Porterville council to discuss first draft of Women’s Safe Spaces ordinance, includes fines up to $5k

The Porterville City Council will discuss the first draft of a “Protect Women’s Safe Spaces” ordinance at its March 4 meeting. The ordinance would make it illegal for someone in Porterville to use a bathroom, locker room, or other “private facility” that does not match with their sex at birth. A public hearing at a […]

The Porterville College Art Gallery Presents: Veiled Voices (The Least of These)

Reposted from the Porterville College newspaper The Crow’s Nest Veiled Voices (The Least of These) is an exhibition featuring reproductions of drawings by Afghan women living under Taliban rule. It will be on display at the Porterville College Art Gallery from March 5 to March 27, 2025, coinciding with Women’s History Month. The exhibition highlights the urgent struggle for women’s rights […]

Costa votes against GOP Budget Proposal

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement he voted against the Republicans’ budget blueprint that would deliver $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts that could impact Medicaid and other key healthcare programs. “Republicans budget resolution is a direct assault on the hardworking families of the San Joaquin Valley. This […]

Rep. Jim Costa Denounces Trump’s Betrayal of Ukraine, Demands Accountability and Stronger Leadership

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) denounced Putin’s aggression and the U.S. vote against the United Nations resolution condemning Russia. “On the 3rd anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, I am appalled by the United States vote siding with Russia, North Korea, Iran, and other Moscow-backed nations […]

Voting to Protect Medicaid a Deciding Factor for CA-22 Voters Across Party Lines

A new poll of Rep. David Valadao’s Central Valley, California congressional district (CA-22) finds that protecting health care is a decisive issue for voters There is an expected budget vote Tuesday where Valadao is seen as having to make a critical choice between healthcare for constituents over tax cuts for billionaires. Key Takeaways: Two in […]