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Bernardino Barcelo, 26, of Visalia, was arrested on suspicion of DUI Sunday night now faces weapons and parole violation charges after police said a search of his residence uncovered firearms and ammunition he was prohibited from possessing as a convicted felon. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia Man Arrested on DUI Charge, Faces Weapons Counts After Parole Search

Visalia Police arrested Jose Jimenez, 53, on suspicion of DUI and weapons charges after finding him unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in the roadway and discovering a loaded rifle inside. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia Police Arrest Driver Found Unconscious Behind Wheel on DUI, Weapons Charges

A driver stopped by the California Highway Patrol in Modesto for traveling 84 mph in a 65 mph zone was found to have never held a driver's license, and the vehicle was impounded. (CHP)

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Driver Clocked at 84 MPH in 65 Zone Had Never Been Licensed, Modesto CHP Says

Fresno will close eastbound Jensen Avenue between Sarah Street and East Avenue beginning June 1 for emergency sewer repairs expected to last about two months, while maintaining westbound traffic and business access. (City of Fresno)

1 day ago

Fresno Announces Two-Month Closure of Eastbound Jensen Avenue for Sewer Repairs

A man was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting Saturday night at a graduation party in Visalia, where police are investigating and seeking information from the public. (Visalia PD)

1 day ago

Visalia Graduation Party Shooting Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

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