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A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Tulare County forced a full morning closure in both directions. The crash, likely aided by dense fog, sent about 10 people to the hospital, and the highway was reopened roughly six hours later after responders cleared the scene.
Dense fog caused a 59-vehicle pileup on a three-mile section of Highway 99 in Tulare County, about 40 miles north of Bakersfield, closing the road for more than five hours before reopening in the afternoon; several people sustained mild to moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital, and authorities urged travelers to avoid dense fog and not rely on automatic headlights.
A 59-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 near Avenue 24 in Tulare County prompted a full closure that lasted about six hours due to dense fog reducing visibility to roughly 100–200 feet. Ten people were injured (nine minor, one moderate forehead injury), with others transported to the Tulare Ag Center. CHP credited a rapid, coordinated response that cleared debris and reopened the highway; an earlier social-media estimate of up to 150 vehicles was corrected as the count stood at 59. Investigators say fog was a contributing factor, and drivers are urged to slow down as more fog is expected.
Tulare County Public Health Department has confirmed its first measles case of 2024, involving an international traveler from Germany who flew to Fresno. This is the first confirmed measles case in the county since 2016.
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.
A 17-year-old boy from Tulare County, California, has become the youngest person ever to pass the California bar exam, making legal history. Peter Park, who started high school at 13 and enrolled in a four-year juris doctor program, graduated early and became a law clerk with the Tulare County District Attorney. Park recently turned 18 and was officially sworn in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys. He aspires to become a prosecutor and is driven by a moral obligation to uphold liberty, equality, and justice in society.
Tulare County residents are preparing for some of the worst flooding seen in the area, with officials warning of potential evacuations. Emergency preparedness measures are being put in place, including sandbag distribution and the opening of evacuation centers. The flooding is being caused by heavy rainfall and snowmelt, and residents are being urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Residents of Allensworth, a town in California's San Joaquin Valley, are facing major flooding from surging rivers and breached levees. With more rain expected this week, there are concerns the flooding could get considerably worse. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has ordered evacuations in Alpaugh and Allensworth after a nearby levee breached. At least seven homes in Tulare County have been destroyed by floodwaters, primarily in Springville, while 62 structures have suffered major damage and 177 had minor damage.
The Butte County Water Rescue Team assisted in rescuing residents from flooding in Tulare County. The team used boats to navigate through the flooded areas and helped evacuate people from their homes.