🌱 Tulare County DA in Visalia files charges in Dinuba double killing

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In today's newsletter:

• Tulare County DA in Visalia files charges in Dinuba double killing
• Could your tip help solve Visalia’s 2020 triple homicide case?
• How Visit Visalia is making travel easier for autism families

Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Charges filed in Dinuba double homicide (midvalleytimes.com) — Tulare County prosecutors in Visalia have filed murder charges against a 43-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a couple outside a Dinuba home on April 21. He has pleaded not guilty, remains jailed without bail, and faces a possible life sentence or death penalty, with a preliminary hearing conference set for May 4.
   

2. Governor Newsom reissues $50,000 rewards to crack cold cases, deliver justice for victims (ca.gov) — Visalia residents are being urged to help solve the 2020 triple homicide of three young men shot while sitting in a vehicle near a local high school; a $50,000 state reward is available for information leading to justice. Governor Gavin Newsom has reissued similar rewards for multiple unsolved killings across California, emphasizing that public tips can finally bring closure to grieving families.
   

3. Autism Awareness on your family's travels (takingthekids.com) — Families in Visalia can take pride that Visit Visalia is recognized as California’s first Certified Autism Center destination marketing group, complete with a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to support travelers with hidden needs. The piece also highlights autism-friendly travel tools, resorts, airports, and adaptive recreation programs that can make trips less stressful for families on the spectrum.
   

4. California Cities Dominate National Air Pollution Rankings in New Lung Association Report – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Visalia ranks among the nation’s worst metro areas for year-round particle pollution in a new American Lung Association report, tying with San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad. The study highlights serious health risks from ozone and particle pollution across California, noting that millions of residents, especially children, live in areas with failing air-quality grades and elevated risks for respiratory and cardiovascular disease.
   

5. Once Upon a Dream Gala, Champion for Children Award announced (ourvalleyvoice.com) — A major CASA of Tulare County fundraiser is coming to the Visalia Convention Center on May 8, honoring former executive director Marilyn Barr with the Carpenter Champion for Children Award. The Monte Carlo–themed gala will feature gaming tables, a Vintage Press dinner, and auctions to support court-appointed advocates for local foster youth. Tickets and sponsorships are available now through CASA.
   

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📸 Around Visalia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Visalia

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Monday April 27

• Boys Baseball Game @ VOMS
  Valley Oak Middle School Valley Oak MS
  4:00 pm
• Girls Softball Game vs VOMS
  Valley Oak Middle School Valley Oak MS
  4:00 pm

Wednesday April 29

• Grant Writing & Management for Nonprofits: Session 1
  Visalia Chamber of Commerce , 2015 S Mooney Blvd #505 , Visalia
  8:00 am
• UMass Global: Management and Leadership: Education for Every Stage of Your Professional Journey
  Visalia Chamber of Commerce , 2505 N. Shirk Rd. , Visalia
  1:00 pm
• Boys Baseball Game VS JFK
  Ridgeview Middle School
  4:00 pm
• Girls Softball Game vs JFK
  Ridgeview Middle School
  4:00 pm

Friday May 1

• Gleaner Yard Sale
  Arts Visalia Visual Art Center , 214 E. Oak Ave , Visalia
  8:00 am
• Arts Visalia Presents: Evidence of Coveted Chaos by Amie T. Rangel and Festival of Seasons by Martha Sterling
  Visalia Chamber of Commerce , 400 N Church St , Visalia
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday April 26

• Fairy Door Hunt & Picnic
  Mooney Grove Park , 27000 S Mooney Blvd , Visalia
  11:00 am
• BarrelHouse Brewing Co. — Live Music: BigFoot Le Jazz
  BarrelHouse Brewing Visalia - Taproom and Beer Garden , 521 E Main St , Visalia
  2:00 pm
• Cool Cats Flute Concert
  Center for Spiritual Living , 117 S Locust St , Visalia
  3:00 pm
• Travel Show by Premier Discovery
  RE/MAX Success , 4840 W Mineral King Ave , Visalia
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This precious puppy was in the middle of county center about to get hit.
  Somebody has to be missing her. She’s an old girl and she doesn’t seem to have much direction. She is in the backyard with my dogs right now and she… (Nextdoor Manuel Hernandez)
• I have one male cat, yellow tabby 6 months old and kittens that will be ready soon.
  Please let me know if your interested. To loving caring family that loves animals only. (Nextdoor Rancho Sante Fe)

• Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Area Manager in Visalia. Apply here.
• Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Visalia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Visalia here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ohio (Thank you Mary D. for sending it in!)
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