I moved here from southern California after my Mom bought a house here. The town is run down, the city does not believe in paying for nice landscaping or street repair. Many bussinesses are closed down, there is absolutely nothing for YOUNG people to do, there is no convenient shopping-the nearest mall is an hour away, there are no casual dining ...
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SMALL TOWN WITH A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE PORTERVILLE IS THE PLACE TO GO, AS A GATEWAY TO THE NATIONAL FOREST OF SEQUOIAS IT IS QUAINT, CHARMING AND FRIENDLY.