Tuesday Jul 7 | Tulare Advance-Register
Fewer citations issued, less fireworks confiscated during holiday patrols
Local fire and law enforcement were kept busy patrolling for illegal fireworks over the holiday weekend, but officials reported fewer citations and fewer fireworks confiscations than in years past.
Tulare Co. Gang Member Sentenced to Death
A Tulare County judge on Thursday sentenced a gang member from Traver to death -- for the slaying of another man in 2005.
Updates: Traver man sentenced to death for drive-by
A 22-year-old Traver man was sentenced to death today in connection with a gang-related drive-by murder of a farmworker.
Family grieves Kingsburg store clerk shot in robbery
Navdeep Nagra can't understand why her brother was fatally shot Saturday during an armed robbery at the convenience store south of Kingsburg where he worked.
Kingsburg Man Killed in Armed Robbery
Family members are mourning the loss of the South Valley man gunned down at his convenience store.
Deputies investigate reported hammer attack in northwest Tulare County
Tulare County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating an incident in which a man claims he was attacked by an assailant armed with a hammer Friday afternoon.
Ag retailer fined for Hollister emission violations
HOLLISTER The California Air Resources Board this month fined Britz-Simplot Grower Solutions $16,500 for diesel-truck emission violations - including at a facility in Hollister - throughout its regional operations, according to a statement from the agency.
Parts of Hwy. 99 will close next week
Portions of Highway 99 in Tulare County and Highway 198 in Kings County will be closed for construction part of the coming week, the California Department of Transportation reports.
Peace Center potluck set The South Valley Peace Center will hold a potluck and magic show with Uncle Bill and the Invisible Imp at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at The Quaker Meetinghouse, 17206 Avenue 296, Visalia.
Weapon brandished, white Ford pickup truck taken Friday afternoon near Traver
Tulare County Sheriff's Department deputies and detectives are investigating the reported armed theft of a pickup truck just after 12:30 p.m. Friday near Traver, deputies reported.
Ito Packing may be changing fruit programs
Major changes at Ito Packing Co. Inc., Reedley, Calif., may be in the offing, possibly including a significant drop in the company's fruit volumes.
Traver man sentenced to death in murder
Samuel 'Sammy' Rivera was 18 when he shot at a van full of farm laborers four years ago near Traver, killing one of them.
Convicted murderer in court today for sentencing arguments
A jury Tuesday will begin hearing arguments on whether Samuel 'Sammy' Rivera should be sentenced to death for shooting at a van full of farm workers more than four years ago, killing an occupant.
Bravo Farms hosts carolers, Marines and Santa at Toys for Tots reception
TRAVER - Celeste Argueta, 10, of Visalia had chosen her priorities at Saturday's festive Toys for Tots reception at Bravo Farms.
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