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Fresno Police Seek Suspect in River Park Movie Theater Assault
Authorities ask for help identifying man involved in December fight
Crime and Public Safety
Coverage of law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety.
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Tulare County DA Warns of High-Tech Gas Theft Using Holiday Light Remotes
Local gas station lost 1,800 gallons to new electronic bypass method
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Tulare Police Break Up Multi-County Mail and Identity Theft Ring
Three arrested and more than 300 pieces of stolen mail recovered in joint regional operation
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Fresno Man Struck and Killed on Highway 99; Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
A 37-year-old resident died Tuesday after reportedly abandoning a running vehicle on a highway ramp
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Pileup Involving More Than 20 Vehicles Shuts Down Highway 58 Near Bakersfield
Heavy fog leads to massive collision; several injuries reported near Towerline Road
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Modesto CHP stops wrong-way driver on Highway 99; DUI arrest made
Witness report helps officers stop vehicle Tuesday
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Major California Cities Report Lowest Homicide Rates in Decades
Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco all hit historic lows in 2025
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Visalia Firefighters Save Main Home After Fire Destroys Attached Building
No injuries reported in Sunday evening blaze on North Highland
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Tulare County District Attorney Files 680 Cases Under Proposition 36
Prosecutors report early outcomes for drug treatment and repeat theft penalties under new law
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Lemoore Resident Arrested After Visalia Police Seize Illegal Firearms and Ammunition
A traffic stop for a missing license plate led to the discovery of two AR-style pistols and a disassembled shotgun
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Visalia Police Seek Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation
Police are searching for a 2004 or 2005 Honda Civic with front-end damage
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Hanford Police Use License Plate Readers to Track Suspect After Chili’s Threats
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats and driving under the influence
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Judge Orders Trial in 2023 Killing of Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr.
Trial to proceed following testimony from neighbors who saw the shooting and detectives who responded to the scene
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Tulare Police Identify Man Found Dead in Live Oak Park
George Cardenas was discovered Monday morning near Live Oak Middle School
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California Senators Investigate Conditions at State's Largest Immigration Detention Center
Senators Schiff and Padilla point to medical neglect and poor nutrition at California City facility as national detention numbers hit record highs
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Farmersville Opens New Fire Station 83 Following $7 Million State Investment
New $7 million facility funded by state budget aims to improve emergency response times for the community
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Two Handguns, High-Capacity Magazine Seized During Visalia Traffic Stop
A driver was arrested Monday after police found weapons and an extended magazine in a vehicle's glove box
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Tulare Police Investigating After Body Found in Live Oak Park Water Basin
Detectives are working to identify a man discovered Monday morning in a park basin
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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Shooting of Woman in Cutler Area
A 20-year-old woman died Sunday after being brought to a Visalia hospital with a gunshot wound
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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
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Visalia Police Investigate Fatal Early Morning Hit-and-Run
A woman was killed after being struck by a car shortly after midnight Sunday
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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
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Visalia Police Investigate After Man Found Dead on Kelsey Street Friday Night
The traffic unit is investigating the death north of Riggin Avenue
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Teenage Girl Critically Injured in North Clovis Semi-Truck Crash
Police investigate whether heavy fog played a role in the Minniwawa Avenue collision
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California Parole Approval Rates See Significant Decline Since 2018
Digital surveillance and an aging prison population contribute to lower release rates despite more hearings
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Visalia Police Respond to Report of Woman With Knife Near Divisidero School
Precautionary school lockdown lifted after authorities secure area on South Central Street
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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
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Farmersville Pedestrian, 87, Dies in Suspected DUI Collision on Farmersville Boulevard
Exeter driver booked into county jail following Sunday evening crash
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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
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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
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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
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Visalia Police Bomb Unit Removes Live Explosive From South Church Street Home
A device resembling a grenade was found during a routine probation check
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Firefighters Prevent Major Damage at Visalia’s R-N Market
Quick response on South Lovers Lane prevents fire from spreading inside store
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Fire Destroys Historic Hollywood Center Motel on Sunset Boulevard
Century-old 'L.A. Confidential' filming location was the subject of prior safety warnings
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Former Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges in New York
Former leader claims 'prisoner of war' status during Manhattan court appearance following Special Forces raid
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Visalia Teen Arrested Following Early Morning Shooting on West Seeger Court
No injuries reported after shots fired through bedroom window on West Seeger Court
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California Implements New Traffic Laws and Automated Speed Camera Program
New pilot program brings automated speed cameras to school zones and high-traffic areas
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Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Home Invasion Near Strathmore
Detectives seek public assistance after items stolen from home near Avenue 194 and Road 232
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Porterville Police Arrest Three Following Armed Carjacking and Assault
One adult and two juveniles face felony charges including elder abuse and gang participation