Category Archives: General Information

  1. Where’s the Rest of Me? The Ronald Reagan Story

    Another curious find at the Porterville Friends of the Library “Dusty Book” sale: This mass paperback autobiography (”as told to Richard G. Hubler”) . Published in 1965, probably at the beginning of his campaign to become Governor of California, this looks to be nothing short of propaganda and marketing.
    Probably not meant to be read too [...]

  2. A bit of a situation

    The Universe doesn’t care what you believe

  3. Protected: River Locations

    There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

  4. Captain Lou Albano Dies at 76

    Captain Lou, Captain Lou …

    Captain Lou Albano, a former professional wrestler and actor (though never a sea captain), recently passed away at the age of 76 of natural causes. In the wake of his death, searches surged on the man and his unique body of work.
    Still, despite his accomplishments in the wrestling world and his portrayal [...]

  5. Gay rights advocates march on DC, divided on Obama

    WASHINGTON – Thousands of gay rights supporters marched Sunday from the White House to the Capitol, demanding that President Barack Obama keep his promises to allow gays to serve openly in the military and work to end discrimination against gays.
    via Gay rights advocates march on DC, divided on Obama – Yahoo! News.

  6. Reading is FUN-damental!

    OK, working on a new feature for this blog!
    I thought y’all might like a look into the types of books that draw my interest. I will elaborate on specific ones from time to time, and use their content as a jumping off point for various blog essays.
    To that extent I have added a new “library” [...]

  7. Ghost of Tom Joad

    Now Tom said “Mom, wherever there’s a cop beatin’ a guy
    Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries
    Where there’s a fight ‘gainst the blood and hatred in the air
    Look for me Mom I’ll be there
    Wherever there’s somebody fightin’ for a place to stand
    Or decent job or a helpin’ hand
    Wherever somebody’s strugglin’ to be free
    Look in their eyes [...]

  8. Bizarre Article on Porterville SB54 Vote

    Michael Shelton, pastor at First Baptist Church and a resident of Porterville, wrote an op-ed piece published today in the local paper that congratulates the Council for an action it did not take:
    I want to go on record and applaud the Porterville City Council for taking a definitive stand on the issue of marriage. It [...]

  9. Statement from Barry Caplan, representing Same-Sex Marriage Advocates of Porterville

    This Statement was read into the record immediately following the historic vote on August 4th when the Porterville City Council voted 3-2 rejecting a resolution to oppose mark Leno’s (D-SF) SB 54 bill.
    The bill  would, if passed, clarify issues for same sex couples who are  legally married in other states and then arrive in California, [...]

  10. Text of Cameron Hamilton’s Resolution opposing SB 54

    After the jump is the full text of the Resolution that Porterville’s City Council considered and rightfully rejected on August 4, 2009.
    Earlier, I reported the brief results and a statement from Shannon Minter, Legal Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
    RESOLUTION NO.  _______-2009
    A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF [...]

  11. Porterville City Council Rejects Mean Spirited Resolution

    Lots of drama last night to report. Expect a flurry of posts over the next couple of days. This is good news, very good news.
    Let’s start with a simple summary of the results and a quote:
    The only City Council in the entire State of California to pass a resolution in favor of Prop [...]

  12. Equality U, July 19, Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville

    Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Porterville
    Sunday service is at 10:30 am; coffee and visiting at 10:15 am
    135 E. Harrison (Corner of Harrison Ave. and Fourth St.)
    Porterville, CA 93257
    For additional information call 782-1724
    Our website is: http://UUFellowship.homestead.com/UUFellowship.html
    July programs coordinated by Terry Crewse
    July 19 “Equality U” A feature length documentary following a group of 33 young activists on the Soulforce [...]

  13. Beit Shalom Visalia July 2009 Newsletter

    Contents:

    Service Schedule
    July 4th Picnic and Fireworks
    Kosher Meat Available
    Rabbi Neal Weinberg High Holiday Schedule
    Garage Sale Donations Requested
    Jewish Cookbook Available
    Savemart Shares Card Reminder
    June Birthday Wishes
    How is Tisha B’Av Important to Jews Today?
    Rabbi Bill Berk High Holidays Preparation Announcement
    Please Get Well
    Supporters
    Vacation Suggestions
    July Wedding Anniversary Announcement

    Part 1
    Part 2

  14. Live Free or Die

    Gay marriage bill signed into law in New Hampshire
    This in today from what has historically been the staunchest Republican enclave in New England today:
    CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state’s changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more [...]

  15. Extras Needed, Be In the Movies May 25

    This JUST IN, on Very Short Notice for me:
    I am Casting Extras in a film scene for a Hollywood Feature called “Pickin’ and Grinnin’” .
    What a great way to spend the holiday afternoon with your family and loved ones and see how movies are made by being in one!
    The Scene is a crowd scene for [...]

  16. Tender as Hellfire: New Web Site Launched Ahead of Film Festival Visits

    This week a new web site was launched for the short film Tender as Hellfire, filmed in Porterville, California. With the film’s full April schedule of Film Festival playings about to begin, the new site features never before production photos, along with cast, crew, and the film’s trailer.
    Join me in wishing Jason wonderful success [...]

  17. Reminder Tomorrow: Poetry Slam in Visalia, April 1

    Poetry Slam – Outsider Art
    1 Night
    1 Chance
    2 Make a Statement
    Wednesday, April 1: No Fool’s Day
    Teak & Batik and Easelheads is
    The Plantation
    Where: 320 West Main, Visalia
    When:6-9 PM
    Need More Info?: 559-734-4084
    Admission: $5
    Want to be on stage?
    Call:
    559 – 738-0130 Art
    559-781-2315 Poetry
    Sponsored by: Sequoia Riverlands Trust

  18. Public Says No More Closures

    The meeting room was filed to overflowing last night, more chairs set up and another section opened up as over 200 people poured into the Senior Center for the Forest Service meeting discussing the future of access around Lake Isabella and the surrounding mountains.
    Forest Supervisor Tina Terrel opened the meeting and asked if the public [...]

  19. Run over by one’s own car

    I am sad for her family’s loss, but I am also at least a little disappointed to know with certainty that I am not the only person in Porterville to have been run over by their own car.
    While I didn’t exactly walk away, I didn’t exactly win my Man vs. Jeep battle either.
    UPDATE: Later news [...]

  20. Wild Update: March 2009

    Since last month’s Wild Update, I have volunteered to assist this fine organization. I encourage all readers to assist in helping Wildplaces empower the  youth of the Porterville area to understand and value the land above the town, which is so different from their home environments.

    WildPlaces’ Mission:
    WildPlaces is a community based non-profit organization located in [...]

  21. Weather for the World Ag Expo

    Tomorrow thru Thursday are the rates for the World Ag Expo in nearby Tulare. Unlike last year’s unseasonably warm weather, this year it looks more typical for early February. We go some soaking rain over the weekend, through the wee hours of Monday morning. Expect temps in the low to mid 50s all week, with [...]

  22. Dairy prices and the World Ag Expo

    Porterville in one of the top dairy producing counties in the country. I think we provide ~36% of the milk for California, before even thinking about cheese.
    Recently, there have been stories in the news about how the dairy farms have been hit hard to the point that the farmers are trying to sell large fractions [...]