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Dozens of bank-owned homes in western Patterson have received public notices taped to their front doors, warning the owner of a possible $1,000-a-day fine for houses that remain unkempt. Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator
Dozens of bank-owned homes in western Patterson have received public notices taped to their front doors, warning the owner of a possible $1,000-a-day fine for houses that remain unkempt. Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator
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City yet to collect on disheveled foreclosed homes
by John Saiz | Patterson Irrigator
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Recently, the Patterson City Council enacted tough new rules to keep foreclosed homes from becoming an eyesore. So far, no fines have been imposed, but that should change soon.

From left, Phillip, Gene, Daniel and Ryan Hamilton gathered in February in Virginia for the birth of Daniel s son. Courtesy photo. Family separated by war
Hamiltons have one son in Iraq, one in Afghanistan, one to be deployed
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Officials are again cracking down on illegal fireworks this year and encouraging safety in using the "safe and sane" fireworks available at stands like this throughout town. Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Crackdown on illegal fireworks continues
Every year, Patterson residents partake in Fourth of July fireworks shows in the safety of their own driveways and yards, while others choose to dabble in dangerous, illegal fireworks.
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First camp in pads preps Tigers for upcoming season
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The Patterson High football team takes part in a three-day summer training camp at Tracy s West High on Tuesday. Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Tigers ramp up intensity
Patterson High football preparing for season at grueling Tracy camp
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Ellington grab helps tip scale in all-star game
Former Central Valley High quarterback Trevor Mew passed for 177 yards and three touchdowns — including a second-half strike to former Patterson receiver Ronyea Ellington — as the South humbled th...
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Gerardo Cortez Local soccer standout heads to Santa Clara
Gerardo Cortez, a former Patterson High midfielder and a three-time All-Western Athletic Conference first team selection, has committed to Santa Clara University.
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Patterson High s Hola Tupouata gets ready to snap the ball during a recent Cal football camp. Submitted photo Football players gain valuable experience at Cal camp
Attending football camps can be a chore, but Patterson High players came away with nothing but praise for the Cal Football Camp at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Youth Sports
Neither the triple-digit temperatures nor cutbacks in the city s funding could stop Patterson s first Skate the Circle of the year from being a success. Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Skaters’ night out
Skate the Circle rolls on thanks to volunteers
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Adult Sports
The Pirates Rafa Arroyo smacks a double during Patterson s 5-0 win over the Stockton Bulls on Sunday. Elias Funez/Patterson Irrigator Pirates stay red-hot, stretch streak to seven
The Patterson Pirates’ recent offensive flurry might be as astonishing as their mediocre play early in the season.
Jul 01, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Briefs
Applicants sought for cemetery board; Fun in store at library; Court clerks’ offices trim hours; GOP office has new location
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City, county property values shrink
Assessment decrease means lower taxes for homeowners, less revenue for city
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Our Voice
Another look: Friday Night Lights revisited
After the swift flurry of responses to our editorial last week about the River of Life Christian Fellowship’s Friday Night Lights event, we thought it might be best to clarify our position on the ...
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Your Voice
Your Voice
Missing the point; Church just loves people; Checkpoints a misuse of resources; Fast Talk will be missed
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His & Her Voice
Earl Hiatt Pelosi vs. the CIA — who can we trust?
In recent weeks, there has been a standoff between Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, and the CIA as to who is telling the truth about a 2002 briefing on interrogation technique...
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Fast Talk
Ron Swift All things must end — including this column
In most peoples’ book, 47 years is a long time. That’s about how long this Fast Talk column has appeared on these pages of the Irrigator, not exactly every week and once with a break of several mo...
Jun 11, 2009 | 4 4 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Columns
Carol Scoles Circling 100
A full day of family fun on tap
Jul 02, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Faith
Rev. Kent Pedersen Sermon Notes
Too busy not to pray
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