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Transdev drivers in Visalia have gone on strike, leading to the suspension of fixed route bus services, Dial-A-Ride, Sequoia Shuttle, and V-Line. Negotiations failed to reach an agreement, and the strike will impact bus riders in Visalia, Farmersville, Exeter, and Goshen. Dial-A-Ride, which serves the elderly and those with disabilities, will be prioritized if replacement drivers are found.
Reedley Police K9 officer Kona was found dead near Visalia after escaping from his home on the Fourth of July. It appears that Kona was hit by a vehicle before crawling into an orchard where he later died. Despite efforts to locate him using an AirTag tracking device, a happy reunion was not possible. Video surveillance shows Kona escaping the backyard when fireworks were set off. The California Highway Patrol will determine if a hit-and-run report will be filed. Kona was set to retire from police service in August.
The City of Visalia is preparing for localized flooding as Lake Kaweah reaches capacity, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reducing water releases from Terminus Dam. While no evacuations are anticipated, some flooding is expected as waterways that receive water runoff could cause waterways to flood.