Press Releases
Central Valley Local Favorite Expanding Its Operations
Central Valley Local Favorite Expanding Its Operations Porterville, CA – On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Stafford’s Chocolates, California’s premier artisan chocolate maker, proudly announced its long-awaited ‘Grand Opening’ expansion into the Central Valley.** “Our expansion into Exeter demonstrates our family’s commitment to this region—coffee brings us together, while chocolate keeps us longer,” said Rob…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE ANNOUNCES PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF PORTERVILLE ANNOUNCES PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville will present a proposed organizational restructuring to the City Council next week that would consolidate the Community Development Department and Engineering Department into a new Planning and Engineering Department. The proposed structure is intended to strengthen the City’s…
Read MoreDR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE PORTERVILLE LIBRARY
DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE PORTERVILLE LIBRARY Porterville, CA – The Porterville Library invites families and community members to our FREE Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Porterville Library located at 50 W. Olive Ave. Suite B. The celebration will take place…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE ISSUES LETTER TO STATE IN RESPONSE TO AUTUMN OAKS OVERSIGHT FAILURES
CITY OF PORTERVILLE ISSUES LETTER TO STATE IN RESPONSE TO AUTUMN OAKS OVERSIGHT FAILURES Porterville, CA – The Porterville City Council is responding to the recent closure of the Autumn Oaks residential care facility by sending a letter to the State, following the discovery of serious health and safety violations that placed residents at immediate…
Read MorePORTERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE FIRE – FATAL INCIDENT, PLANO AVENUE & HARRISON STREET
PORTERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE FIRE – FATAL INCIDENT, PLANO AVENUE & HARRISON STREET Porterville, CA – Early this morning, at approximately 12:35 a.m., the Porterville Fire Department and the Porterville Police Department responded to a residential structure fire near the intersection of Plano Avenue and Harrison Street. Upon arrival, first-arriving crews encountered a well-involved two-story…
Read MoreCentral Valley Local Favorite Expanding Its Operations
Central Valley Local Favorite Expanding Its Operations Porterville, CA – On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Stafford’s Chocolates, California’s premier artisan chocolate maker, proudly announced its long-awaited expansion into the Central Valley. “Our expansion into Exeter demonstrates our family’s commitment to this region—coffee brings us together, while chocolate keeps us longer,” said Rob Taylor, owner…
Read MorePORTERVILLE ARMORY EMERGENCY SHELTER CLOSING AT THE END OF FEBRUARY
PORTERVILLE ARMORY EMERGENCY SHELTER CLOSING AT THE END OF FEBRUARY Porterville, CA – The Porterville Armory, which has served as an emergency shelter since the 2023 flood disaster by providing temporary housing and basic services for displaced individuals and families will be closing at the end of February. As part of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE IMPROVES TRAFFIC SAFETY NEAR SCHOOLS WITH SPEED REDUCTION AND NEW MULTI-WAY STOP
CITY OF PORTERVILLE IMPROVES TRAFFIC SAFETY NEAR SCHOOLS WITH SPEED REDUCTION AND NEW MULTI-WAY STOP Porterville, CA – The Porterville City Council has approved a set of traffic safety improvements along Plano Street to reduce speeding and improve circulation in an area heavily used by students and families. The approved actions include lowering the posted…
Read MoreCity of Porterville Now Accepting Applications for Military Banner Program
City of Porterville Now Accepting Applications for Military Banner Program Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville is currently accepting nominations for its Military Banner Program, an initiative established in 2016 to honor current and former military personnel who have served the nation and community. The Military Banner Program serves as a public…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE MOVES FORWARD WITH NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
CITY OF PORTERVILLE MOVES FORWARD WITH NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY Porterville, CA – The Porterville City Council has approved plans for a new 16,765 square foot library. The construction of the brand-new library is an important milestone in a journey that began years ago and reflects the community’s resilience, vision, and commitment to learning. Planning…
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