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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Porterville from local and regional media.
Reclaiming America: Rebuilding the Republic from the county up
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May 6, 2026Porterville Mayor lobbies for city in Washington, D.C.
Porterville Mayor lobbies for city in Washington, D.C. Porterville Recorder
Apr 24, 2026California FPPC complaint filed against Porterville councilmember AJ Rivas
California FPPC complaint filed against Porterville councilmember AJ Rivas Valley Voice
Feb 6, 2026Porterville City Council approves plans for new library after years of delays
Porterville City Council approves plans for new library after years of delays ABC30 Fresno
Jan 10, 2026Porterville council will continue to pursue controversial ordinances, litigation funding
Porterville council will continue to pursue controversial ordinances, litigation funding Valley Voice
Mar 19, 2025Porterville City Council tables ordinances aimed at LGBTQ+ community
Porterville City Council tables ordinances aimed at LGBTQ+ community ABC30 Fresno
Mar 18, 2025Porterville council keeps spotlight on transgender issues with parental rights proposal
Porterville council keeps spotlight on transgender issues with parental rights proposal Valley Voice
Mar 15, 2025This Central California city may ban transgender women from using public women’s restrooms
This Central California city may ban transgender women from using public women’s restrooms Fresno Bee
Mar 5, 2025Mayor of California city proposes ordinance to ban transgender women from women's bathrooms
Mayor of California city proposes ordinance to ban transgender women from women's bathrooms Los Angeles Times
Feb 21, 2025Porterville Mayor proposes “Protect Women’s Safe Spaces” ordinance
Porterville Mayor proposes “Protect Women’s Safe Spaces” ordinance Valley Voice
Feb 21, 2025Several Evacuations In Place For Porterville, California, As Flood Concerns Loom
Several Evacuations In Place For Porterville, California, As Flood Concerns Loom The Weather Channel
Mar 17, 2023Update: Evacuation order in Porterville reduced as water levels drop near Tule River
Update: Evacuation order in Porterville reduced as water levels drop near Tule River Fresno Bee
Mar 16, 2023