2026 News Articles

If you thought quilting was just about grandma’s old blankets, you’re sew wrong! This past Monday, the Porterville College Art Gallery held the opening reception for "Quilty Pleasures," and let’s just say the Dancing Threads Art Quilt Club...

This week, Bakersfield College hosted a Black History Month Celebration Brunch to recognize and honor BC’s African American Alumni. The event featured guest speakers, alumni awards, music, spoken word, brunch, and more. The brunch took place at the...

What is a Late Start Class? Whether you’re looking to pick up an extra unit or realized a few weeks into the term that you finally have the bandwidth for that elective you’ve been eyeing, "Late Start" classes at Porterville College are designed with...

The Porterville College and Tulare County communities had special reason to head to the movies last week as we celebrated the premiere of the remarkable story of one of our own instructional partners.   Chief Luis Nevarez, who serves as an...

This week, The Equal Opportunity & Diversity Advisory Committee (EODAC) and BCSGA hosted their first Campus Equity Conversation – a panel discussion intended to deepen understanding, clarify terms, and create space for respectful engagement. The...

On Friday, February 13th, 2026, the Bakersfield College’s Renegade Motorsports team traveled to Sonoma Raceway in Northern California to compete in the Lucky Dog Racing League's 14-hour race weekend. Participating in competitions like this gives...

Cerro Coso Community college held our annual Fifth Grade Day Feb. 10 and 12, hosting around 450 students from 12 local schools for an adventure aimed at getting them interested in higher education. The event kicked off with kids crossing the bridge...

Porterville College is thrilled to announce that Stephanie Cortez, Business Professor and Career Education Division Chair, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Tulare Kings CTE Champion Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates...

The Porterville College Art Gallery is trading traditional canvases for colorful textiles this month. We are thrilled to host "Quilty Pleasures," a captivating new exhibition by the Dancing Threads Art Quilt Club.   Starting February 23, visitors...

NaTesha Johnson, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development, was honored with the Community Impact Award at the Kern Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2026 Installation and Business Awards Gala. The event was held earlier this month...

Cerro Coso is thrilled to invite the community to a special event. Author Earnest Crim III will join us Monday, Feb. 23 to talk about his book “How Black History Can Save Your Life.” Crim’s book draws from his personal experiences including a viral...

Porterville College recently reached a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to provide a secure and supportive environment for all. On Monday, February 9th, the Department of Public Safety hosted two informational sessions in the SCCR to...