Press Releases
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION CONTINUES FOR THE 43rd YEAR IN PORTERVILLE
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION CONTINUES FOR THE 43rd YEAR IN PORTERVILLE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 The 43rd annual Flag Day Celebration will be taking place on Friday, June 14th, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM at Grocery Outlet (50 West Olive Avenue). The annual recognition of national Flag Day has been a tradition in the…
Read MoreTulare County Public Health Confirms Case of Measles from International Traveler
Tulare County Public Health Confirms Case of Measles from International Traveler For Immediate Release Thursday May 30 2024 Tulare County Public Health Confirms Case of Measles from International Traveler The patient is a non-county resident who received medical care in Tulare County  Public Health officials in Tulare County have confirmed an adult case of…
Read MoreSequoia National Forest Memorial Day Weekend Recreation Update
Sequoia National Forest Memorial Day Weekend Recreation Update FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24th 2024 – On Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Please join Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Anthony Edwards in honoring all the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation. The Memorial…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE’S TRANSIT SERVICE RELAUNCH MOVES FORWARD
CITY OF PORTERVILLE’S TRANSIT SERVICE RELAUNCH MOVES FORWARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2024 The City of Porterville will officially relaunch Porterville Transit on July 1, 2024, with an in-house transit management team to enhance efficiency and sustainability. “We are committed to providing efficient and sustainable public transportation that meets the needs of…
Read MorePOOR RICHARDS PIZZA AND BAR – A CITY OF PORTERVILLE OUTSTANDING BUSINESS HONOREE
POOR RICHARDS PIZZA AND BAR – A CITY OF PORTERVILLE OUTSTANDING BUSINESS HONOREE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Porterville, CA – May 9, 2024 The City of Porterville recognized Poor Richards Pizza and Bar as an Outstanding Business Honoree during the Porterville City Council Meeting on May 7, 2024. This award recognized the business’s contributions to renewing…
Read MoreBaking Competition at Kaweah Health Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Week
Baking Competition at Kaweah Health Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Week For Immediate Release May 6,2024 Baking Competition at Kaweah Health Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Week In honor of National Nurses Week, Kaweah Health held the third annual Bake Wars, a baking competition open to all of its staff members. Judges included local celebrities and public…
Read MoreForest Service News Release
Forest Service News Release Sequoia National Forest to begin Hazard tree removal along Generals Highway DUNLAP, Calif. April 30, 2024 – Contractors will begin implementing the Generals Highway Roadside Hazard Tree Removal project on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The contract is in partnership with Great Basin Institute, with whom Sequoia National Forest has stewardship agreements…
Read MoreNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day For Immediate Release April 26th,2024 t’s that time of year again to go through your medicine cabinets and get rid of unwanted prescription medications safely. On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, you can discard unused and expired medications at…
Read MoreSequoia National Forest Woodcutting Permits Available Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Sequoia National Forest Woodcutting Permits Available Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Forest Service News Release Available Wednesday, May 1, 2024 PORTERVILLE, Calif, April 24, 2024 –The Sequoia National Forest will begin offering personal use woodcutting permits to the public starting Wednesday, May 1, 2024. A firewood cutting permit and load tickets are required to cut, gather,…
Read MorePile burning to continue near Converse Basin and Hoist Ridge
Pile burning to continue near Converse Basin and Hoist Ridge Forest Service News Release USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument Forest Service News Release Public Affairs Officer: Alicia Embrey alicia.embrey@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia Pile burning to continue near Converse Basin and Hoist Ridge Sequoia National Forest…
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