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PIONEER DAYS & RIB COOK-OFF RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN PORTERVILLE
PIONEER DAYS & RIB COOK-OFF RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN PORTERVILLE Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville Parks & Leisure Services is gearing up for one of the community’s most anticipated annual events, Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off, benefiting the Zalud House Museum. Presented by OACYS Technology, this year’s event will take place Saturday, October 3,…
Read MorePORTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT REACHES DESIGN MILESTONE
PORTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT REACHES DESIGN MILESTONE Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville is pleased to announce a significant milestone for the long-anticipated Porterville Public Library project, which has completed schematic design and reached approximately 30% completion in the overall design process. The project recently completed its schematic design phase, establishing an updated…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE WILL HOLD UNVEILING CEREMONY FOR WASHINGTON MONUMENT
CITY OF PORTERVILLE WILL HOLD UNVEILING CEREMONY FOR WASHINGTON MONUMENT Porterville, CA – 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…
Read MorePROCESSION TO HONOR FALLEN HELICOPTER PILOT MILES ELLIOTT
PROCESSION TO HONOR FALLEN HELICOPTER PILOT MILES ELLIOTT Porterville, CA – On Friday, August 7, 2026, a Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter crashed while supporting firefighting operations on the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. The City of Porterville and the County of Tulare mourn the tragic loss of Miles Elliott, a Porterville native. Miles was one of…
Read MoreVARCOMM Completes $10 Million Terra Bella Broadband Expansion in Tulare County
VARCOMM Completes $10 Million Terra Bella Broadband Expansion in Tulare County VARCOMM Completes $10 Million Terra Bella Broadband Expansion in Tulare County Infrastructure investment brings high-speed fiber to nearly 1,400 previously unserved locations VARCOMM CEO Eric Votaw speaks during Wednesday’s celebration of the completed Terra Bella broadband expansion, bringing high-speed fiber to nearly 1,400…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE HONORS FALLEN HELICOPTER PILOT MILES ELLIOTT
CITY OF PORTERVILLE HONORS FALLEN HELICOPTER PILOT MILES ELLIOTT Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville mourns the tragic loss of Miles Elliott, a Porterville native and helicopter pilot who lost his life while supporting firefighting operations on the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. Miles was one of two pilots aboard a Sikorsky Skycrane…
Read MorePorterville Chamber Invites Community to Support Young Entrepreneurs at the Jr. CEO Showcase
Porterville Chamber Invites Community to Support Young Entrepreneurs at the Jr. CEO Showcase Porterville, CA – July 28, 2026 The Porterville Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite the community to the Jr. CEO Showcase on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Valley Adult Day Services, 227 E. Oak Ave.,…
Read MorePORTERVILLE LIBRARY COMMEMORATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH READING CHALLENGE
PORTERVILLE LIBRARY COMMEMORATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH READING CHALLENGE Porterville, CA – The Porterville Library invites community members of all ages to participate in the America 250 Reading Challenge, which began July 6th and will be continuing through November 13th. The reading challenge encourages participants to explore America’s rich history, culture, and heritage through books…
Read MoreFREEDOM FEST TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH AND PORTERVILLE’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
FREEDOM FEST TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH AND PORTERVILLE’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY Porterville, CA – A historic year deserves a historic celebration!  On July 3, Freedom Fest returns with a patriotic drone show and the largest fireworks display yet, celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and Porterville’s 100th year as a Charter City. Presented by Eagle Mountain Casino, this…
Read MoreValley Strong Credit Union Included on Forbes list of the America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 Ranking
June 17, 2026 – Porterville, CA Valley Strong Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list will be announced on June 17, 2026, and will be…
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