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Five Injured in Lindsay Collision Following High-Speed Police Pursuit

A wanted driver and a passenger were arrested after a chase ended in a crash Sunday afternoon

Madera County Business Closures to Result in Nearly 300 Layoffs

Local officials offer support as Mission Bell Winery and JBT Marel Corporation shut down

Visalia Police Investigate Fatal Early Morning Hit-and-Run

A woman was killed after being struck by a car shortly after midnight Sunday

California Living Museum Plans Habitat Expansion for Native Wildlife in Bakersfield

Bakersfield facility outlines 20-year master plan for grizzly bear and wolf habitats on 40 acres of new land

Del Monte Foods to Close Modesto Plant, Cutting 1,800 Jobs

Brand to reunite under single owner following $285 million deal and bankruptcy filing

Trump Announces 10% Tariff on European Nations to Force Greenland Sale

Import taxes on eight nations are scheduled to jump to 25% in June if no deal is reached

Visiting Casa de Fruta: A Guide to the Historic Pacheco Valley Landmark

From 1908 orchards to a major travel stop, the Zanger family legacy continues on State Route 152

Adrian’s Mexican Restaurant Celebrates 45 Years in Fresno

Belmont Avenue eatery known for handmade tortillas continues decades of family tradition

Ducor Leads Home Price Growth in Visalia Area as Markets Shift

Ducor leads regional price growth while Three Rivers remains the most expensive market

California Launches Formal Investigation Into Elon Musk’s xAI Over Deepfake Content

Attorney General Rob Bonta probes Grok AI tool following surge in explicit images created without permission

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026: What Is Open and Closed in California

California state parks to offer free admission Monday while federal sites require entry fees; many services to close

Tulare Area Basketball: Mission Oak and Tulare Union Teams Keep League Records Perfect

Mission Oak and Tulare Union squads remain perfect in league play while CVC picks up key wins

NASA Rolls Out Artemis II Moon Rocket for Historic Lunar Mission

Massive SLS rocket begins slow move to Florida launchpad as preparations for crewed moon flight intensify

Berkeley Issues Health Warning After Dangerous Bacteria Found in Local Rats and Dogs

Residents of the Harrison Street encampment are urged to relocate temporarily for environmental cleanup and pest control

Major Medical Review Confirms Acetaminophen Safe for Use During Pregnancy

Comprehensive study of hundreds of thousands of participants finds no link between common pain reliever and autism or ADHD

Porterville City Council to Discuss Flood Repairs and Affordable Housing Project

Meeting agenda includes $6 million for Tule River restoration and a new housing agreement

Judge Restricts Federal Agent Tactics in Minnesota Following Protests and ICE Shootings

Ruling restricts 'Operation Metro Surge' tactics as DOJ reportedly investigates state and city leaders

Historic Dense Fog Triggers Major Crashes and Critical Injury in Central Valley

Local experts compare current conditions to levels seen in the 1970s as low visibility leads to major crashes

Visalia Police Investigate After Man Found Dead on Kelsey Street Friday Night

The traffic unit is investigating the death north of Riggin Avenue

Teenage Girl Critically Injured in North Clovis Semi-Truck Crash

Police investigate whether heavy fog played a role in the Minniwawa Avenue collision

California Parole Approval Rates See Significant Decline Since 2018

Digital surveillance and an aging prison population contribute to lower release rates despite more hearings

Trump Proposes Ban on Large Investment Firms Buying Single-Family Homes

Policy targeting Wall Street landlords creates uncertainty for family-run investment groups

Randy’s Donuts to Open New Clovis Shop with Free Giveaways on Jan. 21

The Shaw Avenue location will offer free doughnuts and T-shirts during its grand opening celebration

California Awards $419 Million to Combat Homelessness in Major Regions

New grants for Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco include strict performance requirements and funding for addiction treatment centers

California State Parks to Offer Free Entry for MLK Day 2026

Private funding will cover admission fees at more than 200 locations to honor the civil rights leader’s legacy

Tulare County Reports High Number of Positive Flu Tests as New H3N2 Strain Spreads

Local positive test rates climb while state health officials track a new H3N2 strain

Visalia Police Respond to Report of Woman With Knife Near Divisidero School

Precautionary school lockdown lifted after authorities secure area on South Central Street

Federal Court Upholds California Proposition 50 Redistricting Maps

Ruling maintains voting lines targeting five Republican-held congressional seats in 2026

Visalia Unified Seeks Community Input on 10-Year School Facilities Plan

Public forum on January 27 to discuss high school boundaries and campus upgrades

Visalia Investigates New Taxes to Address Projected $44.5 Million Parks Funding Gap

Rising construction costs and projected deficits prompt Visalia to explore new taxes for recreation projects

$7 Million Housing and Retail Project Proposed for Downtown Visalia’s Microbrewery District

Mixed-use development at former Giant Chevrolet site to include up to 41 apartments and six shops

Mission Bell Winery to Close Madera Facility, Over 200 Workers Affected

Historic winery to end production in 2026 after its distribution deal concludes

President Trump Proposes ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ to Cut Costs and Increase Accountability

The proposal seeks to match international drug prices and shift federal financial help directly to individuals

California Records Largest Ever Toxic Mushroom Outbreak with Three Deaths

Health officials report 35 cases across nine Northern California counties as dangerous fungi thrive in rainy weather

Highway 1 Reopens Early Through Big Sur Following Major Slide Repairs

Repairs at Regent’s Slide finished 90 days early, restoring coastal access for the first time in years

California Declared Drought-Free Following Winter Storms and Reservoir Gains

Wet winter weather and high snowpack levels have ended years of dry conditions for California residents.

Adding Five Minutes of Daily Exercise Linked to 10% Lower Risk of Early Death

Large study finds significant health gains from small increases in activity and less sitting

Medical Organizations Sue to Block Changes to National Vaccine Schedule

Lawsuit claims new CDC guidelines ignore science and create community health risks

Tulare Student Art Exhibit to Showcase Youth Talent at Local Museum

Local junior high and high school students to display work at the Tulare Historical Museum Gallery starting Feb. 26

Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

A 55-year-old deputy was taken off duty pending an investigation into the Jan. 2 arrest

Federal Charges Filed Against 20 in Multi-State College Basketball Point-Shaving Case

Indictment alleges dozens of players were involved in scheme to manipulate game scores

SpaceX Crew-11 Returning Early in Historic Space Station Medical Evacuation

NASA cuts mission short by more than a month due to a private health issue aboard the International Space Station

California Lawmakers Advance $10 Billion Housing Bond as Rent Control Measure Fails

Legislators push for construction money while a proposal to lower rent limits stalls in committee

Ozone Hole Reaches Fifth Smallest Size Since Tracking Began

International efforts continue to heal the Earth's upper atmosphere, with full recovery expected by the 2060s

Visalia Heritage Purchasing Historic Depot for New Cultural Center Museum

Local preservation group launches $6 million campaign to transform landmark into immersive museum

New Target Store Plans March 2026 Opening in Delano

KTAAA Board Files Complaint Against State Over Porterville Care Home Conditions

Local officials allege state negligence at Autumn Oaks facility despite 53 complaints over five years

UCLA Study Links Common Farm Pesticide to Increased Parkinson’s Disease Risk

Study finds high-level exposure more than doubles the risk of developing the brain disorder

Nelly to Headline Award-Winning Tequila Fest at Fresno's Chukchansi Park

Tickets are on sale now for the May 2 festival in downtown Fresno

Mark Cuban Questions High MRI Costs and Calls for Healthcare Reform

Entrepreneur highlights price gaps for medical scans and urges Congress to separate insurance and pharmacy firms

Fresno Unified to Vote on Expanding Retiree Healthcare Options Following Contract Dispute

District leaders and the teachers union work together on new insurance options after a contract dispute cuts access to local hospitals and clinics

Activists Say 2,000 Dead as Iran Protests Spread to All Provinces

The U.S. State Department has ordered an immediate evacuation for all Americans as the death toll reaches 2,000 victims

U.S. Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record High of 70 Percent

American Cancer Society reports millions of lives saved by medical breakthroughs and early detection progress

One Dead, 20 Injured in 17-Vehicle Pileup on Fresno’s Highway 99

Dense fog and unsafe speeds blamed for Sunday morning chain-reaction crash in Fresno

Search Continues for Loose Vervet Monkeys in North St. Louis

Misinformation on social media complicates search for primates in North St. Louis neighborhoods

Farmersville Pedestrian, 87, Dies in Suspected DUI Collision on Farmersville Boulevard

Exeter driver booked into county jail following Sunday evening crash

SoCalGas Proposes Hydrogen Blending Pilot Program for Orange Cove Natural Gas System

City leaders back $64.3 million experiment while residents raise health concerns in citrus farming community

NYC Nurses Begin Large-Scale Strike at Major Hospitals

Nearly 15,000 nurses walk out at major hospitals as Governor Hochul declares state of emergency

Porterville City Council Approves Plans for New $22 Million Library on Olive Avenue

The $22 million project replaces the facility lost in a fatal fire after a six-year delay

Kaweah Health Medical Center Fined $265,125 Following 'Immediate Jeopardy' Safety Investigations

State regulators cite the Visalia hospital for patient care lapses including a death and medical equipment errors

Visalia Police Seize Unregistered Ghost Gun Following Plaza Park Traffic Stop

A 52-year-old man faces firearm charges after a kit-built handgun and high-capacity magazine were found in a vehicle’s console

Massive Fog Pileup Involving 19 Vehicles Shuts Down Highway 99 in Fresno County

Chain-reaction crash on January 11 left several motorists seriously injured

CDC Reports 15 Million Flu Illnesses as Virus Spreads Through 42 States

Doctor visits for young children reach 10-year high as officials track a new strain

U.S. and Jordanian Forces Launch Major Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Syria

Military operation follows the deaths of three Americans during missions to stop terrorism

Porterville Firefighter Alexis Ayon Competes on Beast Games Streaming Series

City and fire officials recognize Fire Engineer Alexis Ayon for representing the community in national competition

Pinedale Wrestling Club Raising Funds After Training Mats Removed

Fresno youth program seeks help to repay loans and expand facilities following coaching dispute

California Governor Proposes $349 Billion State Budget Driven by AI Industry Growth

The 2026-2027 plan aims to address a multibillion-dollar shortfall while reducing spending on housing and climate programs

Beverage House Liquor #27 Reopens Following December Roof Fire Repairs

Neighborhood store offers discounts on select items after fire forced temporary closure

Visalia Fire Department Responds to House Fire on North Turner Street

Authorities closed roads north of Houston Avenue to allow emergency crews to work at the scene

College of the Sequoias Men’s Basketball Defeats Coalinga in Milestone Win for Coach

Dallas Jensen reaches 200 career victories as Giants open conference play with 97-59 win

KTAAA Board to Discuss Violations at Autumn Oaks Senior Care Facility

Board to review facility status after 40 citations and resident relocations

Stafford’s Chocolates Opens New Storefront in Exeter

Local candy maker expands following Small Business of the Year honors

US Job Growth Slows to 50,000 in December as Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.4%

National hiring totals miss expectations as Federal Reserve pause becomes more likely

Downtown Hanford Streets Reopened Following Unusual Gas Leak

Underground soil removed the warning odor from the gas, making the leak difficult to detect

Study Links Common Food Preservatives to Higher Risks of Diabetes and Cancer

Study of 100,000 adults links additives in processed meats and grains to long-term health risks

Scientists Identify Ways to Reverse Egg Aging and Improve IVF Success Rates

Researchers identify critical proteins that could boost fertility and help more IVF pregnancies succeed

Trump Administration Establishes New Department of Justice Division to Combat National Fraud

New DOJ division to lead nationwide effort as federal investigators focus on Minnesota programs

Tulare County Jury Convicts Man in Case Involving 6,000 Fentanyl Pills, Illegal Marijuana Grow

Defendant faces up to seven years in prison following the Tulare County verdict

Federal Officials Launch New Dietary Guidelines Focused on Protein and 'Real Food'

Updated standards prioritize protein and full-fat dairy while de-emphasizing grains and processed foods

NASA Postpones International Space Station Spacewalk Due to Medical Concern

Agency evaluates early return for Crew-11 as unidentified astronaut remains stable

Tulare County Board of Supervisors Names New Chair and Vice Chair for 2026

Amy Shuklian and Dennis Townsend selected for leadership roles following unanimous vote

Visalia Police Bomb Unit Removes Live Explosive From South Church Street Home

A device resembling a grenade was found during a routine probation check

Nvidia and Carbon Robotics Launch Laser-Powered Weeding Technology

New automated system uses AI and high-power lasers to eliminate 600,000 weeds per hour

Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations

Administration exits WHO and Paris Climate Agreement while rejecting Global Tax Deal

Trump Orders Defense Contractors to Focus on Production Over Stock Buybacks

New policy ties leadership bonuses to delivery deadlines and restores 'Department of War' as official alternative name

Metro Blue Line Train Derails After Collision in Downtown Los Angeles

Approximately 60 passengers were on board when the train jumped the tracks near Washington Boulevard

Kaweah Health Earns High Performance Ranking for Maternity Care

U.S. News & World Report recognizes local hospital for excellence in birth services and newborn care

Visalia Partners with CivicPlus to Launch New City Website

New platform will make public records requests and non-emergency reporting easier by mid-March 2026

U.S. to Take Millions of Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Following Leadership Change

Global oil prices drop following announcement of major oil transfer from Venezuelan ports

Visalia Rawhide to Host Community Celebration and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

New owners to kick off a new chapter at Valley Strong Ballpark with family-friendly festival January 14