Press Releases
Remembering 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…
Read MoreRing in the New Year with live music by Jerry Hall & Trick Shot
Ring in the New Year with live music by Jerry Hall & Trick Shot For Immediate Release: December 18, 2023 City of Porterville 291 N. Main St. Porterville, CA 93257 www.ci.porterville.ca.us Contact: Amy Graybehl Leisure Services Specialist (559) 782-7521 agraybehl@ci.porterville.ca.us For Immediate Release: December 18, 2023 NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA Porterville, CA – Ring in…
Read MoreKaweah Health and Stanford Health Care Working Together to Grow Cardiac Surgical Care
Kaweah Health and Stanford Health Care Working Together to Grow Cardiac Surgical Care VISALIA, CA (December 18, 2023) Dr. Michael McLean, cardiac surgeon and Stanford Medicine faculty member, joins Kaweah Health to provide advanced surgical heart care to patients. VISALIA, CA (December 18, 2023) — Kaweah Health is excited to welcome Dr. Michael K. McLean,…
Read MoreRoadside Hazard Tree Treatment Underway
Roadside Hazard Tree Treatment Underway SPRINGVILLE, CA., December 5, 2023 Roadside Hazard Tree Treatment Underway Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument Sequoia National Forest contractors will begin hazard tree treatment within the 2021 Windy Fire footprint of the Giant Sequoia National Monument on Wednesday, December 6. Crews will fell and remove fire-killed hazard…
Read MorePile burning to begin near Hume Lake
Pile burning to begin near Hume Lake Sequoia National Forest fire managers will conduct pile-burning projects beginning Wednesday, December 6, near Hume Lake Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument Sequoia National Forest fire managers will conduct pile-burning projects beginning Wednesday, December 6, near Hume Lake within the Hume Lake Ranger District in…
Read MoreCITY OF PORTERVILLE TO DELIVER STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT PORTERVILLE CHAMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE FOR DECEMBER
CITY OF PORTERVILLE TO DELIVER STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT PORTERVILLE CHAMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE FOR DECEMBER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2023 The City of Porterville will again proudly sponsor Porterville Chamber’s “First Friday Coffee” event on Friday, December 1, 2023, beginning at 7:00 AM. The event will take place at the newly-relocated…
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