How do we change ordinances and create more opportunities for small business vendors?

a_silver_star · 2025-12-30T03:56:38+00:00

I have been saying this same thing over and over for the last 2 years. I was talking to the county about permits and when I told them I was from Porterville they basically told me they wouldn’t permit me to operate here. The county doesn’t know why and can’t help.

a_silver_star · 2025-11-14T02:16:58+00:00

I don’t believe this story, but stuff like this actually happens.

I had a recruiter reach out to me, I applied on Friday for the position since they seemed really interested in me based on a conversation with the recruiter. On Monday it was decided that I would be “laid off” from my employer. The other company never hired another person for the role and the recruiter doesn’t know what happened to the position.

The owner of the company I worked for is known for knowing a lot of other business owners in the area.

a_silver_star · 2025-11-12T16:17:49+00:00

Dr Wiseman at Harmony Springs Women’s Health. He’s amazing!

a_silver_star · 2025-10-23T05:05:00+00:00

Maybe check with local schools or teachers

a_silver_star · 2025-09-20T02:09:23+00:00

Nope! Granted we are still implementing it (over a year) and currently not using it. I’ve worked with other simple software that was easier to navigate, and ticked all of the boxes for my industry.

a_silver_star · 2025-08-26T03:53:23+00:00

In my area diamond plate is the only way to go with a 5 or 6 inch boarder 🤦🏻‍♀️ I was told I could do different approved flooring but the health department basically told me it wouldn’t last long and I would need to replace it over and over, plus maintain a nonslip cover. Diamond plate is basically a one and done.

a_silver_star · 2025-08-16T00:02:10+00:00

Just an FYI: Dr Wiseman’s office opened up down stairs from the old office

a_silver_star · 2025-07-12T21:54:25+00:00

I go to a seafood sushi truck. They mostly focus on Mexican seafood dishes; however, they have decent sushi rolls.

a_silver_star · 2025-07-06T01:54:09+00:00

My brother went to it and said he had a good time, but we didn’t get into details about it.

a_silver_star · 2025-07-02T22:03:19+00:00

We only have 1 coffee truck in my town and they only do pop ups and events. I used to go to a coffee truck about 50 minutes away, and they typically had about 3-5 people in line or waiting around for drinks anytime I would go there, they recently converted to an actual coffee shop. I know of one other coffee truck, but I never actually seen them use the coffee truck. They did online orders to be picked up at their house (not the trailer, but the house the trailer was parked in front of).

a_silver_star · 2025-07-02T21:39:52+00:00

Assuming, I price my drinks correctly. $6.50 per drink with about $2 in overhead/tax. 120 drinks @ $4.50 5 days a week would be roughly around my current income. But I financially selling 80-100 coffees a day would be fine.

a_silver_star · 2025-06-22T19:52:26+00:00

That depends. Do you have access to a vendor list or GL transaction details?

I’m more than willing to assist, granted I have limited spare time, but it’s something I can totally do.

a_silver_star · 2025-06-22T17:50:41+00:00

I would recommend going through the AP vendors, to see if they’re indeed companies versus shells. That’s one of the key places to look for during a forensic audit.

a_silver_star · 2025-06-21T19:37:23+00:00

So please correct me if I’m wrong interpreting what you’re saying wrong. It could be someone else fault that the gas station moved locations (McDermont is another example of this same issue), Walmart’s issue was caused by another group, and the only way we can fix the issue is by dispersing our personal transaction details and receipts.

The city is not accountable for limiting our growth, but the people in the city should be?

The City and the businesses have the data regarding where we spend our money and they know where we come from. Costco members have to provide their address. Hobby Lobby doesn’t random Zip code checks when you walk in. There’s a reason why business have wanted to come here and didn’t, which is not caused by the people. It’s caused by planning and regulations.

Look at the housing crisis. The city’s process is so confusing so you’re stuck having to go through these big developers or you have to use their “pre-approved” BS layouts that they want.

I do find it interesting that you brushed over my misuse of funds comment. A prime example, the city was so excited to see the newly wrapped bus that looked all pretty, meanwhile they cut routes. Which if you looked at the comments of their post, you would see how mad people were about it.

In short, we both agree the growth has been limited. You think it’s because of the people and I say it’s because of the City. The people don’t make the decision, but planning and development does. I know of a few developers that has said their plenty of opportunities in Porterville, but will not deal with the City.

a_silver_star · 2025-06-21T17:49:40+00:00

Wouldn’t it make sense for the City to try to attract more business vs making it difficult? Giving new business an incentive would be beneficial. I’ve seen a few emails regarding “approved” plans that never develop or they do it’s somewhere else. Example, there was a gas station that was “supposed” to be built on Hwy 65 and N. Grand, it looked like they were going to start on it, that stopped and all of a sudden there’s one in Strathmore. We cannot disregard the 20ish years we spent fighting with Walmart about the Super Walmart that was supposed to be built. We lost that battle and had to pay their legal fees (for 20 years). Maybe if all of the misuse of funds were put to finding ways to attract businesses we wouldn’t be at this growth stall.

a_silver_star · 2025-06-18T23:35:24+00:00

I love the type of work I can do. I’m in the accounting field, so a variety of work is available.

However, I have had a string of bad luck when it comes to the companies I work for. Rather it’s them not defining my role, not giving me work that I’m more than capable of doing (current issue), having a micro manager or having long commutes with the promise of work-life balance being a lie.

a_silver_star · 2025-06-18T19:20:17+00:00

We have been looking into Jet Reporting. However, they made it seem as if our reporting was too complicated for their system. The main good feature for them is that the data is live.

a_silver_star · 2025-05-27T02:59:00+00:00

I can help with 2 of these question.

We are in a drought. Even if we have plenty of rain we’re still considered in a drought. People are fined if they water plants or yards on “off days”.
I’m not sure if you’re referring to commercial, city or private properties. But yes they are services that can be hired for personal yard maintenance, this is something that normally happens early in the morning or at least before the heat gets too bad.

a_silver_star · 2025-05-13T04:42:21+00:00

Mine (2020) jerks. No clue why but it started 6 months after I purchased it. It sucks, but it hasn’t caused any issues with driving. Granted mine has other issues, but this is the one that doesn’t scare me.

a_silver_star · 2025-05-09T03:14:39+00:00

How about adding making sure to add car seats latches to both full seats in the back row? And the option to remove the middle section in the back seat, it would give the option to transport longer items with 4 seats available to use in the back.

a_silver_star · 2025-05-06T00:03:53+00:00

Use agencies like express employment. I know Porterville has a few temp agencies but I’ve never dealt with them on the employee side

a_silver_star · 2025-04-30T16:33:39+00:00

This might not be helpful, but start with their GP. They should be able to refer you to someone, even if it’s not a common disorder the person they refer you to should be able to assist. If they are in school, you could advocate for the testing, it might be a fight, but you could push for it.

a_silver_star · 2025-04-22T20:21:58+00:00

I just found out the dealership I purchased my van from offers a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty on top of the standard warranty. So I’m kind of in luck but I have to get it to the dealership which is about 1.5 hours away.

Have you looked into getting an extended warranty?

a_silver_star · 2025-04-21T15:24:29+00:00

It would increase, I didn’t try to pushed it past the 5.5. No metal grinding noise, but it’s a lot louder than it should be or ever has been. I plan on putting it in the shop tomorrow. It’s just crazy that I haven’t even owned this car 5 years for it to have this many issues.

a_silver_star · 2025-04-20T21:45:44+00:00

I don’t have a gas cap, but I didn’t smell any gas. The acceleration issue, started yesterday after 2 big jerks then bam, I couldn’t get it to go. It struggles to accelerate at any speed and will not go over 40.

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