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weather1 year ago

"Rare Tornadoes Strike Central California Amid Stormy Weather"

Two rare tornadoes touched down in Central California within two days, with one hitting Kings County and the other Madera County. The tornado in Kings County forced students to seek shelter in a school cafeteria, while a blizzard pounded the Sierra Nevada with almost 2 feet of snow and gusts of up to 190 mph, leading to the closure of a 75-mile stretch of Interstate 80 and ski resorts. The unusual weather events were attributed to ideal conditions created by moisture from a winter storm.

weather1 year ago

"Unusual Tornado Activity Strikes Central California Amid Storms"

Two rare tornadoes touched down in Central California within two days, with one hitting Kings County and the other Madera County, forcing students to shelter in the cafeteria. These tornadoes come after two tornadoes hit San Luis Obispo County less than a month ago. Additionally, a blizzard pounded the Sierra Nevada with gusts of up to 190 mph and almost 2 feet of snow, leading to the closure of a 75-mile stretch of Interstate 80 and ski resorts amid dangerous conditions.

society2 years ago

Teenager Peter Park Sets Record as Youngest Ever to Pass California Bar Exam

Peter Park, a 17-year-old law clerk, has become the youngest person to pass the California bar exam in Tulare County. Park entered high school at 13, graduated from law school earlier this year, and joined the Tulare County District Attorney's office as a law clerk in August. He was sworn in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys at the age of 18.

health2 years ago

Emerging Viral Threats Spread in Central California

West Nile and St. Louis Encephalitis viruses have been found in several Valley communities in Central California, including Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Selma, and Orange Cove. Mosquitoes carrying these viruses have been detected, and residents are advised to use EPA-registered insect repellent and prevent mosquito breeding around their homes. West Nile has been detected in every county in Central California except Mariposa County, with Tulare County reporting the only confirmed human case in the state so far this year.