Filming in Tulare County Starts to Snowball

More and more movie, television, video and even commercial producers are looking to Tulare County as the site of their filming locations. Over the years, the county has had its share of scenes in such notable films as “Stagecoach,” “Hulk” and “Forest Gump,” but now it seems that the county is getting a sudden influx […]

Winners Selected in Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival

Middle school students hesitantly emerged from the limousines that transported them to the Slick Rock Student Film Festival, moving cautiously toward the red carpet walk and the entrance to the Visalia Fox Theatre. In contrast, high school participants “owned” the red carpet – posing for photographers and speaking authoritatively in interviews with the videographer. “Slick […]

Porterville Chamber of Commerce Recognized for Excellence

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 26 local chambers of commerce to receive the President’s Circle Award. Among those honored was the Porterville Chamber of Commerce. The award, first presented in 2009, recognizes chambers for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws. President’s Circle Award recipients published vote […]

Kaweah Delta Hospital Guild Names Officers, Presents Check

The Kaweah Delta Hospital Guild has named its officers for fiscal year 2014-15: President Beverly Cheek, Vice President Mary Alice Johnson, Recording Secretary Mary Reeves, Corresponding Secretary Margaret Adams, Treasurer Sandy Saulque, Director 1 Judy Archer, Director 2 Donna Archer and Parliamentarian Judy Archer. In 2013-14, the guild raised $108,442.90 for patient care equipment and […]

SoCalGas Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips

Earthquakes, fires and other emergencies strike suddenly. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is reminding customers about the importance of being prepared for California’s next major emergency. “Customer safety is a top priority for SoCalGas and we want to provide information to help our customers be ready for an emergency,” said Jimmie Cho, SoCalGas vice president […]

Porterville Mayor’s Statements Spark National Media Attention

Porterville has once again found itself in the spotlight: video of its mayor making a colorful, off-the-cuff remark at a city council meeting while discussing an anti-bullying proposal, has become fodder for news stations and the internet commentariat. During discussion of a “safe zone” proposal at the the city’s May 6 council meeting, Porterville’s mayor, […]