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Some College of the Sequoias buildings were left with no or partial electricity for part of the day Tuesday in Visalia because of an unidentified problem, stated a news report. By 2:30 p.m., power was restored.
At first, the discussion at Tuesday night’s Blue Ribbon Task Force meeting regarding a potential sales-tax increase leaned in the direction of endorsing the increase. After nearly a dozen of the 38 members presented their views on the first draft of the group’s report — which recommended that City Council not pursue a ballot measure for raising taxes — it appeared that the group might amend its position.
It’s a green light to start building high-speed rail north of Fresno but red tape and legal wrangling will keep crews from turning dirt on the South Valley section any time soon.
As the finishing touches were being put on a $985 million contract to build the first section of high-speed train tracks between Madera and Fresno last week, the Federal Surface Transportation Board granted the state permission to start the inaugural build for the massive system.
A suspected bank robber is recovering after a wild, high speed chase in the South Valley.
It happened Monday after a hold up at a Wells Fargo in Tulare. Authorities say the suspect, now identified as 33-year-old Nolen Burchett, sped away, leading them on a pursuit into Visalia
It ended when Burchett crashed his jeep into a telephone pole and was then shot by a deputy.
Burchett is now recovering and is in stable condition at Kaweah Delta Medical Center.
Officials are trying to determine if he’s connected to other bank robberies in the city of Tulare.
The NBA Finals could be over tonight as the San Antonio Spurs head to Miami with a three games to two lead for Game Six against the Heat. The Spurs picked up a 114–104 victory in Game Five on Sunday. After splitting the first two games in Miami, the Spurs took two-of-three at home. If necessary, a decisive Game Seven would be Thursday in Miami.
MLB NL
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San Diego Padres 5, San Francisco Giants 3 (13 inn)
MLB AL
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Texas Rangers 8, Oakland Athletics 7
Los Angeles Angels 11, Seattle Mariners 3
Dodgers, Angels, Athletics, and Giants all play today
The state Insurance Commissioner says an emergency regulation was approved Monday, requiring health insurers to cover 10 categories that make up essential health benefits. The department calls it a critical element when it comes to implementing the Affordable Care act. The categories include prescription drugs, hospitalization and maternity care. The regulation requires most insurers to start covering those items in January of next year.
The Visalia Fire Department reported that four people were forced to evacuate their home due to a house fire near Lincoln Oval Park. It happened around 8 o’clock Monday morning as the four people were sound asleep. Fire crews put out the fire in the spare room and estimate almost $3,000 in damage. No word on what caused the fire.
Two people are under arrest after Tulare County sheriff’s deputies found a car full of live marijuana plants and a chop shop. Vanessa Salais was arrested while sitting in a stolen car parked in front of a vacant home near Avenue 144 and Road 208. Deputies say there were 29 pot plants inside the car and a chop shop, along with another stolen vehicle behind the house. Luke Hulstine was also arrested when he was found on the property.
Valley air officials are issuing a health advisory because of smoke from wildfires burning in the Sierra. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District says the health advisories will remain in place until the fires are out. Smoke produces fine particulate matter that can cause serious health problems, such as lung disease, asthma and heart attacks.
The Sequoia National Forest will hold a series of public meetings in July to continue to dialogue and receive input from the public and interested stakeholders on Forest Plan Revision.
The meetings will be held in Porterville and Kernville. As part of the current assessment phase, the Forest Service has developed a series of topic papers and made them available for review and feedback in the Living Assessment WIKI on Our Forest Place, www.ourforestplace.ning.com.
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