city officials approve a permit application currently under review.

Fresno, CA · 3d

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Fresno City Hall pays out $1.2 million to settle whistleblower complaint against the city attorney

Fresno City Hall settled a whistleblower and workplace retaliation claim Friday and agreed to pay a former employee $1.2 million with no admission of fault for the city. The Fresno City Council issued a lengthy statement after business hours on Friday, saying that, despite the hefty payout, City Hall continues to dispute that City Attorney Andrew Janz violated any laws.

Fresno, CA · 1d

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VA Fresno offers advanced heart care for veterans

The cardiology team says the technology helps the heart beat more naturally and in a more coordinated way.

Fresno, CA · 3d

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Fresno says 33 homes affected by water main break

The City of Fresno announced that 33 homes have been affected by a broken water main. A water main broke in Southeast Fresno on Tuesday. 16 homes were reported to have water damage in the garage and in the home. 17 homes were reported to have only damage in the...

Fresno, CA · 1d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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Tulare County Cemetery honors California's only Revolutionary War widow

The Alta Mira Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a marker dedication ceremony for Revolutionary War widow Mary Rose Humphrey Hull at Deep Creek Cemetery near Farmersville on Nov. 7. The program included remarks from local officials, Hull’s descendants, and members of the Alta Mira Chapter, as well as performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” by the Farmersville High School Choir. Farmersville Mayor Paul Boyer welcomed those in attendance and Tulare County Supervisor Larry Micari made presentations to Marsha Scott and Rochelle Miguel, two first cousins who independently started restoring the headstones at the cemetery, and representatives of the Exeter Public Cemetery District, the Alta Mira DOR Chapter, and the E Clampus Vitus Tulare County Chapter (Clampers). Kathy Arnold, California State Society DAR District 5 registrar, shared Hull’s life story. “We discovered Mary Hull listed in cemetery records for Deep Creek, where it was noted, ‘Widow Rev War,’” Arnold said. “ A little bit of research revealed much more. We found out who her husband was, which led to uncovering a newspaper article stating that our Alta Mira Chapter had placed a bronze marker here in 1927.” Arnold noted that among the guests at

Tulare County, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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Santa Lucia celebration returns to downtown Kingsburg

The Santa Lucia Celebration is scheduled to return to downtown Kingsburg on Dec. 5th, featuring a gingerbread house contest, a festival of lights parade, and a coronation.

Kingsburg, CA · 2d

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City, PUSD set to swap properties

The city of Porterville and the Porterville Unified School District are finally set to go ahead with a swap in properties that have been years in the making. As a consent calendar item the Porterville City Council will consider the exchange of properties at its next meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The city and PUSD have been working on the purchase and sale of the properties for years.

Porterville, CA · 1d

The Fresno Bee

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Some incumbents struggling in latest Fresno County school board election update

Another election results update is in, and in the Fresno school board trustee races many incumbents are struggling. The tight race to represent Fresno Unified School District’s Area 3, Sunnyside, is heating up with incumbent Valerie Davis falling behind Riley Talford. Talford presently has 50.72% of the expected vote, while Davis has 48.73% — a difference of about 160 votes. Similarly, McLane region incumbent Veva Islas is still trailing behind Karen Steed, who has 36.54% of the expected vote. Islas is at 33.13%, while Mirna Garcia has 29.86%. As for the election to represent the district’s Edison region, Miguel Arias is still maintaining a sizable lead — over 1,200 more votes that the runner-up — in the crowded race. In Central Unified, incumbent Josh Sellers is trailing behind John Nale by just 80 votes in the Area 1 race. However, another incumbent — Harman Singh — has nearly 49% of the vote to continue leading Area 3, putting him ahead of challengers Erica Gonzalez Piedra and Lavera Smith. The remaining Central Unified races for areas 4 and 7 do not have any incumbents in the running, though Carmen Flores and Diljot Singh are leading their races with 53.02% and 57.46%

Fresno, CA · 2d