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Harmony Magnet Academy senior Joshua Kelsey, son of Debby Kelsey, participated Dec. 2 and 3 in the All-State Orchestra where he was made eighth-chair violist in the California Orchestra Director&rsquo... Full story
When the Roy Rogers float is seen by millions of people as it moves down Colorado Avenue at the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade the day after New Year’s Day, a group of local students can proudly say they had a part in putting it together.
The... Full story
For several years, MEChA of Granite Hills High School has been assisting Grace Munoz Rios of Porterville’s Toys for Tots. This year was no exception.
The club collected an approximate 35 new toys for the program.
In addition, they also collec... Full story
It didn’t matter that it was cold and foggy, close to 200 Woodville families braved the weather Monday morning in order to receive several much-needed food items and treats for the family.
“Woodville Elementary has done this for many yea... Full story
Rosalinda Campos of Porterville graduated with 74 other students Dec. 9 from the University of Science and Arts in Chickasha, Okla.
Campos, a Porterville College graduate who attended the university on a softball scholarship, graduated from USAO wit... Full story
Cuts to schools not as severe as originally believed
By ESTHER AVILA
Local school superintendents expressed sighs of relief following California Gov. Gerry Brown’s noontime announcement Tuesday regarding mid-year spending cuts for schools.
Though the governor decided to minimize the cut to K-12 schools — ... Full story
A couple of hundred Burton School District staff, students and family members gathered in the Summit Charter Academy, Mathew Campus cafeteria to honor staff and students on Dec. 5th. In the past, the Burton Board of Trustees has honored one school at... Full story
With the stars and stripes flying at half-staff at all the schools and government buildings in observance of the day Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese airplanes, the small community of Lindsay paid tribute to the many military personal that were ... Full story
A 2011 Monache High graduate and two Lindsay Unified students, one current and one who graduated in 2011, were honored with the Youth Achievement Award at the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 18th Annual Installation of Officers and ... Full story
A Harmony Magnet Academy student has been selected for admission to the University of Southern California with a Quest Bridge College Match scholarship.
Diana Ramos, a senior at HMA, was one of 321 finalists and one of only eight students admitted a... Full story
For more than a decade, Porterville High School’s Associated Student Body class has been unselfishly thinking of others during the holidays as they spearhead a program that encourages PHS students to buy gifts for less-fortunate children throug... Full story