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KTHA
Drive-Thru Dinner Fundraiser
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church - 764 W. Henderson Avenue
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Word of Victory Church
Word of Victory Community Outreach
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Word of Victory Church - 163 W. Orange Avenue
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Countryside Dog Rescue
The Mudrun 2023 3rd Anniversary
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Putnam Ave & Hockett Street
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Comision Honorifica
Maximo's Market 40th Anniversary Celebration
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
150 S. Main Street
Street Closure - Closure on E. Walnut Avenue
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Tulare County HHSA Mental Health
Movie Night at the Park
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Veteran's Park - 1501 W. Henderson Avenue
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Family Crisis Center
23rd Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Veterans Park - 1501 W. Henderson Avenue (Pavilion 1 Area)
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Trunk or Treat Spooktacular
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Porterville PD - 350 North D Street
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Porterville Police Department promotions
The Porterville Police Department has made several promotions within the department, effective September 1, 2023.
- Dominic Barteau was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police
- Ron Moore was promoted to Captain
- Orlando Ortiz was promoted to Lieutenant
- Diana Azevedo was promoted to Senior Records Clerk
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New City Employees!
Join us in welcoming our newest City Employees for the Month of September!
David, Christopher and Kobei have joined the Public Works Department. Jesse has joined the Police Department as a Police Officer Trainee.
Pictured left to right: David Lanning, Jesse Gutierrez, Christopher Smith and Kobei Jackson.
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2023-2024 Budget Approved
The budget for the 2023-2034 Fiscal year went through a public hearing and was approved at the September 19, 2023 City Council meeting.
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Meet Bodi - PPD'S New Facility Wellness Dog
Bodi will be tasked with assisting city staff and victims of crime in dealing with traumatic events and will be another tool for addressing mental health.
Bodi is still in training but be on the look out for him soon!
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Community Info & Resources | |
Porterville Library September Calendar | | |
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Sign-up for a Library card anytime in the month of September to receive a prize.
Library patrons just need to show a receipt at checkout to take advantage of these savings.
For more information, call or visit the Porterville Library.
50 W. Olive Avenue, Suite B
(559) 784-0177
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Family Literacy Day
Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zalud Park
FREE event for the whole family! Join the Porterville Library for activities for all ages.
Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Popcorn and much more!
For more information please call or visit the Porterville Library
50 W. Olive Avenue, Suite B
(559) 784-0177
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Pioneer Days & Rib Cook-Off
Saturday, October 14, 2023
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sports Complex
Registration is still open for informational booths and vendors. Register online or in person at 15 E Thurman Ave, Suite A.
For more information on this event, visit the City website or call (559) 791-7695
Register Here!
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Nanlangka Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar named Outstanding Business Honoree | |
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The City of Porterville announced Nanlangka Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar as an Outstanding Business Honoree during the Porterville City Council meeting on September 5, 2023. This award, the second in 2023, recognizes the business’s contributions to renewing interest and increasing foot traffic to Downtown Porterville. It coincides with the launch of the $1,625,483 Downtown Main Street Reconstruction Project aimed at enhancing the Downtown Porterville business district.
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2023 Halloween Home Decorating Contest Registration Opens in October!
The fourth annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will kick off in October. The contest invites community members to decorate their homes to be the creepiest, spookiest, or just more creative sight in the neighborhood!
Be on the lookout for information on how enter the contest!
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City Business & Housing Resources | |
CAPER Review For 22/23 Action Plan (AP)
The City of Porterville is soliciting public review and comment on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s 2022/2023 Action Plan (AP).
The AP is submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enable the City to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Questions? For more information about the CAPER or to present oral comments regarding the CAPER, please contact the Community Development Department by calling (559) 782-7460.
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City of Porterville's Business Assistance Program
The City of Porterville offers various financing options for businesses within city limits to help promote the economic vitality of our community.
Current programs include:
• Microenterprise Forgivable Loan Program
• Revolving Loan Program
Questions? Please contact the Economic Development Division:
(EcDev@ci.porterville.ca.us • 559-782-7460)
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Housing Program
Do you want to BUY A HOUSE? Do you need HOME REPAIRS? Do you need a WHEELCHAIR RAMP outside your home? Do you need to Connect to City WATER or SEWER?
If you answered YES, please call to see if you qualify (559) 782-7460 or email
housing@ci.porterville.ca.us
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Pre-Approved Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans Now Available! | |
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Accessory Dwelling Units ("ADU") are an innovative and affordable way for many individuals and families to create additional housing units on their existing properties.
View available plans online:
View Here
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Residential
The City's Streets Division staff will be performing Asphalt overlay in designated neighborhoods over the next few months.
Click on the link below to find out if your neighborhood is on the list.
September and October Asphalt Work
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Main Street Construction Has Begun!
As a reminder the construction on Main Street has begun. The project consists of new underground facilities, concrete curbs, and asphalt pavement between Morton Ave. and Putnam Ave.
As part of this project, Granite Construction Company will have intermittent traffic control, lane closures and road closures, continuing until completion on November 3rd. There will be times that the access could be limited due to safety concerns during construction. It is the goal of the contractor to minimize any inconvenience.
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Who Do I Call? City Directory | |
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Click the link below for a directory of the City's most requested services
Directory
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Congratulations to Lorena, Elizabeth and Gustavo for being the first three people to send us the correct answer to the Fun Fact Trivia Question from the August Newsletter. Here's the question we asked along with the answer.
Q: One of our City parks was previously known as "Burbank Park," what is the current name of that park?
A: Murry Park
Thank you to everyone that took the time to send in their answers.
Keep an eye out for our next giveaway.
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The City of Porterville uses the myPorterville App as a method to easily submit resident requests. You can submit service requests (potholes, street lights, trash collection, graffiti, and other non-emergency items) directly to us online or by using your mobile device and they will instantly be routed to the appropriate department administrator! | |
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You can download the app or simply go on our website through the link below. | |
City Council Meeting Recap: September 5th & 19th | |
Terraza Residential Development
City Council authorized the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed subdivision at the southwest corner of Plano Street and Grand Avenue at the Council meeting held on September 5, 2023. The plans consist of the development of twelve (12) 2-story buildings for a 46-unit residential subdivision. Each unit would have a small courtyard and a two-car garage.
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Other actions and announcements:
- Public Hearings were set for November 21, 2023, to consider increased rates for Sewer, Solid Waste, Recycled Water and Meter services. Public Hearings will be conducted to receive public comment and consider the adoption of increased rates for service.
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Next Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-7499
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