Porterville leaders meet with Congressman Valadao

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 […]

Central Valley Native Futures College & Career Expo to Empower Native and Central Valley Youth

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 […]

Porterville council will continue to pursue controversial ordinances, litigation funding

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 […]

Porterville council keeps spotlight on transgender issues with parental rights proposal

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 […]

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 […]