Press Releases
Sequoia National Forest OHV grant proposal available for public review
Sequoia National Forest OHV grant proposal available for public review For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 05, 2024 The Sequoia National Forest has submitted a grant application with the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The Ground Operations proposal seeks $998,660.50 and the Law Enforcement proposal seeks $144,000. Sequoia National Forest’s Restoration proposal seeks…
Read MoreMiracle Hot Springs Closure
Miracle Hot Springs Closure KERNVILLE, CA., Friday, February 26, 2024— News Release by Amy Masi Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District KERNVILLE, CA., Friday, February 26, 2024— News Release by Amy Masi Due to public health and safety concerns, Miracle Hot Springs will be closed indefinitely. After the 2023 winter and spring flooding on…
Read MoreBank of the Sierra Announces $4 Million Sierra Grant Donation Milestone
Bank of the Sierra Announces $4 Million Sierra Grant Donation Milestone For Immediate Release February 23,2024 Contact: Mitchell Lee, AVP, Communications Manager Matthew Hessler, SVP, Director of Marketing Phone: (559) 782-4900 or (888) 454-BANK NASDAQ Symbol: BSRR Website Address: www.bankofthesierra.com Bank of the Sierra Announces $4 Million Sierra Grant Donation Milestone, Awarded $325K to Nonprofits…
Read MoreWhiskey Flat Trail Community Meeting
Whiskey Flat Trail Community Meeting KERNVILLE, CA., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 — The Whiskey Flat Trail in the Kern River Ranger District has been a beloved part of the community for many decades. Recreation Officer Eric Lundgren will host a community meeting on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 6 pm in the large conference room…
Read MoreCity of Porterville Focused General Plan Update
City of Porterville Focused General Plan Update February 14, 2024 At the February 6, 2024, Porterville City Council meeting, a representative for Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group provided a brief summary presentation on the policy review papers of the Public Health & Safety Element and Environmental Justice Element of the City’s 2030 General Plan. The…
Read MoreRemembering Our Heroes
Remembering Our Heroes Saturday February 17th 2024 9:30 AM Punching for Patrick and Ray. Join us as we come together to pay tribute to two heroes who made the ultimate scrifice in the line of duty. This event will honor thier bravery, dedication and selflessness. Gloves For Grief is a 501c3 charity that is partenering…
Read MoreContinuing Upper Kern Rx Burn
Continuing Upper Kern Rx Burn KERNVILLE, CA., Wednesday, January 24, 2024 — KERNVILLE, CA., Wednesday, January 24, 2024 — Fire managers in the Kern River Ranger District will continue the Upper Kern Rx Burn today, Wednesday, January 24, and tomorrow, Thursday, January 25. Last week a total of 50 piles for 10 acres were accomplished…
Read MoreMILITARY BANNER PROGRAM Nominations accepted through February 1
MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM Nominations accepted through February 1 Porterville, CA The City of Porterville is currently accepting nominations for the Military Banner Program. The program was started in 2016 for the Porterville area as a way to honor both current and past military personnel for their service to the nation and community. The banner acts…
Read MoreKaweah Health Welcomes First Baby of 2024
Kaweah Health Welcomes First Baby of 2024 VISALIA, CA (January 1, 2024) — Kaweah Health is excited to welcome the first baby of 2024. A baby girl named Maya was born at 2:40 a.m., Jan. 1 and is the first baby delivered at Kaweah Health Medical Center in 2024. Maya weighs 8 pounds, 2 ounces…
Read MoreNew Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Announced
New Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Announced PORTERVILLE, CA., December 18, 2023 ORTEVILLE, CA., December 18, 2023 — The Sequoia National Forest welcomes Anthony (Tony) Edwards as the new Forest Supervisor. Tony will replace Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson, who is retiring on December 30, 2023, following a 35-year career with the Federal Government. Tony serves as…
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