Tag: Tulare
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Fire Engulfs Curtimade Dairy Milk Barn in Waukena, Tulare
Early Tuesday morning, firefighters rushed to tackle a significant blaze at Curtimade Dairy located in Waukena, Tulare County. The incident, reported in the 18000 block of Road 24, saw swift response from the Tulare County Fire Department. Upon arrival, responders were met with smoke and flames emanating from the milk barn at Curtimade Dairy. The…
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Search Intensifies for Missing Teen in Kaweah River Rescue
Authorities in Tulare County, California, are intensifying efforts to locate a 17-year-old girl who went missing after slipping into the Kaweah River on Tuesday. The incident occurred in an area known for its hazardous conditions, exacerbated by high water levels and turbulent whitewater rapids. Multi-Agency Response The search operation involves a collaborative effort of over…
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Fire Engulfs Auto-Wrecking Yard in Madera, California
A significant blaze erupted at an auto-wrecking yard in Madera, California, prompting swift response efforts on Friday afternoon. Incident Details The fire ignited around noon at Smith’s Wrecking, located on Road 29 between Avenue 12 and Avenue 13. Initial reports indicated the fire was engulfing approximately 30 vehicles on the premises. Response Efforts Authorities from…
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Visalia Man Sentenced to 86 Years for Gas Station Shooting
Lorenzo Pineda, 28, of Visalia, California, has been sentenced to 86 years to life in prison for attempted murder following a shooting incident at a local gas station. Details of the Incident The crime occurred on August 2, 2017, inside the Circle 7 gas station where Pineda, accompanied by Jorge Pineda (unrelated), engaged in a…
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Fresno Installs 4-Way Stop Signs at Dangerous Intersection
FRESNO, Calif. — In response to safety concerns at the intersection of Tulare and Minnewawa Avenues, the city of Fresno has initiated installation of 4-way stop signs and road markings, including painted lines and the word STOP prominently displayed on the pavement. The decision follows incidents, including a recent near-miss involving a pedestrian retrieving mail.…
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Scam Alert: Rural California Families Targeted by Tutoring Fraud
In Tulare, California, concerns rise as families are targeted by a scam disguised as tutoring services. Sunsie Tumacder, Director of Student Services for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified District, warns of deceptive tactics preying on vulnerable communities. False Partnership Claims The Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District alerts parents to a scam where a company falsely claims to…
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Scam Alert: Rural California Families Targeted by Fake Tutoring
In the rural community of Tulare, California, concerns arise as the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District issues a warning about a scam targeting farmworking families. Sunsie Tumacder, Director of Student Services for the district, sheds light on the deceptive practices of a company posing as a tutoring service provider. Deceptive Tactics Unveiled The district alerts…
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Two Arrested After Homicide in Tulare, California
TULARE, Calif. – Two individuals were apprehended early Wednesday following the discovery of a deceased man inside a residence in Tulare. The Tulare Police Department responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the 700 block of South R Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered two individuals in the driveway, who appeared agitated. The officers observed…
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Visalia Auto Theft Ring Busted: Three Arrested
Visalia, California – In a significant crackdown on organized auto theft, the Visalia Police Department (VPD) has apprehended three individuals after a thorough 6-month-long investigation. The arrested individuals include 22-year-old Christopher Anderson, 19-year-old Nathan Olivas, and 23-year-old Jesse Venegas. They face charges ranging from Conspiracy to Operating a Chop Shop, Auto Theft, and various firearms…
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Shooting Victim in Critical Condition After Gas Station Incident in Lindsay, California
A shooting incident at a gas station in Lindsay, California, left a victim critically wounded and hospitalized on Friday morning. The incident occurred at the Tripco Fuels located at Spurce and Highway 137, prompting a swift response from Tulare County sheriff’s deputies. Prompt Response by Law Enforcement Authorities were summoned to the scene just after…
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Shooting at Lindsay Gas Station Leaves Victim in Critical Condition
In Lindsay, California, a shooting incident at a gas station has left one individual critically injured, highlighting concerns over public safety and violence in the area. Incident Details The shooting occurred on Friday morning at Tripco Fuels, located at Spurce and Highway 137, prompting a swift response from law enforcement authorities. Tulare County sheriff’s deputies,…
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Shooting at Lindsay Gas Station Leaves Victim Critically Injured
LINDSAY, Calif. – In a disturbing incident, a shooting at a gas station in Lindsay has left one individual critically injured. The victim was rushed to the hospital following the morning shooting on Friday. Response to the Incident Tulare County sheriff’s deputies swiftly responded to the alarming situation at the Tripco Fuels located at Spruce…
