Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Porterville public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
23 topics in taxes budget
Police software assessment and sports lighting
Council accomplishments
Senior mobile home rent increases
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Council spending and transparency
Library and Homeless Policy at Candidate Forum
Cannabis Tax Transparency and Homelessness Spending
Consent calendar purchases
City attorney staffing
Mobilehome park industry perspective
Water connection / rent stabilization / District 3
Mobilehome issues
CDBG funding and FLOC contract
Mobilehome rent stabilization
Closed session property negotiations
Budget priorities
Nonprofit event fees
Reorganization accountability
Committees, Oasis, tribe bridge project
Chambers renovation / water leak / camping ordinance
Development fee deferral program
Solid waste outsourcing
Fee program follow-up
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Porterville from local and regional media.
Measures U, V set to pass
Measures U, V set to pass
Entertainment
Entertainment
TCSO in-custody death reclassified as homicide
The death of 57-year-old Guadalupe Garcia while in custody at the South County Detention Center in Porterville has been ruled a homicide following the review of body camera footage by medical examiners. The incident is currently the focus of a federal wrongful death case, which claims excessive force and neglect on the part of Tulare […]
Oct 16, 2026Reclaiming America: Rebuilding the Republic from the county up
Why Real Power Was Never in WashingtonIf you think this country will be fixed from the top down… you’re aiming at the wrong battlefield.That’s not opinion.That’s structure.The average American knows more...
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, 2025