2026 News Articles

image of parking lot at pc
3/17/26

Campus Infrastructure Update: Resurfacing for Lots C & E

Heads up, Pirates! As part of our ongoing commitment to campus maintenance we will be resurfacing two parking lots on campus in the coming week.   Starting Monday, March 23rd, Parking Lots C and E (located near the old baseball fields at the back of...
renegade athletes play beach volleyball
3/16/26

Bakersfield College Beach Volleyball Makes History with First-Ever Home Matches

Bakersfield College's beach volleyball program made history on Friday, March 6, hosting its first-ever home matches on the college's newly constructed beach volleyball courts. The Renegades rose to the occasion, defeating Cuesta College 3-2 and...
promo image for pc film festival
3/13/26

Experience Local Artistry at the Inaugural PC Film & Animation Festival!

Porterville College is thrilled to announce the first-ever PC Film & Animation Festival, a unique celebration of local digital talent and live musical performance taking place on March 19, 2026. This inaugural event highlights the incredible work...
president monarrez talks with others at a table to celebrate accreditation
3/12/26

PC Excellence: Celebrating Our 8-Year Accreditation Reaffirmation

It is with immense pride and gratitude that we once again announce Porterville College has officially received an 8-year Accreditation Renewal from the ACCJC. This significant milestone is a direct reflection of the unwavering dedication, tireless...
A painting by Brad Spence, whose exhibition “Catch a Falling Knife” opens Friday March 13 at the Cerro Coso Ridgecrest Art Gallery.
3/11/26

Painter Brad Spence ‘Catch a Falling Knife’ Exhibition opening Friday March 13 at Cerro Coso

What do Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and philosophy trade paperbacks from the 1970s have in common? In case you don’t know, they have all served as inspirations for previous exhibitions by contemporary artist...
students stand in front of completed mural
3/11/26

From Rubble to Renaissance: Downtown Mural Completed in Record Time!

What was once a somber reminder of loss has been transformed into a vibrant beacon of gratitude. In an incredible feat of community spirit and artistic dedication, the Porterville College Art Club has officially completed the new downtown mural at...
BC staff read a story to storytime attendees
3/10/26

BC Staff Participate in Community Storytime at Shafter Library

The Shafter Library and Learning Center (SLLC) hosted a community storytime as part of the Shafter Colours Festival on Saturday, February 27th. The storytime, conducted in spoken English and Spanish as well as American Sign Language (ASL),...
student shakes hands with a college representative across a table
3/9/26

Bakersfield College Hosts Spring 2026 Transfer Day

Bakersfield College’s Transfer Pathways department hosted Spring 2026 Transfer Day, welcoming 21 four-year universities to campus and connecting 221 students with representatives to support their next steps in the transfer process. The event was...
Gavin Hopkins poses in front of a semi
3/7/26

Cerro Coso Community College Celebrates First CDL Graduate

Cerro Coso Community College proudly celebrates Gavin Hopkins, the first student to complete the college’s new Commercial Driver License (CDL) program, earning his Class A Driver’s License on February 25, 2026. Hopkins successfully passed his...
students paint a mural in downtown porterville
3/6/26

Art in Action: Students Bringing New Life to Downtown Porterville

Something vibrant is unfolding at 23 E. Mill Avenue. If you’ve walked past the former site of the Porter Theater recently, you might have noticed a surge of color and creativity. We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Student-Led Mural...
student wearing a pc math battle t shirt
3/6/26

High School Students "Go BIG" at Annual PC Math Battle

This past Monday, the Porterville College Mathematics Division held the annual Math Battle, an event that brings together high school students for a day of rigorous academic competition and community building. The competition is divided into two...
large balloon arch with words financial aid in the middle
3/5/26

Financial Aid Fest 2026

Recently, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Department at Bakersfield College hosted Financial Aid Fest 2026. The event created a fun and engaging atmosphere for current and future students to learn about financial aid options and community...