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‘This weak punishment is inexcusable’: Tulare County mother sentenced to 364 days for deadly child neglect

A Fresno woman was sentenced to probation and nearly a year in jail for felony neglect following the death of her 10-year-old son.

Tulare County, CA · 10h

YourCentralValley.com

Tulare County schools told to shelter after suspicious devices found

UPDATE: Officials say they investigated the suspicious devices and determined they were fake. TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Orosi High School, El Monte Middle School and Palm Elementary School were told to shelter in place, and nearby buildings were evacuated after a series of suspicious devices were found, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies […]

Tulare County, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

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.

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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

$82M Highway 99 interchange project aims to reshape key Tulare County corridor

The State Route 99/Caldwell Avenue Interchange Project is expected to accommodate current and future transportation needs in Tulare County, improve regional connectivity and make travel safer and more efficient. The project is part of a broader plan to improve transportation and support business development and freight movement along the Avenue 280 corridor, which includes Caldwell Avenue and Visalia Road and stretches from Highway 99 east to Exeter. The Highway 99 interchange portion of the project will cost $82 million, according to Caltrans Project Manager Mohamad Annan. Funding will come from a combination of federal, state, regional and local sources, including Tulare County Measure R funds, California's Regional Improvement Program, the Local Partnership Program, the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and other federal funds. “When this particular project is done, it's going to be a critical and crucial access for the future children's clinic and future Kaweah outpatient surgery center and a great east-west corridor going into the eastern part of the county,” said Dennis Townsend, a Tulare County supervisor and chair of the Tulare County Association of Governments Board of Governors. “I'm sure it's going to be a boon to Farmersville and to Exeter, but it's also

Tulare County, CA · 1d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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Six Tulare County football teams remain in playoff hunt, rankings

Six Tulare County high school football teams still have a shot at winning a Central Section championship. Tulare Union (Division I-A), Tulare Western (Division II), Redwood (Division II), Orosi (Division V), Granite Hills (Division VI), and Alpaugh (8-player) all won their first-round playoff games in their respective divisions. Here are the Visalia Times-Delta's Week 13 Tulare County Cream of the Crop Power Rankings: 1. Tulare Western (10-1): The Mustangs won their first playoff game in seven years, beating Justin Garza in the first round of the CIF Central Section Division II playoffs. Up next: San Luis Obispo (8-3) 2. Redwood (9-2): The Rangers dropped a season-high 58 points in a playoff rout of Bullard. Up next: Arroyo Grande (7-4) 3. Tulare Union (5-6): The Tribe won a Central Section Division I-A playoff game, defeating Liberty-Bakersfield in a quarterfinal game. Up next: at Garces Memorial (6-5) 4. Central Valley Christian (4-7): The Cavaliers' season came to a close in the Central Section Division II playoffs Up next: Season over 5. Dinuba (6-5): The Emperors had their first winning season (overall record above .500) since the 2021 season. Up next: Season over More: Redwood football overwhelms Bullard to open Division II playoffs

Tulare County, CA · 1d

decorhint.com

9 Charming California Valley Towns Worth Considering For A Relaxed Retirement

Retirement sounds pretty good when your biggest morning decision is which local bakery to visit or where to take your next walk. But finding a California town that feels comfortable without giving up the things you enjoy? That takes a little searching. Some of the state’s valley communities deserve a...

Exeter, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

Saleh solidifies lead over Meister

Taha Saleh continued to increase his lead by more than 100 votes over Mayor Greg Meister in the race to represent District 2 on the Porterville City Council in last Tuesday's midterm election. Tulare County Elections posted its latest results on Friday night. Updates on the vote count will be...

YourCentralValley.com

‘Not a joke’: Swatting call sends officers to false homicide scene in Visalia, police say

Visalia police investigated a Sunday night emergency response following a false report of a shooting and hostage situation caused by a swatting call.

Visalia, CA · 1d

KMPH.com

Lindsay High School basketball coach diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer

LINDSAY, Calif. (FOX26) — A Lindsay High School basketball coach who has spent 17 years mentoring young men across the Central Valley is now facing a battle of his own after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Frank Morin was diagnosed with glioblastoma on Oct. 12...

Lindsay, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

2 clerks cited in Visalia for selling alcohol to minors

Two clerks in Visalia were cited for selling alcohol to minors during a joint operation conducted by the Visalia Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Visalia, CA · 17h

YourCentralValley.com

Motorcyclist killed after rear-ending pickup in Visalia

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon after crashing into a pickup truck stopped at a red light on Plaza Drive in Visalia, California.

Visalia, CA · 10h

liveinsurancenews.com

California’s Deadly Fog Season Starts Now — and These Roads Have Already Taken Lives This Year

It starts quietly. You’re driving Highway 99 on a November morning, coffee in hand, headed to work. The fog thickens. Then you can’t see the car in front of you. Then you can’t see anything at all. That’s Tule fog. And in California’s Central Valley, it’s back....

California · 22h

KMPH.com

Sheriff’s office seeks next of kin for Dinuba man found dead in his home

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — Tulare County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help looking for the next of kin of a Dinuba man. Deputies say that 71-year-old Eduardo Ortiz-Medrano was found dead in his Dinuba home on August 14th. Medrano died of natural causes. If you have...

Dinuba, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

Student Of Character: Juan Martinez

Comment: Debbie Derleth says, "Juan makes my heart happy every day. He is an English Language Learner with a true desire to learn! He watches, listens, and speaks without fear in the classroom, constantly asking questions and participating in all activities. I can already see his progress because he has taken responsibility for his own learning. I see you, Juan, and I am so proud of how hard you work. You are a wonderful example of what it means to be responsible."

Tulare County, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

Chamber CEO Kristy Martin to step down

After nearly five years in the position, Porterville Chamber of Commerce CEO Kristy Martin will step down at the end of 2026 to focus full-time on her growing business. “I’ve spent these years helping business owners invest in their ideas and take their next steps,” said Martin. “Now, my own business has grown to a point where I’m ready to make the leap myself. It’s an exciting opportunity to put into practice so much of what I’ve championed through the Chamber.”

Porterville Recorder

NorCal Champions: Monache alumni win NorCal crowns in community college cross country

Former Monache cross country standout Yazmine Lachino won the Northern California Community College Championship on Friday in Oroville. Lachino is a freshman at the College of the Sequoias. It was a 1-2 finish for Monache alumni as Magdalena Marcelo placed second to lead Clovis Community College to the team title....

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Redwoods receives bowl game invite for the fourth time in five years

College of the Redwoods football is making a habit of qualifying for bowl games. On Sunday it was announced that head coach Jason White and his players will play in the 2026 Seqouia Bowl in Visalia on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. This marks the fourth time Redwoods...

Eureka, CA · 11h

The Fresno Bee

Are The Children's Place stores in Fresno area affected by bankruptcy, closings?

The future is looking bleak for The Children’s Place stores in and around Fresno. Workers at the Fashion Fair mall store say it’s shutting down and giant “store closing” signs hang from the ceiling, though the company has not officially confirmed it is closing. The future of locations at Visalia Mall and Hanford Mall is unclear. Both locations are holding liquidation sales. The New Jersey-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday. The kids clothing retailer is attempting to survive the bankruptcy, looking for a new owner to buy it before the end of the year. Announcements of store closures are coming, according to an email from a company spokesperson. The message said: “At this time, all of our stores and e-commerce sites remain open and continue to serve customers. With that said, The Children’s Place has determined that it will be necessary to close certain stores during this process. As such, we are conducting an ongoing evaluation of our operational footprint and will communicate confirmed decisions as they are made.” The mall retailer’s revenue fell 18.9% in its most recent financial quarter compared to the same time last year. The Children’s Place took on “huge” levels of debt, some

Fresno, CA · 12h

thecampusjournal.com