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Fair closes out another successful run
Saturday morning at the Porterville Fair was a flurry of activity. The sound of auctioneer Ron Evans’ frantic voice as he called out prices for the livestock drowned out most of the chatter of the audience and the various clucks, moos and oinks... Full story
Porterville police seek OK to purchase robot
Device similar to one used by county sheriff
One man’s loss may be the police department’s gain. The Porterville Police Department is asking the Porterville City Council Tuesday night to approve using approximately $20,000 generated by policy seizing cash and items from criminals, ... Full story
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Little Miss Perfects
MHS students never missed a day of school
Two students from Monache High School have been at the right place, at the right time, all the time — school. For the past 13 years, Gabbie Acencio and Mary Crocker of Monache have attended more than 2,100 school days — sporting perfect ... Full story
Blueberry, blackberry field day and tasting
The Cooperative Extension and UC Small Farm Program will sponsor the 2013 Blueberry/Blackberry Field Day and Tasting on Wednesday. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center at 9240 South Riverbend Ave.... Full story
Sequoia Park shuttle service begins May 23
Summer shuttle service in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park starts Memorial Day weekend.  The shuttles, which will run May 23 to Sept. 8, offer a free, simple way to travel through the famous giant sequoia grove, to visitor centers... Full story
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Sideshows offer excitement and suspense
Animals, divers entertain
The Fun Zone at the 2013 Porterville Fair offers more than just fun. Besides the thrilling activities — zip lining, pony rides, bungee jumping, a walking on water experience and a petting zoo — it offers to midnight each day, the Zone and... Full story
Fair crows with Poultry pride
Birds get shined and primed for show
Early Thursday morning’s activities at the fair included the Vandalia 4-H Club members grooming, feeding and checking their poultry before the showing began at 9 a.m.  The addition of poultry shows and judging such as chickens, hens and p... Full story
Balch Park and Mt. Home open for summer
Fancy the smoky smell of a campfire without being in danger? What about sleeping under the stars next to giant sequoia trees? Or perhaps waging war with mosquitoes? Balch Park opened May 2, and all those prospects are now possible. The park does no... Full story
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Steer dies during fair
Cause of death unknown
Showing off livestock at the Porterville Fair should be less traumatizing than it has been for Heather Welcher. In her first year showcasing cattle at the fair, Welcher, 13, of the Prairie Center 4-H, lost her steer Wednesday night. She had been rai... Full story
Kelli Ballard is the newest addition to The Recorder newsroom
Once you learn how to ride a bicycle, you’ll never forget. That’s how Kelli Ballard’s relationship is with journalism.  The Porterville Recorder’s newest addition as of Tuesday, Ballard is joining a newsroom for the firs... Full story
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