Tulare Community News

Breaking Incidents

• 🔥 Truck-School Bus Crash: A pickup truck hauling a trailer collided with a Porterville Area school bus at a three-way stop...

Key stats for Country Estates, Tulare:

• Safety score: 62
• Crime rate lower than state average (7.1)
• Lower than national average (4.6)
  Reassuring for locals!

Tulare County crash Thursday evening at Hwy 190 and Westwood: pickup truck hauling trailer collided with empty Porterville school bus making a left...

Residents can now track local cases easily:

• Access Tulare County Superior Court records
• Search court cases for free
• Read case summaries and docket info
• Download court documents
  Stay informed on community legal matters.

Tulare residents rejoice: the City has rolled out a new and improved online utility bill payment system powered by InvoiceCloud, now live for seamless payments! Head to https://www.tulare.

Government and Water Policy Shifts

• 🔥 Tulare Lake Restoration Ordered: Newsom Administration's Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot...

Breaking local impact: Newsom's Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot announced restoration of Tulare Lake in the Southern region.

Insider theft exposed at Visalia Unified: Employee Damien Rutledge, 29, arrested for stealing $5,600 Canon EOS 4K camera reported missing Dec. 8,...

El Diamante High School launched the Jesse Lira era with a packed introductory rally on March 23, drawing nearly 300 fans for a festive...

Leadership transition at Alpaugh Irrigation District: Longtime manager Bruce Howarth retires after 12 years, praising farmers on 10,000 acres of...

• Rapid recovery: Supervisors took over Tulare Public Cemetery District 9 months ago amid complaints, financial issues, and insurance risks; now...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Missing Man Search: Tulare Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 39-year-old Michael Hernandez, last...

Hanford High's Hayden Keeney dominated with 10 strikeouts over five innings, allowing just two hits and one run, in the Bullpups' 13-1 mercy rule victory over Tulare Union on March 25.

Help find 39-year-old Michael Hernandez—last seen just after midnight Feb. 14, 2026, in Tulare.

• Tulare PD requests public's help to locate him
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Tulare County's retail jobs are hot—apply fast for these standout roles:

• Metro by T-Mobile Manager, Visalia: $30–$62/hr full-time (base +...

Get involved in senior services – advise on recreation, social, and nutrition programs for older residents.

• Eligibility: 18+, Tulare city...

Eagle Scout William Sprowl from Troop 1893 donated 121 stuffed animals and a $450 gift card for snacks to Tulare County's CART program. This supports kids aged 2½-17 by reducing interview trauma and aiding families. Pure community kindness in action!

Google's upgrade to Android Wireless Emergency Alerts adds map views in notifications, letting Tulare residents quickly assess local alert relevance and severity without opening apps – a lifesaving feature via latest Play services.

Public Safety Alert

• 🔥 Almond Hull Fire Near Tulare: Firefighters are on scene of an almond hull fire near Avenue 196 and Road 124 by Tulare and...

• Construction underway at Rigan Avenue and Shirk Street, eyeing June opening
• Part of 507-acre development with 3,300 homes, including warehouse,...