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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Air quality in the San Joaquin Valley has improved significantly in recent years and the Valley Air District is asking residents to be mindful during the back-to-school season to keep emissions low and protect public health. The extreme heat in the coming days combined with significantly more vehicle traffic can lead to an increase in […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Tulare County Fair is back September 10–14, 2025, and we’re bringing the FREE ENTERTAINMENT like only Tulare knows how! Along with the stellar Bud Light Main Stage lineup at the Groppetti Automotive Concert Pavilion, fairgoers can enjoy not one, but two FREE feature shows performing multiple times each day. Get nose-to-nose with the playful […]
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 […]
The community is invited to celebrate this generous gift and enjoy refreshments! In a powerful show of community partnership and commitment to heart health, Valley Strong Credit Union has pledged $1 million to Adventist Health Hanford—fueling the expansion of the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab). This transformational gift will help bring more advanced, life-saving […]
It is with deep sorrow that the City of Porterville announces the passing of former Mayor Monte A. Reyes, a visionary leader, tireless advocate, and devoted public servant. He served on the City Council from 2014 to 2022, including terms as both Mayor and Vice Mayor. Monte played a critical role in shaping many of […]