COVID-19 Test Sites Open in Dinuba, Porterville

The state's new free COVID-19 testing sites at the Dinuba and Porterville memorial buildings have started taking appointments. "Every precaution is being taken to protect people who are going to be screened for COVID-19." — Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County h...
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Two Teenagers Arrested in Fatal Porterville Library Fire

PORTERVILLE — Two teenage boys have been arrested for allegedly started a blaze at a public library in Porterville that left a firefighter dead and another missing, officials said. Porterville Police Chief Eric Kroutil said Wednesday the two 13-year-old boys ...

Tulare County Mom Accused of Drowning Son Pleads Not Guilty

PORTERVILLE — A Strathmore woman has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges in the drowning her 12-year-old son and attempting drowning of her 7-year-old boy. A judge denied bail Wednesday for Sherri Renee Telnas at her arraignment. She w...