Some good...some bad.
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8/4/2017
Porterville is a small town in need of employment opportunities. Our crime rates are par with the rest of the US. The 1st generation immigrants are not the problem, they are mostly hard working and friendly. Gangs are here..but not overly visible except some graffiti. The extra hot summers are bad but mild non-snow winters are nice...2 seasons. There are things to do but most require involvement...local sports for all ages, dance schools, a live theater, churches, and events and festivals put on by the city. We also have a bowling alley, community center for kids, city pool, movie theater, medium size lake, and a casino. We are within 2.5 hours from Los Angeles to the south and 2.5 hours from the ocean to the west. Sequoia National Forest is about 15 miles east. So day trips are easy. We have good schools (27 students per teacher). Many of us attended Porterville Junior College then commuted to Fresno State or Cal State Bakersfield (about 65 miles) for our BA's and/ or Masters. The average home cost is $200,000. New homes start at about $275.000. We need companies to come here. Foster Farms and Walmart Distribution saw the potential and are doing well we need more!
Shirley | Porterville, CA