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🌱 Did your car get hit in Porterville’s 32-vehicle vandalism spree?
Also, don't miss Summit Charter Collegiate Bears vs Laton on the Porterville Patch calendar
Good day Porterville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Did your car get hit in Porterville’s 32-vehicle vandalism spree?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, temps: high: 51, low: 43.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Porterville Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Vandalism of 32 Vehicles (crimevoice.com) — Porterville police say 32 vehicles across the city had their tires slashed on December 13, causing thousands of dollars in damage, and a 23-year-old local resident was later arrested on a felony vandalism charge. Officers reportedly found him walking near Plano Avenue and Chase Street and recovered a discarded knife. Investigators are still asking anyone with information to contact the department. 
Find out what's happening in Portervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Porterville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Porterville
★ Featured events ★
- Summit Charter Collegiate Bears vs Laton
Summit Collegiate High School, 15550 N Redwood Rd, Porterville
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- 40th Annual Model Train Show
Porterville Chamber of Commerce , 93 N Main St a , Porterville
10:00 am - Santa at the Station – Hosted by Porterville Police Department
Porterville Police Department , 350 North D Street , Porterville
5:00 pm - Zalud House Museum Candlelight Tours: An Old Fashioned Christmas
Porterville Chamber of Commerce , 393 N. Hockett Street , Porterville
6:00 pm - 40th Annual Model Train Show
Porterville Chamber of Commerce , 93 N Main St a , Porterville
10:00 am - J&r Meat Company
Kings View , 140 S. C St. , Porterville - 40th Annual Model Train Show
Porterville Chamber of Commerce , 93 N Main St a , Porterville
10:00 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Porterville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Imagine Arts Center Senior Social
Imagine Art Center , 63 S Main St , Porterville
1:00 pm - Project Fatherhood – Men In Relationships Group (Porterville)
Porterville Office , 633 N Westwood St , Porterville
4:00 pm - 40th Annual Model Train Show
Porterville Chamber of Commerce , 93 N Main St a , Porterville
10:00 am - Summit Charter Collegiate Bears vs Cesar E. Chavez Titans
Summit Collegiate High School , 15550 N Redwood Rd , Porterville
5:00 pm - Santa at the Station – Hosted by Porterville Police Department
Porterville Police Department , 350 North D Street , Porterville
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Porterville. Apply here.
- Pro Motion Pix LLC posted a job opening for Vehicle Porter Photographer Tech in Porterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Porterville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Exeter
- GIRLS SOCCER: Cavaliers ready to battle for league title (thesungazette.com)
- New regulations aim to uplift farmworker housing (thesungazette.com)
- California's 'First Winegrower' Bob Steinhauer Passes (americanvineyardmagazine.com)
Tulare
- Tulare County judge admonished for misconduct on bench (thesungazette.com)
- State awards funding to local conservation groups (thesungazette.com)
Ok Porterville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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