The Washington Monument dedication ceremony marked another significant milestone in the City’s ongoing heritage celebrations. The ceremony also included a dedication of a Revolutionary War Patriot Marker by the daughters of the American Revolution. The City also extends its appreciation to the businesses, organizations, and community members who helped make the monument and dedication ceremony […]
The City of Porterville will hold an unveiling ceremony for the new Washington Monument at Veterans Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The ceremony will also include the dedication of a Revolutionary War Patriot Marker by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The monument was developed in conjunction with the City’s […]
AJ Rivas resigned from the Porterville City Council on Friday, August 21, according to an announcement from the City of Porterville. Though the Porterville City Manager sent out a lengthy press release announcing Rivas’ resignation highlighting his accomplishments, no reason was given for his abrupt departure. “The City of Porterville announces the resignation of District […]
The City of Porterville has implemented several internal organizational changes designed to strengthen customer service, improve operational efficiency, and better align City services with the needs of residents, businesses, and the community. Effective July 1, 2026, Code Enforcement has transitioned from the Fire Department to the Planning & Engineering Department. Business Licensing has transitioned from […]
The Tule River Parkway Association is announcing a free community event at the Native Plant Gardens on Saturday July 18th from 9 am till 12pm. The first annual Elderberry Festival is a fun and free community event. The event welcomes people of all ages to come out to enjoy the morning while learning about ‘s […]
Porterville’s City Council discussed privatizing the city’s trash services on April 21, introducing the idea to the public for the first time — but not to a group of major players. Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, and Porterville’s garbage services are currently handled owned and operated by city governments. According to the agenda packet, “The Refuse Division […]
Porterville Resident Brock Neeley has filed a California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) complaint against Porterville City Councilmember AJ Rivas for not disclosing an economic interest on his California Form 700. Rivas was elected in November 2024 to represent District 3. “Every elected official and public employee who makes or influences governmental decisions is required […]
The Porterville Armory, which has served as an emergency shelter since the 2023 flood disaster by providing temporary housing and basic services for displaced individuals and families will be closing at the end of February. As part of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget process, the Porterville City Council approved the remaining one-time General Fund allocation […]
A Press Release submitted by campaign staff for AJ Rivas I am rejecting the baseless residency attacks published by Our Valley Voice, anonymously and inaccurately. Their claim that I don’t live in my district — or that I committed fraud on my candidacy paperwork — is outright false. Everything they’re shouting about was reviewed and […]
Even before Porterville City Councilmember AJ Rivas took his oath of office, doubts over where he lived plagued his campaign. Concerned Porterville residents claim that when Rivas filed to run for city council last year in District 3, it was widely known that he actually lived in District 2 on San Lucia Ave. Those people […]