The tradition of honoring three local people in memoriam is continuing Saturday morning as the annual Run For Life is being held at Granite Hills High School. And the tradition is always called “Celebrating Life” to remember how those who are being honored lived.
The City of Porterville has recognized Imagine Art Center as a 2024 Outstanding Business Honoree, celebrating its significant contributions to the community’s quality of life and economic growth. Imagine Art Center was honored at Tuesday's Porterville City Council meeting.
Ten California Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have stated their concern about the Bureau of Reclamation rushing a policy for long-term water delivery and environmental standards by the end of the year for political reasons.
The city of Lindsay is set to have a totally overhauled skate park.
The California Correctional Peace Officers Association, CCPOA, has endorsed A.J. Rivas for the Porterville City Council.
American Legion Post 20 would like to invite all to participate in the longest running Veterans Days Parade West of the Mississippi River.
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is set to put the former Poterville Courthouse and former Sheriff's Substation between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Morton on the open real estate market.
Caltrans will hold its public meeting regarding ongoing and upcoming operations for the Highway 190 Emergency Repair Project above Springville.
There are plenty of activities happening this week in the greater Porterville Area - from helping a local high school with a band fundraiser, attending a coffee event, visiting community markets, taking in a silly play or a fashion show, to catching a performance by a Blues guitarist or visi…
The future of the new library is moving forward after the Porterville City Council voted on a design option for the facility during their meeting on Tuesday night. The option chosen encompasses a library with all of the needed services and programs at a reduced size of 24,600 square feet on …
The 2024 Veterans Homecoming Queen Tea was held at the Porterville Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday.
The state of California continues to invest billions of dollars to improve its public transit which includes the continuing effort to develop the Cross Valley Transit Corridor.
While the Tulare County Superior Court recently unveiled a new logo, court officials also stated it was more than just a cosmetic move.
Over the past few weeks several things of interest have come to my attention, most of which I would have liked to mention. However, one or two of those interesting little items don’t a column make. Therefore, instead of one subject this week I'm going to regale you with several different ideas.
The woke supremacy is simply political correctness rebranded. It’s a controlling ideology masquerading as “new and improved” when it’s just warmed over elitism for the masses and all ages. Are you essential? I guarantee everyone will answer yes to this rhetorical question. When did we accept…
Again I was surprised to see a fellow columnist launch a personal attack on my character and intelligence in the space allotted to his column. First I don't use people's names in my column. I feel some just write to see their name in the paper. I do refer to the object of my corrections and …
Monday was filled with spirit and pom-poms at Strathmore Middle School where the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Police Activities League hosted a free cheer camp that allowed dozens of young girls to experience the training it takes to be a cheerleader. With help from many TCSO Explorers, St…
A final report from State Water Resources Control Board staff on Friday doesn't bode well as far as virtually the entire Tule Subbasin being placed on probation.
In Germany in the 1920s, there was something called “the big lie.” It was the basis for all subsequent lies, lies that culminated in the death of 60 million people. The lie was this: “The Jews are responsible for everything that’s gone wrong in Germany.” That led to the invasion of Poland in…
It was a morning and afternoon full of information, camaraderie and good times for veterans at the Porterville Elks Lodge on Saturday.
BY WENDY DAVILA, VALERIA MORA & MANUEL MENDEZ
An individual suspected of a drive by shooting was arrested.
The Porterville City Council has a major discussion set for their upcoming meeting as seven design options for the future library will be discussed, and possibly one decided upon, on Tuesday night. The Library Facility Planning Committee previously assessed the designs, ranking which they fe…
The Visalia Rawhide and the City of Visalia have reached an agreement to upgrade Valley Strong Ballpark to meet Major League Baseball standards, ensuring the low Class A Minor League Baseball team will remain in Visalia, the city of Visalia announced on Friday. The Minor League Baseball fran…
The Porterville United Car Club, a collective of 23 car clubs that operate in Porterville, has officially endorsed AJ Rivas for Porterville City Council.
If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2024, a record 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire, with more than 11,000 turning 65 every day. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as “Peak 65” or the “Silver Tsunami” and will continue for the next several y…
SPRINGVILLE - Antlers Of Hope received a blessing from pastor Steve Rogers of Lighthouse Chapel in Springville and a blessing from tribal member Leonard Manuel, Jr. on Wednesday afternoon.
Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a grand opening for its new Trinity Library Study Center on Sunday, September 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, participants will be able to browse and learn about the history and purpose of the center. Rob and Catherine Hodges will share music a…
Congressman David Valadao recently visited the Central California Family Crisis Center’s Emergency Shelter. The Congressman was there to tour the facility and to discuss federal grant funding concerns with members of the CCFCC Board of Directors and staff. Pictured are Board Member Sharon Fu…
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Swiftwater Dive Rescue Team and Marine Enforcement Unit provided support for the Naval Air Station Lemoore Search and Rescue Wing Monday evening at Success Lake. These real-life scenarios in hoist operations and rescue swimmer techniques are the kind of service th…
The Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board approved a revised Groundwater Sustainability Plan it hopes will convince the State Department of Water Resources Control Board to delay putting the Tule Subbasin on probation.
I forged some great relationships with a number of poorer Mexican boys that stood out from the rest in work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. These kids were bilingual to boot and I practiced my Spanish with them since it wasn’t my first language. That was cool because they would teach me th…
The final days of swimming at the City pool, family art and game fun, and clean comedy are on tap this week in the greater Porterville area. In addition, for minimal fees, visit local museums, or try live country music and dancing on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Elks Lodge or Porterville …
During their meeting on Tuesday night, the Lindsay City Council discussed options to increase the water and wastewater rates, which haven’t been raised since 2009. The concil was presented with three options for increases, ultimately favoring an initial increase of 50 percent, followed by an…
EVERETT, Wash. - Seaman Abraham Magana Lopez, a native of Porterville is serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest.
During the Lindsay City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the council unanimously approved a construction contract to begin the renovation project of Olive Bowl/Kaku Park.
On Friday seven citations were issued to unlicensed drivers at the DUI Checkpoint operated by the Porterville Police Department.
On Wednesday the man convicted of an infamous murder in Springville that led to a made-for-television miniseries was denied parole for the 15th time
A long-time and familiar face will take over as the City of Lindsay's Director of Public Safety.
