"In a best-of situation, even if it was to build what is here, is a two to three-year horizon from design ... the nearby Porterville Museum was set to hold a special exhibit on the library.

For two decades, the city of Porterville discussed the need to upgrade its 67-year-old library where two firefighters were killed Tuesday. The structure was so old it lacked the fire sprinklers ...

PORTERVILLE, Calif ... The mayor mentions once funding and design for the library are complete, the city will host a groundbreaking ceremony.

UPDATE: Authorities confirmed Wednesday that two 13-year-olds were booked on manslaughter charges connected to the fire. The firefighters were identified as Ramon “Ray” Figueroa, 35, and ...

PORTERVILLE, Calif. -- Two 13-year-old boys have been arrested in connection to a deadly fire at a library in Porterville, California, authorities announced Wednesday morning. Porterville Fire ...

The two firefighters were “consummate professionals,” an emotional Porterville Fire Chief Dave LaPere said. PORTERVILLE - Crews have found the remains of a second firefighter killed while ...

PORTERVILLE — A silence hung over downtown Porterville Wednesday morning. Roads remained blocked and two fire engine ladders were raised over the blackened Porterville Public Library.

PORTERVILLE, Calif. -- Two 13-year-old boys have been arrested in connection to a deadly fire at a library in Porterville, California, authorities announced Wednesday morning. Porterville Fire ...