Press Releases
PORTERVILLE 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…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE APPROVES LANDMARK MONUMENT PROJECT AT VETERANS PARK
CITY OF PORTERVILLE APPROVES LANDMARK MONUMENT PROJECT AT VETERANS PARK Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville is proud to announce City Council approval of a new landmark monument at Veterans Park, a signature project designed to honor America’s history while serving as a centerpiece for two historic milestones, the City’s 100th anniversary as a…
Read MorePORTERVILLE TRANSIT HAS PARTNERED WITH TOKEN TRANSIT TO PROVIDE SEAMLESS FARE COLLECTION FOR RIDERS
PORTERVILLE TRANSIT HAS PARTNERED WITH TOKEN TRANSIT TO PROVIDE SEAMLESS FARE COLLECTION FOR RIDERS Porterville, CA – The Zero-Fare Transit Program concluded on November 30, 2025, to support the City’s transition to in-house management of transit services. Originally approved as a 90-day initiative in 2024, the program was extended multiple times due to delays in…
Read MoreROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: WESTFIELD AVENUE BETWEEN WESTWOOD STREET AND LOMBARDI STREET
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: WESTFIELD AVENUE BETWEEN WESTWOOD STREET AND LOMBARDI STREET Porterville, CA – The City is providing an update on the Westfield Avenue improvement project spanning Westwood Street to Lombardi Street. This segment of roadway was closed earlier this summer to allow for the installation of underground utilities, as well as curb, gutter, and…
Read MoreFATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE
FATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE Porterville, CA – At approximately 11:18 PM, on December 7, 2025, the Porterville Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the area of S. Indiana Street. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered significant fire involvement and immediately initiated coordinated fire attack, search, and rescue operations. During the primary search, crews located…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE TO HOST 2025 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT PORTERVILLE CHAMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE FOR DECEMBER
CITY OF PORTERVILLE TO HOST 2025 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT PORTERVILLE CHAMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE FOR DECEMBER The City of Porterville is proud to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Porterville Chamber of Commerce’s “First Friday Coffee” event on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 7:00 AM. The event will be held at the Galaxy…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE BOBBY RADER
CITY OF PORTERVILLE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE BOBBY RADER Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville is pleased to announce that Bobby Rader was sworn in by Mayor Greg Meister on November 14, 2025, as the Interim Chief of Police for the Porterville Police Department. Chief Rader brings more than 16 years…
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