Tulare News Archives

The driver of a car determined to be stolen crashed the vehicle after ignoring a traffic stop as part of a DUI Saturation Detail in Visalia early Sunday morning, sustaining undetermined injuries. via Twin City Times

“It's sad. She's a very nice girl. It shouldn't have happened”

A woman who rushed into a burning home late Saturday morning to rescue her dogs apparently became trapped by the flames and died, firefighters reported. via Tulare Advance-Register

The Clovis Fire Department responded to 197 calls for service between Dec. 17 and 23. via Clovis Independent

A woman died in Tulare Saturday afternoon, while trying to save her dogs and cats from a fire. via KMPH-TV Fresno

An estimated $4,000 worth of kitchen building materials were taken from a house under construction, Tulare police said Thursday. via Tulare Advance-Register

Thumbs up to all who attended the 8th annual Res*Com Pest Control Christmas fundraiser for the Tulare Salvation Army. via Visalia Times-Delta

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The area: Intersection of San Joaquin Avenue and B Street. The problem: Motorists traveling westbound on San Joaquin approaching B can't spot a stop sign because of overgrown trees, said resident Curtis Loring. via Visalia Times-Delta

“We don't even realize who's doing the shootings.”

Two unrelated cases took place at cemetery By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment Tulare's seven deadliest crimes in 2007 held true to a long-standing, widespread police theory: homicides ... via Tulare Advance-Register

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment Already thinking of removing the live Christmas tree? Five Tulare recycling locations will accept them through Jan. via Tulare Advance-Register

A South County man was the victim of agricultural theft on Christmas eve when someone stole copper wire from a water pumper. via Porterville Recorder

“We're going to cover the costs”

Two teenagers were caught on video stealing a Salvation Army kettle from a Tulare clothing store Sunday. via Visalia Times-Delta

The Tulare City Council's decision this week to allow a plan for 80 apartments in the upscale Del Lago neighborhood may be upsetting to some, but at least it's fair. via Tulare Advance-Register

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment The City of Tulare has announced the trash collection schedule for Christmas and New Year's days. via Tulare Advance-Register

“An ounce of code enforcement is worth a pound of redevelopment”

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com If there are overgrown weeds in your neighbor's yard, who are you gonna call? If there's an abandoned car, and it is up on blocks two doors down, who are you gonna ... via Tulare Advance-Register

There are many reasons to cheer Tulare people and businesses. We give Tulare Cheers to the following: Cheers, and much appreciation, to Ellen Gorelick, who announced she is retiring next year from her position ... via Tulare Advance-Register

The first class of Tulare Adult School's Licensed Vocational Nursing students is graduating in April, a positive step as the state deals with a nursing shortage. via Visalia Times-Delta

For the third time since July, setting a trial date has been delayed for a Tulare man accused of setting a series of fires that led to the deaths of two people aboard a CAL FIRE plane. via Visalia Times-Delta

“The parking provided exceeds the minimum standards”

An 80-unit apartment housing development was approved for the Del Lago neighborhood in northeast Tulare on Tuesday. via Tulare Advance-Register

“If it was an accident that's one thing, but it wasn't an accident this was murder”

An arraignment will be held on Wednesday for the Ivanhoe man accused of killing a Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy. via KMPH-TV Fresno

“When something has been successful, there's no need to reinvent the wheel”

Some people are respected for the history they create. Others, including Ellen Gorelick, are respected for the history they preserve for future generations. via Visalia Times-Delta

The world's agricultural community will gather Feb. 12-14 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif., for the 41st annual World Ag Expo. via Delta Farm Press

On Jan. 17, 2005, Tulareans learned the horror that two of their police officers were shot and seriously wounded in the line of duty. via Tulare Advance-Register

On Dec. 12 at approximately 1 a.m., two Mozzarella Fresh employees took and sold company equipment, according to a Tulare County news release. via Porterville Recorder

Jorge Gomez Banda, in custody on suspicion of homicide in the shooting death of a Tulare County Sheriff's Department detective, was actively serving probation after pleading no-contest to a 2006 car-theft ... via Tulare Advance-Register

A woman reported spousal abuse in Tulare on Monday, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. via Tulare Advance-Register

Tulare County Sheriff's officials reported a deputy was shot about 2 p.m. today in the area of Avenue 352 and Road 156 north of Ivanhoe. via Fresno Bee

“It was an obvious fraud situation”

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment An increase in reported scams has prompted Tulare police to issue a simple warning: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Fight the urge ... via Tulare Advance-Register

"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a parody of biopics such as "Ray" and "Walk the Line," is frequently profane, juvenile and laugh-out-loud funny. via Tulare Advance-Register

An unknown suspect driving a four-door white sedan shot several rounds from a BB gun into two parked cars Friday night in Tulare, leaving $500 in damages, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. via Tulare Advance-Register

An Earlimart juvenile was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide and possession of an assault rifle in connection with a Thursday morning shooting, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department reported Friday. via Tulare Advance-Register

“They are a long established business in the community”

By Victor Garcia vdgarcia@visalia.gannett.com Servicing cars is a standard operation of a car dealership. via Tulare Advance-Register

Young people honor Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday. Catholics took part in a procession from Cesar Chavez Park to St. via Tulare Advance-Register

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment The Tulare Eagles Aerie 1484 Lodge, 1181 E. Rankin Road, will host a New Year's Eve dinner dance at 7 p.m. Dec. via Tulare Advance-Register

Law enforcement agencies are searching for three male juveniles - suspects in a north Visalia homicide - who escaped from custody at the Tulare County Courthouse in Visalia this morning. via Tulare Advance-Register

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The intersection of Prosperity Avenue and J Street is a nightmare, the Tulare Western High School Parent Teacher Association says. via Tulare Advance-Register

A Tulare boy shot Sunday morning was reported in stable condition Monday, police said. via Tulare Advance-Register

New rules proposed for taco trucks in Tulare County have owners worried their roadside taquerias will be forced to roll right out of business. via North County Times

VisaliaTimesDelta.com and TulareAdvanceRegister.com and related sites are pleased to be able to offer its users the opportunity to make comments and hold conversations online. via Tulare Advance-Register

“We're hoping we get a lot of responses”

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment No transportation on upcoming Sundays for holiday shopping, no problem. via Tulare Advance-Register

There's not much time to enter Times-Delta/Advance-Register Holiday Writing Contest, which allows creative readers to flex their literary muscles and see their work in print or online. via Visalia Times-Delta

“The City of Tulare Fire Department's focus this year was to improve its communication equipment within the city”

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com Post Comment Yes, the Tulare City Fire Department got a $25,000 grant to improve its communication system. via Tulare Advance-Register

A Tulare man injured when he was attacked walking late Thursday night was treated and released from the hospital, officials said Friday. via Tulare Advance-Register

“I'm hoping somebody's going to open another shop”

By Seth Nidever snidever@HanfordSentinel.com The days are numbered for Kings County's only bicycle shop. via Twin City Times

The East Yosemite League water polo coaches announced their all-EYL teams and three Tulare athletes earned first-team honors. via Visalia Times-Delta

By Luis Hernandez lhernand@visalia.gannett.com A Tulare man was taken into custody on drug-related charges at the end of a police chase that started after a drive-by shooting was reported Wednesday night. via Tulare Advance-Register

“As a country, we welcome law-abiding immigrants, but foreign nationals who violate our laws and commit crimes in our communities should be on notice that (this agency) is going to use all of the tools at its disposal to find you and send you home”

Bakersfield-based Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 776 people over the past year as part of a continued crackdown to root out immigration violators, the agency announced today. via Bakersfield Californian

Dance to the western style music of the Gene Larry Band from 2-5 p.m. Friday. Dances will now be at this new time. via Tulare Advance-Register

DINUBA - A 24-year-old Tulare man was killed in a single-car crash on a rural road northeast of Dinuba Tuesday, and both of his passengers were ejected, the California Highway Patrol reported. via Visalia Times-Delta

Five Tulare men who stole hats from the Visalia Mall Tuesday night and then tried to make a getaway in a car were caught by Visalia police officers after a short chase. via Tulare Advance-Register

The holiday season is a beautiful time of year in Tulare for one often-overlooked reason: It makes downtown truly come alive. via Tulare Advance-Register

“It was like, 'What did we fight the war for?”

Returning home from battle, many Vietnam War veterans were cursed at and spit on by those they'd been fighting for. via Visalia Times-Delta

Alondra Cortez, 6, left, and her sister Brenda Cortez, 8, of Tulare wear their Santa hats at the annual Children's Christmas Parade in downtown Tulare. via Tulare Advance-Register

“He seemed like a fine, outstanding person”

A Tulare man shot and killed his estranged girlfriend and then himself late Sunday at the Tulare Cemetery, police said. via Tulare Advance-Register

Authorities in Tulare continue to investigate an apparent murder-suicide which occurred over the weekend. via KMPH-TV Fresno

“But if you think about it, $1,200 for a year isn't much. They can make more money working at a job.”

By Hillary S. Meeks hmeeks@visalia.gannett.com Shoppers at Tulare's Southeast Asian Crafts Fair were thrilled with the colorful, intricate "pandua" traditional craft work of local Hmong, Lahu and Mien women on ... via Tulare Advance-Register

As Chairman of the Republican Party of Tulare County, I applaud my friends in the Democratic Party for contributing $220 to Visalia Emergency Aid. via Visalia Times-Delta

“We felt the thump when [the ship's captain] hit whatever he hit”

By Mike Hazelwood mhazelwo@visalia.gannett.com The cruise ship with a hole in it wasn't so bad. via Tulare Advance-Register