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 […]
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 […]
The Tule River Tribe of California and Porterville College are proud to announce the upcoming 1st Annual Central Valley Native Futures: College & Career Expo, a two-day event dedicated to uplifting Native and Central Valley youth through education, cultural exchange, and career development. The expo will be preceded by an Evening Networking Dinner for partners […]
The Tule River Parkway Association welcomes you to the second annual Flower Treasure Hunt at the Tule River Parkway Saturday April 12, 2025, 9:30 am – 2 pm at the Tule River Parkway Jaye Street Parking Lot Join us for fun in nature and an opportunity as an individual, family or small group to play. […]
The Porterville City Council will continue working on two ordinances that have sparked significant outcry: a new “Parental Rights in Education” ordinance, and a “Protect Women’s Safe Spaces” transgender bathroom ordinance previously discussed on March 4. Mayor Greg Meister directed city staff at the council’s March 18 meeting to craft both proposals into ordinances that […]
Teachers and schools in Porterville may soon be required to inform parents if their children request to be referred to by alternative pronouns – including “a gender different from their biological sex” – or if they request “access to gender-specific facilities,” according to a draft ordinance being considered by the Porterville City Council. The proposed […]
After protests and nearly two hours of public comment on March 4, the Porterville City Council is still working on an ordinance that would make it unlawful for someone to use a bathroom, locker room, or other “private facility” that does not match with their sex at birth. The city may soon also consider using […]
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 […]
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 […]
A reception for the third annual Museum Masterpieces: Youth Art Show will be held Thursday, February 27 to debut nearly 400 pieces of student artwork from Porterville area small schools. The opening reception for the student artists will be held from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Porterville Historical Museum, located at 257 North […]