Opinion

City should be let go of elderberry beetle grip

THE RECORDER

Because the federal government is getting closer to removing the Elderberry Longhorn Beetle from the threatened species list, the city of Porterville should be exempt from having to pay to remove any more elderberry bushes. Last week, U.S. Congressm... Full story

Council should not revisit controversial proclamation

THE RECORDER

We are extremely disappointed that council member Brian Ward is asking his fellow council members, and Mayor Virginia Gurrola, to rescind the mayor’s June 4 proclamation proclaiming June as Gay Pride Month in Porterville. We do not feel the is... Full story

Smaller solar projects are a better fit

THE RECORDER

Porterville residents will be turning a little greener within the next year with the construction of a local solar plant that will feed that green power directly into the local electricity grid, rather than simply feeding the statewide grid. Making ... Full story

Cheers

THE RECORDER

There are many reasons to offer up a cheer this week. Below are a few. Cheers go out to: The Porterville Optimist Club for installing new sidewalks at Monte Vista Elementary School. Paige Simmonds of Monache High School, who was named the Orange B... Full story

Proclaimation debate should be short

THE RECORDER

This editorial will not rehash the emotional circumstances surrounding the proclamation presented by Porterville Mayor Virginia Gurrola supporting Gay Pride Month. But, in the wake of council member Greg Shelton calling for a review of the process on... Full story

Chamber has earned funding from the city

THE RECORDER

The issue of the city giving the chamber a small amount of money raised its ugly head again last week, and we would like to see that issue go away. Because of the complaint filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding a possible con... Full story

So far, so good on health reform impact on state

THE RECORDER

The first look at what the Affordable Care Act will mean to some Californians was positive, but many questions still remain. Last month, the state released the plans and the prices that will be offered to those who will have to purchase individual h... Full story

City employees have helped keep city solvent

THE RECORDER

This week, the Porterville City Council got its first look at the 2013-14 budget, a budget that is “less challenging” than in past years, according to city manager John Lollis. Porterville has apparently weathered the financial storm of ... Full story

Cheers

THE RECORDER

There are many reasons to offer up a cheer this week. Below are a few. Cheers go out to: The American Association of University Women, Porterville Unified School District and Porterville College for sponsoring the annual Music Camp. Sierra View Di... Full story

Tuesday was not Porterville's best night

THE RECORDER

Tuesday night’s city council meeting when Mayor Virginia Gurrola read a proclamation proclaiming June as Gay Pride month in Porterville brought out the worst in emotions from many people who crowded the council chambers. We understand the stro... Full story

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