Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’
PROCESSION 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 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 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…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE TO CELEBRATE 45TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY CEREMONY AND UFC FREEDOM 250 WATCH PARTY
CITY OF PORTERVILLE TO CELEBRATE 45TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY CEREMONY AND UFC FREEDOM 250 WATCH PARTY Porterville, CA – The City of Porterville invites residents and visitors to participate in a day of patriotism and community celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, featuring the 45th Annual Flag Day Ceremony and an evening UFC Freedom 250…
Read MorePORTERVILLE LIBRARY OFFERS LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM
PORTERVILLE LIBRARY OFFERS LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM Porterville, CA – The Porterville Library is excited to welcome local families to its annual Lunch at the Library program, running weekdays starting June 8th through August 7th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Porterville Library, located at 50 W. Olive Ave., Suite B,…
Read MorePORTERVILLE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKS OFF IN JUNE
PORTERVILLE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKS OFF IN JUNE Porterville, CA – The Porterville Library invites community members of all ages to join this year’s Summer Reading Program, running from June 6th through August 9th. Inspired by the theme “Plant a Seed, Read!,” the program encourages readers to grow their love of books all summer…
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 MoreSIGN UP FOR THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY RUN AND WALK
SIGN UP FOR THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY RUN AND WALK Porterville, CA – Lace up for the Veterans Day Run! Join us on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM in Downtown Porterville for an unforgettable morning of fitness, community, and pride. Choose from a 10K Run, 5K Run, or 5K Walk…
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