COS Theatre Arts program earns national honors, announces 2025-26 season

The College of the Sequoias (COS) Theatre Arts Program is celebrating a remarkable year of achievement, capping off over two decades of artistic excellence with top honors at the 2025 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for its acclaimed production of Reefer Madness: The Musical. The program was awarded the prestigious Citizen Artist Award, […]

FPU and CHSU partner to address doctor shortage and increase health in the Valley

Two universities that share a mission of increasing opportunities to serve students and communities in California’s Central Valley are joining forces to increase the number of locally educated doctors in the region and improve the health of all its residents. Fresno Pacific University and California Health Sciences University have signed an agreement guaranteeing interviews for […]

Innovative ag education program reaches more than 1 million California students

Educating today’s students about the importance of California agriculture is critically important to protecting the future of farming and ranching in the Golden State. For nearly 40 years, the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom has been a leader in that effort and is continuing to innovate to meet the needs of California classrooms. […]

Springville Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Springville Apple & Arts Festival

The Springville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Springville Apple & Arts Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Springville. This beloved community tradition, originally started by the Springville Community Club, continues to celebrate the region’s rich agricultural roots, creative spirit, […]

Porterville leaders meet with Congressman Valadao

Mayor Greg Meister, Vice Mayor Ed McKervey, and Interim City Manager Rich Tree met today with Congressman David Valadao, joined by his Field Representative Rachel Clement, to discuss Porterville’s highest priorities. From expanding the airport that houses the U.S. Forestry Service and CalFire Air Attack Base to celebrating the city’s proud heritage as home to […]

Donna’s Calendar of Events!

Don’t miss a thing! Here is what’s happening in the South Valley. Theatre “The ‘Bardy’ Bunch” tells the musical war of the Partridge and Brady families with iconic songs from both TV shows. Aug 8-24 at Porterville Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano. 559  310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com “Romeo and Juliet,” Shakespeare’s classic tale of love and […]