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Citrus High graduates 49

By ESTHER AVILA

Led by two flower girls, 49 graduates — dressed in burgundy-colored caps and gowns — walked down a grass aisle to “Pomp and Circumstance” Thursday night at Citrus High School as family and friends cheered, yelled, and snapped ... Full story

GHHS roots and pride

Grizzly graduates reminded to keep their sense of self

By EMILY SHAPIRO

Red caps, gowns, gold cords, and medals draped the Granite Hills Grizzly Senior Class as they patiently waited in line to begin the walk onto Rankin Stadium.  With cheers, and laughter, the students gathered one last time to celebrate their acco... Full story

3 arrested in Strathmore homicide

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Authorities arrested two Strathmore men and a Porterville woman in connection with the death of a Bakersfield man whose body was found burning in an abandoned building southeast of Strathmore in March. Arrested were Eric Jimenez, 28, Matthew Campos,... Full story

MHS student smiles through high school

Andrew Velasquez perseveres

By ESTHER AVILA

Andrew Velasquez might not have made it to his eighth-grade graduation but nothing will stop him from attending his high school commencement. Velasquez, who graduates tonight from Monache High School, has come a long way since his middle school days... Full story

PC graduates first RN students

By ESTHER AVILA

After two years of registered nursing curriculum, rounds at Sierra View District Hospital, Delano Community Hospital, Lindsay Gardens and several other clinical sites, 18 students were honored Sunday. They were the first class to graduate from Porter... Full story

Oak tree clips historic house

By RICK ELKINS

A Porterville family was rudely awakened at just after 7 a.m. Thursday when a 100-year-old oak tree uprooted and damaged part of their home. The large tree, about 15 feet in diameter, uprooted in the backyard of Tim and Karen Smalling’s home a... Full story

Short-lived cool down in store for Valley

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The Memorial Day weekend is expected to begin with a cool down across much of the Valley but quickly return to normal by Monday. A fast-moving, upper-level low out of Alaska will move over the Valley today bringing with it much cooler temperatures a... Full story

Porterville Police Explorers bring home first-place trophy

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Porterville Police Explorers returned home with a first-place trophy after participating in a three-day competition against 15 other police agencies from across the state. Ten explorers took part in the Kern County Memorial Explorer Competition in T... Full story

CHP plans holiday enforcement

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The Memorial Day holiday traditionally marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, when many Californians head out to picnics, barbecues, and outdoor events. The California Highway Patrol reminds those headed out on the road to buck... Full story

‘Latino Vote’ council candidates forum May 29

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Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana invites the public to attend the “Latino Vote” Porterville City Council candidates forum to take place Tuesday. The forum will provide those in attendance with simultaneous bilingual translations. ... Full story

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