Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
June Lightning Complex Fire: Impact on air quality from wildfires
Dry heat and wildfires are nothing new for Central California.A local doctor says residents still need to be aware of the harmful effects."Now, we're talking about multiple opportunities to breathe in pollutants that can affect our lungs," says UCSF Fresno's Dr. Hovig Artinian. "You've got heat combining with pollution, creating ozone. You've got the wildfire creating particle pollution that is smaller than the strands of your hair that can lodge deep into your lungs."Children, older adults and anyone with asthma or other lung diseases are at high risk of inflaming their airways or worsening a respiratory disorder.For those not at...
DA: Man paid to kill to be released from Corcoran prison
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An 87-year-old man serving a life sentence after being convicted of two counts of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder was granted parole on Tuesday, June 25, according to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. Almost 50 years ago, the DA’s office says Henry Borbon was paid $1,000 […]
Immanuel adult volleyball tourney a success
REEDLEY — A co-ed adult tournament at Immanuel High School quickly is developing a reputation as a go-to spot for male and female adult volleyball players. The second annual Eagles King Cup Tournament at Immanuel South Gym on June 22 attracted nine teams from the Central Valley, most from the immediate eastern Fresno and northern Tulare County regions.
Heat wave expected to hit Tulare County Fourth of July week. Here's how hot it will be.
An early summer heat wave is expected to hit the Central Valley next week, bringing with it record-high temperatures. National Weather Service officials stated that Saturday through Monday is expected to be dry, and a slow warming trend is taking place across our area. Temperatures will continue to increase, with highs expected to reach 112 degrees on Wednesday and 111 degrees on the Fourth of July.
Tulare County long-term care workers—primarily women of color—rally to raise visibility and share their stories at Board of Supervisors office for livable wages and healthcare
Today, Tulare In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers and members of SEIU Local 2015 — the nation’s largest long-term care union and California’s largest labor union representing more than 470,000 nursing home workers and home care providers — rallied at the Tulare County Board of Supervisors to continue their call for livable wages and fair compensation for their work.
Project restores flow to 10 miles of Friant-Kern Canal
Phase one of the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project wrapped up this spring, providing relief to a portion of the canal in Tulare County. Construction crew members, state and local water officials and Valley politicians came together for a celebration of this milestone on June 21 at the site of the project’s origin along the canal, just south of Avenue 136 and a few miles west of Porterville.
Thousands of pounds of illegal fireworks found after bust in Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two men were arrested after being discovered with thousands of pounds of illegal fireworks in Tulare County, according to the Porterville Police Department. Officers say on June 21, a search warrant at a business on the 800 block of West Olive Avenue in Porterville revealed 26-year-old Marten Ghanem from Visalia harboring 50 pounds […]
Construction workers exposed to pesticide spraying operation in Tulare County
More than a dozen construction workers were treated after being exposed to a pesticide spraying operation in Tulare County.It happened around 9:30 am Monday in a field near Avenue 184 and Road 96, just south of Tulare.One person suffered nausea and vomiting, but did not go to the hospital.Fourteen other patients were exposed, but were otherwise okay.Crews were able to decontaminate all of the workers.
TeamCalifornia's 10th Annual Meet the Consultants Forum Comes to Tulare County for First Time
Tulare County will host TeamCalifornia’s 10th annual Meet the Consultants (MTC) Site Selection and Economic Development Forum this August, as the Forum’s Title Sponsor. This gathering is a unique opportunity for site selectors, economic development stakeholders and leaders from California cities and counties to convene and explore potential economic development opportunities across the state.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.