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Porterville Recorder
Trick Shot's Hall, Hughes, Fowler honored by IWMA
Jerry Hall, Ed Hughes and Randy Fowler have pulled off a hat trick if you will. The three longtime members of the popular county western band Trick Shot have dedicated their lives to preserving western music and they were honored for their dedication in November at the International Western Music Association Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. Hall, a lifelong IWMA member, was honored with the 2025 Curly Musgrove Silver Buckle Award while Fowler and Hughes were honored with the 2025 President's Award. IWMA promotes the poetry and music of the American West.
theloopnewspaper.com
13th annual Rotary Wine Pairing Dinner, Jan. 31
The Rotary Club of Tehachapi is thrilled to announce our 13th annual Wine Pairing Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Mirabelle Estate, 24492 Bear Valley Rd. Celebrating an evening of exceptional wines, fine dining and community connection. Each year, we feature a distinguished winery, and this year we are proud to showcase the acclaimed Peachy Canyon Winery from Paso Robles.
theloopnewspaper.com
Are you practicing? Join the symphony
The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, along with the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus, the Antelope Valley Master Chorale, the Tehachapi High School Choir directed by Molly Bolewski and Jacobsen Middle School Advanced Choir directed by Eric Dyer presented their standing room only holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 5. They are now taking a short break.
Porterville Recorder
And the nominees are: Hosscars to be held February 21
The 77th Annual Hosscar Awards will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 21 at the Barn Theater, 42 S. Plano, Porterville. Admission to the show is free. The theme for this year's ceremony is Through The Ages and the ceremony will be directed by Ethan Willett. The Porterville Barn Theater's Hosscars are its beloved, decades-old awards show, playfully named after Oscars, celebrating local theater talent with donkey statuettes and plaques, a fun tradition since the late 1940s that recognizes actors, directors, and crew, keeping the spirit of community theater alive through cycles of success and struggle, highlighting volunteer dedication.
Porterville Recorder
What's Happening: Reception for Bisbee exhibit
PIERPOINT ART SHOW - The inaugural exhibition, “Heaven in the Sierras” by local photographer Trish Logan will run through January 31, 2026. PIerpoont Bar & Grill, and Gallery is located at 801 Highway 190 above Springville. The Facebook link is https://www.facebook.com/events/858524943200973/ For more information contact Liz Anderson, Pierpoint Gallery Manager (liz.pierpointgallery@gmail.com) or Alida Verduzco Silva, Economic Development Manager, Tulare County (averduzco@tularecounty.ca.gov; 559-502-0899.
Porterville Recorder
Meet Me At Staffords In Porterville - And Exeter
Stafford's Chocolates is popular all over the Valley – and beyond – for that matter, so Exeter was a logical place for Stafford's to have a second location to better serve those in the North Valley. Rob Taylor, the owner of Stafford's on Main Street in Porterville, is...
Porterville Recorder
Aloha Porterville: Ono Hawaiian BBQ brings island flavors
Despite the chilly weather on Tuesday morning, droves of people lined up outside of Porterville’s newest chain restaurant, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, in the Riverwalk Marketplace to be some of the establishment’s first customers. The grand opening celebration was marked with luau-themed fun, Hawaiian dancers, delicious giveaways, and loads of delicious food full of island flavor.
Porterville Recorder
What's Happening: New Year's Eve Gala coming up
PIERPOINT ART SHOW - The inaugural exhibition, “Heaven in the Sierras” by local photographer Trish Logan will run through January 31, 2026. PIerpoont Bar & Grill, and Gallery is located at 801 Highway 190 above Springville. The Facebook link is https://www.facebook.com/events/858524943200973/ For more information contact Liz Anderson, Pierpoint Gallery Manager (liz.pierpointgallery@gmail.com) or Alida Verduzco Silva, Economic Development Manager, Tulare County (averduzco@tularecounty.ca.gov; 559-502-0899)
norcalfishreports.com
Flows have increased along the Upper Kern River
Flows have increased along the Upper Kern River, where stocking took place last week throughout the 20-mile stretch. Anglers are finding success using slow retrieves with salmon eggs, worms, and crickets, while fly anglers are seeing good action on nymph patterns during the morning and blue-winged olive patterns during afternoon hatches. Last week’s stocking occurred in Section 4 from Powerhouse #3 to Riverside Park in Kernville, Section 5 from Fairview Dam to Lazy River Lodge, and Section 6 from Fairview Dam to Johnsondale Bridge. On the Lower Kern River, the bass bite remains fair to good on crankbaits, jigs, and spinners. Catfish action has slowed but fish are still being caught on dip baits, nightcrawlers, and cut baits. At the time of reporting, river flows are 1,170 CFS on the Upper Kern and 303 CFS on the Lower Kern.
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‘Song Sung Blue’ has the way to groove you
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One of the biggest problems with recent biopics is that the intent is to show what it means to dream big. In the case of both the Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan examinations into their lives, the dream became so big that instead of identifying with the journey, the audience is […]
YourCentralValley.com
Ono Hawaiian BBQ to open in Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A new restaurant will be opening in Porterville right before the new year. Ono Hawaiian BBQ will be opening its first location in Porterville. There will be a buy-one-get-one deal all day. There will be a raffle from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where 25 winners can get $100 promo cards. […]
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Porterville Recorder
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Porterville Grand Opening Tuesday
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, know for its Hawaiian-inspired lunches, will hold a grand opening for its new Porterville location on Tuesday, December 30. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverwalk (Lowe's) Marketplace at the northwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Jaye Street. Ono stated its opening brings a taste of the islands to a growing local dining corridor.
wascotrib.com
Wasco lights up the night
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District hosted its 5th Annual "Light up Wasco Community Cruise" for residents to tour 24 homes decorated for Christmas. Participants cruised through town in Dial-a-Ride buses, while others followed in their cars, admiring the brightly lit houses. Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance, sharing hot cocoa and cookies. Prizes were awarded to the top three best-decorated homes. First place went to Beticia Serna, second to Denice Davis and third to Ana Manriquez. "The Light Up Wasco event was a tremendous success, made possible by the incredible participation and support of our community!," District Manager Chris Serna said.