The status of evacuation warnings and orders continues to change as the weather is still unsettled as another major storm was expected to come to the area Tuesday.
The Sites Project Authority on Thursday announced updated findings from an analysis that projected Sites Reservoir could have diverted and captured 250,000 acre-feet of water as a result of the January storms if the reservoir was operational, and an additional potential 244,000 acre-feet of …
On Tuesday night the Porterville City Council will receive the most recent update of progress made towards sustainable housing within the city in 2022. If the report is approved it will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as the Governor's …
A free supply and food distribution for those affected by the flooding will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Springville School Parking Lot.
Porterville City Manager John Lollis gave about as favorable of a report that could be expected as far as how the city is dealing with the flooding at a special meeting of the Porterville City Council on Friday.
During a special meeting of the Lindsay City Council on Thursday night the council received a report on the devastation caused by the recent rains, focusing on the water along Lewis Creek. Several city and county representatives came before the council with information on the consequences fr…
March 21 has become an important day to me. So it's that time again to share why in this Popcorn Stand.
Note: Stats are updated every Thursday by the California Department of Public Health
At about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Tulare County Sheriff's Office Deputies were called to the CF Market in the 9000 Block of Road 236 in Terra Bella for an armed robbery.
The Strathmore Town and Country Club will hold its annual Hats Off To Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon at noon Saturday, March 25 at the Strathmore Memorial Building, 23124 Avenue 196.
Army Corps of Engineers working to reduce flood risk
At a virtual hearing on Tuesday, Tulare County District Attorney's prosecutors secured a three-year denial of parole for June Gravlee, 68, for the 1987 murder of her husband.
Evacuation Order for Rio Vista Avenue
On Thursday, the Tule River Tribal Council lifted its Shelter in Place Order for residents living at the Tule River Indian Reservation who can safely leave their homes and can safely leave the reservation.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has been waging an ongoing battle to limit the flood damage when it comes to the water it's having to release from Success Lake as a result of last week's storm.
Note: Stats are updated every Thursday by the California Department of Public Health
At about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Tulare County Sheriff's Office Deputies were called to the CF Market in the 9000 Block of Road 236 in Terra Bella for an armed robbery.
The glowing accolades from customers attested to the stellar professionalism, kindness, patience and politeness of the many Porterville Department of Motor Vehicles employees was honored on Wednesday at an awards ceremony.
Editor's Note: Poterville College professor emeritus Jacinto Gardea is working as an English Language Fellow, an ELF, in Laos, as part of the U.S. State Department's English Fellow Program. Gardea's journal on his experiences will be featured periodically in The Recorder.
Flora Kehl of Porterville is ready for St. Patrick's Day on Thursday as she has her home decorated for the holiday.
Over the last two nights, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has issued Evacuation Orders for areas east and west of Porterville due to the rising level of the Tule River.
Due to the recent storm events and the water levels rising at Success Lake to the point the water is running over the spillway at Schafer Dam, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux issued an evacuation order for those around the lake late Tuesday night.
During their meeting on Tuesday morning the Tulare County Board of Supervisors ratified a proclamation declaring a local Health Emergency due to flood water contamination throughout the county. It was also reported the county could see worsening conditions.
With negotiations between teachers and the Burton School District recently complete, the Burton Elementary Teachers Association continued to stress its belief teachers should be a priority when it comes to district finances in a statement BETA issued on the negotiations.
Samanta Gutierrez was born and raised in Lindsay. Samanta’s family is her anchor and motivation to continue to pursue her purpose and goals, beginning with her prime example of hard work and perseverance; her parents. She's the youngest of three children born to Maria and Juan Gutierrez. Her…
The Writers of Kern 2023 Spring Conference will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield. Attendees will enjoy s continental breakfast, snacks and lunch, as well as three keynote speakers — Carla Joy Martin, Rebecca Langs…
The Porterville City Council on Monday issued a Declaration of Local Emergency in response to the recent storms.
The Porterville City Council on Monday issued a Declaration of Local Emergency in response to the recent storms.
Lying is a big deal to me. It seems to me once you know someone has lied to you, you really can’t trust them. Especially a President.
I was impressed with the Letter to the Editor by M. A. Reyes in last Wednesday's Recorder. She hit the nail on the head. Utilities have a monopoly and are guaranteed a profit. The consumer has no recourse.
10 Minutes with Tipton originated in January 2022 on the Education Page. Students in the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program at Tipton Elementary School take time to Zoom with individuals in the community to ask them questions about their jobs, lives and strategies they can use …
Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Tulare County's Resource Management Agency, RMA, Roads Division have been working around the clock on restoring the roads that have been significantly damaged due to the storm that came Thursday night and Friday, including Reservation Road to the Tule River Indian Reservation.
Several Communities remain isolated due to bridge failures and washed out roads, including Ponderosa and Pine Flat.
The circus is coming to town – on ice.
With barely any time at all to begin the recovery from Friday's major storm and flooding, Tulare County was already expected to deal with another major storm this morning.
While he and his wife put their “heart and soul” into the Ponderosa Lodge, the historic lodge's owner said what was most important was nobody was hurt.
The Porterville Breakfast Lions Club annual Brewfest is coming back. The event will be held for the first time in four years as it was last held in 2019.
A major repair project of the Friant Kern Canal was able to withstand all of the storms so far this winter, including doing what it was intended to do during the New Year's storm. But the latest major storm that happened on Thursday night and Friday was too much for it to handle.
The County of Tulare stated Success Lake and Kaweah Lake are nearing capacity and their dam spillways are expected to be operational.
With barely any time at all to begin the recovery from Friday's major storm and flooding, Tulare County was already expected to deal with another major storm this morning.
Tulare County's Resource Management Agency, RMA, Roads Division have been working around the clock on restoring the roads that have been significantly damaged due to the storm that came Thursday night and Friday, including Reservation Road to the Tule River Indian Reservation.
With another major storm expected Tuesday morning, the evacuation warning around Success Lake is still in effect.
A treasured, historic institution that provided so many memories for this area has been lost.
Due to the current storm conditions, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and Porterville City Police Chief Jake Castellow have issued an Evacuation Warning for residences and businesses within 1/8 of a mile on both sides of the Tule River from Richard L. Schafer Dam at Success Lake.
On Friday, Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson issued a Temporary Emergency Forest Closure Order for the Sequoia National Forest to protect visitor health and safety.
During their meeting on Tuesday morning, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors may approve an increase to the project cost for a new radio tower on Rocky Hill in Porterville as part of their consent calendar.
In light of the recently approved Lindsay Kiwanis Paw Park project, the Lindsay City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss modifying their park rules within the city's municipal code to allow for pets at the city parks.
Don Dowling, David Gong, Cam Hamilton, Maria C. Roman, and Milt Stowe were inducted into the City of Porterville Wall of Fame on Friday in a memorable and moving ceremony in Council Chambers.
On Friday night, Boudreaux issued a Shelter in Place Order the areas of Springville and Pine Flat. The Shelter in Place Order was for homes along Manter Meadow Road in Pine Flat do to the bridge being washed out.
Friday's storm definitely wreaked its havoc on the Porterville area, with evacuation orders issued for the Springville area.
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