Imagine Art Center of Porterville Honored as 2024 Outstanding Business, Seeks Community Support to Continue Vital Programs

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

The City of Porterville has proudly recognized Imagine Art Center as a 2024 Outstanding Business Honoree, highlighting the center’s significant contributions to enhancing the quality of life and promoting economic growth in the Central Valley. Despite this prestigious recognition, Imagine Art Center is grappling with serious financial challenges. These difficulties stem from the ongoing State […]

Porterville Sues Tulare County Regional Transit Agency

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Yuriko Velarde

The City of Porterville filed a lawsuit today against the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency for $3 million, which the joint powers agency acknowledges it owes but refuses to pay. The monies cover payments for the loan the City gave TCRTA to launch four years ago and outstanding TCRTA-related maintenance costs that the City covered. […]

New City of Porterville recycling site now open

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

Join the City of Porterville and the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) to recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs this month on August 17, 2024, and every third Saturday of the month thereafter. The City and MRC opened a permanent collection site this past July at the City’s Corporation Yard located at 555 N. Prospect St. […]

Sierra View Medical Center Hosts First Friday Coffee: Welcoming New Medical Director of the SVMC Wound Healing Center

Posted on August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 by Malynda Pasons

Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) is thrilled to invite business and community leaders to the Porterville Chamber’s First Friday Coffee this Friday. This event will take place August 2, from 7- 9 a.m. at Galaxy Theaters Porterville. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy pastries and coffee, network with community members, and learn about the […]

Tulare County woman inducted into Zonta International 2024-2026 board

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

Zonta International, a leading global organization building a better world for women and girls, is pleased to welcome Ela Pandya as an International Director. Elected by the voting members at the Zonta International 66th Convention in Brisbane, Australia Pandya was inducted on 30 June and will serve a board director of Zonta International and the […]

The Porterville Barn Theater Presents: Misery

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

The Porterville Barn Theater is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “Misery”, Misery is a psychological thriller play written by William Goldman and based on Stephen King’s 1987 novel of the same name. The play is about a successful romance novelist, Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his biggest fan, […]

CITY OF PORTERVILLE LAUNCHING A 90-DAY ZERO-FARE PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT SERVICES TRANSITION

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

Flower Scavenger Hunt for Earth Day!

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Catherine Capone

Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week at a flower scavenger hunt. You will be searching in the Tule River Native Plant Gardens for flowers of 8 colors and recording your finds by photos or drawings. The starting point is the Tule River parking lot at Jaye Street. The hunt is on Saturday April 20th […]

The Barn Theater Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka the Musical

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

The Barn Theater is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka the Musical”, a Family Friendly Musical-themed theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its elaborate set, adorable Oompa Loompas, and fantastic musical numbers. This compelling production is set to take the stage at The Barn Theater from April 12, […]

Stars in the Hills Prom in Porterville

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Valley Voice Contributor

On Saturday, over 100 high school students and young adults attended the 19th Annual Stars in the Hills prom at Granite Hills High School in Porterville. The event is a treasured tradition for students with special needs from the Porterville area. This year, students and young adults attended from Granite Hills High School, Monache High […]