As part of the City of Porterville’s Transit system relaunch on July 1, 2024, the Porterville City Council has authorized implementing a 90-day zero-fare program for Porterville Transit fixed route and ADA paratransit services, effective July 1, 2024 and ending September 29, 2024. Implementing the 90-day zero-fare will assist in the transition of the administration […]
Ongoing wildfires in the Eastern Fresno County are generating smoke that is now affecting the San Joaquin Valley. Weather patterns through this weekend have the potential to continue to draw wildfire smoke into the Valley counties of Madera, Fresno, Tulare and Kern. As a result, the District has issued an Air Quality Alert with the […]
Get out your pen and paper — or, in this case, your favorite graphic design program. The Visalia City Council voted on Monday, June 17 to immediately start accepting submissions of logo designs from the public. “Community members, artists, and all those with an eye for design are invited to submit their artwork as part […]
Zeeb Commercial Real Estate, a leader in commercial property sales and leasing in Tulare County, proudly announces its merger with Pearson Companies, a historic and multifaceted real estate enterprise. This strategic merger unites two influential entities, creating a dominant force in the Central California real estate market and expanding services to better serve its clients. […]
The Visalia Police Department is stepping up its enforcement operations along the St. Johns Trail and around basins and waterways throughout the city. In response to the growing quality of life concerns among residents, the department will significantly increase its enforcement of ATV’s, UTV’s, dirt bikes or any unauthorized motorized vehicle being operated in these […]
Visalia City Hall wants its share of the cannabis tax revenue. But the city council isn’t ready, at least yet, to consider allowing storefront cannabis sales or, growing sites in the city limits. Cannabis Tax Could Go to the Voters in November On Monday, June 3, every member of the Visalia City Council voted […]
Miss California celebrated its 100 year anniversary at the Visalia Convention Center Saturday night, June 15, by crowning Kimberly Vernon, Miss Santa Clara County as Miss California 2024. Miss San Fernando Valley, Mikaela Harris was the first runner up. Two contestants from the Central Valley made it into the top 12 with Miss Fresno County, […]
You’re invited to the State of the Subbasin Event, hosted by the Kaweah Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs)! Come hear directly from your GSA general managers and get the latest updates on the Kaweah Subbasin’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) progress. This is a crucial event as we prepare for the probationary hearing with the […]
The Visalia City Council moved quickly to get the issue of the city’s maligned new logo back on the agenda, allowing a community discussion regarding how to move forward. Though this is an evolving issue, residents are ready to jettison the new logo while the city council is suggesting the possibility that the new logo […]
Porterville’s Premium Blossom will open to the public on June 8 at 11am. The event promises to be a celebration not just the launch of a new business, but the promise of added value to the Porterville community. Local dignitaries, chamber members, and community supporters are expected to be in attendance. Darren and Celeste Garret […]