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Comprehensive News Feed for Porterville, CA.
Results 1 - 20 of 1,553 in Porterville, CA
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Pop-Up Book Entrepreneur Waldo Hunt Dies
... died in California, his family said. He was 88. Hunt, of Springville, who died of congestive heart failure at a Porterville, Calif., hospital Nov. 6, produced many of the best-known pop-up books of the 20th century. They included "The Human Body" by ... Comment?
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Porterville woman makes giraffes for kids at Children's Hospital
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... or the hundreds of boys and girls who will have to spend Thanksgiving at the hospital. Doris Rice, 84, of Porterville, holds 14-month-old great-grandson Wyatt Rasmussen, surrounded by some of the stuffed giraffes she made that will be delivered to ... Comment?
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Waldo Hunt, 88, pop-up book promoter and collector
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... a thriving, ubiquitous industry. Mr. Hunt, who lived in Springville, Calif., died on Nov. 6 at 88. His death, in Porterville, Calif., was of congestive heart failure, his family said. Mr. Hunt's company, Intervisual Books , produced many of the ... Comment?
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Pop-up book entrepreneur Waldo Hunt dies
... died in California, his family said. He was 88. Hunt, of Springville, who died of congestive heart failure at a Porterville, Calif., hospital Nov. 6, produced many of the best-known pop-up books of the 20th century. They included "The Human Body" by ... Comment?
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Hospital weighs decision to eliminate eye surgeries
... a result, the board delayed its vote until Dec. 22. Some good news has come out of the meetings for people like Porterville eye surgeon Dr. Wallace Ruminson. He feared he did not have enough time to find an alternative location to operate when the ... Comment?
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Volunteers roast 20 turkeys for needy
... a sight he credits to peoples' "lack of income." Bags of food were doled out to Plainview residents after the Porterville event finished at 1:30 p.m. El Granito Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 1973 geared toward serving the homeless and the ... Comment?
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Churches deliver Thanksgiving meals
Porterville residents Janeen and C.J. Alvarez regret not bringing their five children to the Grand Avenue Methodist's Fellowship Hall this morning. Comment?
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FPPC: a insufficient evidencea against Martinez
Councilman: 'No evidence of conflict of interest.' November 26, 2009 1:01 PM BY JENNA CHANDLER The California Fair Political Practices Commission recently wrapped up its investigation into Porterville City Councilman Felipe Martinez's role in selling a card room license to the Tule River Tribe, and determined there is not enough evidence to find he ... Comment?
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Tulare County sheriff's patrol program seeks more volunteers
... paperwork] so that the deputies can stay on the road and do their job," said Evelyn Lowe, president of the Porterville VIP chapter. At an informational meeting Nov. 19 attended by more than a dozen people, the VIP program signed up eight new members ... Comment?
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Waldo Hunt, King of the Pop-Up Book, Dies at 88
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... a thriving, ubiquitous industry. Mr. Hunt, who lived in Springville, Calif., died on Nov. 6 at 88. His death, in Porterville, Calif., was of congestive heart failure, his family said. Mr. Hunt's company, Intervisual Books, produced many of the ... Comment?
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Elementary school students learn the joy of giving
Roche: Fifth-graders walk donations to shelter. November 25, 2009 1:50 PM BY SARAH DE CRESCENZO THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER Mike Chambers, president of Helping Hands, estimates the organization will have served 5,000 more people in 2009 than in an average year - an approximate increase of 10 percent. Comment?
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Community launches first book read
... throughout the nation that aim to ignite community discussions and promote reading, is the first of its kind in Porterville. Lu will give a speech about his book at Porterville College on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. The public is invited to his ... Comment?
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Soria has Spartans geared toward title
... he said. "He's the one that got me started into football." Jesse played three years of flag football, with the Porterville Steelers, in elementary school, followed that with three years of tackle-league experience in middle school and was on ... Comment?
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On Tuesday, the Porterville City Council unanimously gave engineers the go ahead to further their research on installing a water main along North Beverly Street. Comment?
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City officials announced this morning that a Kohl's department store will open in the Porterville Marketplace in October 2010, a move that will likely generate revenue for the city and spur more retail development. Comment?
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Sans football players, Panthers prevail
After a slow start, the Porterville Panthers outmatched the Exeter Monarchs on the road, handily winning their season opener 46-24. "I was pleased with our effort but execution was horrible. Comment?
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... his family. Survivors include his wife, Reba Hollis, of the home; children and spouses, Terry and Brenda Hollis, Porterville, Calif., Lori and Leland Duckworth, Porterville, Calif., Mark and Jennifer Hollis, Mooselake, Minn., Glenda and Gary ... Comment?
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Burglar grabs items worth $2,390 in Porterville
A burglar who forced his way into a home recently in the 14000 block of Road 208 removed items worth $2,390. The unknown suspect forced his way in via the side entry door and stole multiple items. Comment?
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... her husband of 46 years, John Slater Wood, her daughters, Sharman Jean wood of Visalia, and Rebecca Dawn Wood of Porterville. Also three grandchildren: Katherine Wood, Jordan Wood, and Jeroam Wood Interment will be private. Memorial contributions ... Comment?
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Beatrice Alcantar was born in Visalia, CA on November 3, 1985. She was raised in Porterville, CA and laid to rest there on November 18, 2009. Comment?
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