A United States Air Force medical team from Travis Air Force Base says goodbye to Hanford and Adventist Health as they march to a sentimental sendoff Friday morning.

Adventist Health bids adieu to Air Force medical team that arrived in July to help

Sep 11 2020 - 2:30pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Local officials, fire departments, and local law enforcement officers bid a fond farewell to a United States Air Force medical team that arrived at Hanford’s Adventist Health on July 22 to assist the local hospital with a surging caseload that included an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Keep reading...

Kings County Health Clinic schedules for October

Kings County Health Clinic schedules for October

Sep 23 2020 - 1:56pm

Kings County has taking steps to reduce health risks to employees and the public by adjusting business practices and service delivery through many of its departments. The Kings County Public Health Department will continue to provide essential supportive services by appointments. Keep reading...

Tom Addington

Central Union Superintendent Tom Addington appointed to national school's post

Aug 20 2020 - 11:40am By The Leader Staff

The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) announced this week that Tom Addington, superintendent of Central Union School District,  has been appointed to the NAFIS Board of Directors as the Region VI Director. Keep reading...

Left to right: Lemoore Christian Aid's Karen Christensen, Grocery Outlet's Karin and David McKinney, Nick Francu (LCA) and Grocery Outlet's Mary Jones.

Grocery Outlet helps to fund local food agencies through Independence from Hunger Campaign

Aug 4 2020 - 8:35am By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s Grocery Outlet, located in Gateway Plaza, is doing more than its part during the pandemic to help local food agencies provide food for hungry families in Lemoore and Hanford. Keep reading...

Adventist doctor, Marifi Cabaluna is one of those faces behind the mask.

During these times, all patients see are the eyes of their health care workers

Sep 20 2020 - 11:04am

Often, a pair of eyes is all the patient sees when he or she arrives at their local hospital.  The new norm now is for patients greeted by nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers almost all of whom are wearing masks or are covered from head to toe in personal protective equipment. Keep reading...

California's fires, while miles away, have had a smoky effect on Lemoore and the San Joaquin Valley. Here the sun, blanketed by smoke rests between two trees on Bush Street at about 6 p.m. Thursday evening.

California's crippling fire season has smoky consequences for Lemoore residents

Aug 21 2020 - 8:53am By The Leader Staff

It’s been a difficult year for disasters. First came the Coronavirus, then the heatwave and rolling blackouts, and to cap it all off, California wildfires have hit the state with a vengeance. While the Central Valley has been mostly spared of wildfires, it is certainly getting its share of smoke. Keep reading...

Dorian Wu pictured in back row, third from the right during his time in the U.S. Marine Corps.

From Marine Corps machine gunner to intensive care nurse at Adventist Health

Sep 12 2020 - 10:57am

When Dorian Wu enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 2007, it was to answer a calling to fight for his country in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Now, a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Adventist Health Hanford, Wu, is fighting to keep COVID-19 patients alive, another calling he was motivated to answer. Keep reading...

Lemoore's West Hills College Golden Eagle Arena

West Hills College copes with the pandemic and thanks to innovation, continues to educate

Aug 27 2020 - 10:02am By Ed Martin, Editor

Like most schools across the country, whether kindergarten or graduate school, West Hills College District continues to cope with the Coronavirus pandemic. However, a visit to West Hill's Lemoore campus might convince one otherwise, because Lemoore's striking, picturesque campus, during the summer months, has been eerily quiet, nary a soul to be seen. Keep reading...

West Hills College District Chancellor Stuart Van Horn

West Hills College District Chancellor Stuart Van Horn announces impending retirement

Sep 24 2020 - 11:53am From West Hills College

West Hills Community College District Chancellor Dr. Stuart Van Horn announced today (September 24) that he plans to retire June 30, 2021, after four years as district Chancellor and 35-years as an administrator in the California community college system. Keep reading...

A welcome to Lemoore High School banner oversees an empty Lemoore High School student parking lot. School officials are scratching their heads over a recent "probation" accreditation.

Lemoore High School officials bewildered by recent WASC accreditation rating, placing the school on probation

Sep 17 2020 - 10:15am By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore High School administrators are bewildered by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) decision to place the local high school on "probation" following a March visit by a WASC accreditation team. Keep reading...

Left to right are Chris Tolbert, Nancy Tolbert and Otis Tolbert Sr. They are standing in front of the newly remodeled memorial for their son, Otis Tolbert, who died on Sept. 11, 2001 in the Pentagon.

Remembering Otis Vincent Tolbert 19 years after his untimely death on Sept. 11, 2001

Sep 12 2020 - 3:37pm By Ed Martin, Editor

His friends – and he had many – always described Otis Vincent Tolbert as a joyful spirit, someone with enthusiasm for life and a guy who routinely maintained an accessible, friendly personality and a contagious smile. Keep reading...

The Lemoore Police Department had its hands full recently with a state program to house released inmates granted their freedom due to COVID-19 worries.

Spike in local crime attributed to release of state's inmates as part of COVID-19 early releases housing prisoners in local motels

Aug 31 2020 - 4:42pm By Ed Martin, Editor

California state officials recently contracted with a local Lemoore motel to house early-release state prisoners, part of an effort by the state to provide shelter for those individuals with few if any alternatives as they seek to quarantine due to COVID-19. Keep reading...

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday appointed Lemoore's Kathleen Allison to the state's top job in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Governor Newsom appoints Lemoore's Kathleen Allison to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation top job

Aug 28 2020 - 8:53pm

Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday appointed Lemoore’s Kathleen Allison as the new Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). She will take over her new job on October 1. Allison has served almost three decades with the CDCR, and she will replace Secretary Ralph Diaz. He announced that he would retire on October 1, after nearly three decades of service to the people of California. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Kings Christian School opened its doors to students late last week despite state orders mandating distance learning.

Local Christian school welcomes students back to class despite California mandate to begin distance learning

Aug 19 2020 - 8:21am By Ed Martin, Editor

Kings Christian School, a local faith-based K-12 school in Lemoore, which operates elementary, middle school, and high school programs, on Thursday, welcomed students back to class despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate prohibiting in-person instruction for all schools currently on the state’s Coronavirus watch list. Keep reading...

Amy Ward, pictured here with former Lemoore Police Chief Darrell Smith, will be honored as a Kings County exceptional woman by Rep. TJ Cox at the Valiant Awards scheduled for August 25.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Amy Ward to be honored by Rep. TJ Cox at Valiant Awards Aug. 25

Aug 20 2020 - 5:09pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Originally from Temecula, California, Lemoore Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Ward seems to have found a comfortable home in Lemoore. And, Lemoore appears to have become comfortable with her. Keep reading...

Kent Olson, left, shares a moment with former Tiger state wrestling champ and college national champion Chris Pendleton during a local basketball camp. Olson is the new head coach at Dinuba High School.

Former LHS wrestling coach Kent Olson takes his impressive skills to Dinuba High School

Sep 25 2020 - 12:29pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore's most successful wrestling coach just got a new job. Former Lemoore High School Coach Kent Olson, one of the most successful wrestling coaches in California, plans to bring his 45 years of coaching experience to Dinuba High School, where another former Tiger, John Freitas, serves as the Emperors' athletic director. Keep reading...

A sample of Wendy and Kimberly Welsh facemasks they created and sent to health workers and friends.

Local woman and daughter helping to keep friends and health workers safe with their homemade face masks

Apr 18 2020 - 11:50am By Ed Martin, Editor

Every pandemic could use a good Samaritan like Wendy Welsh. Lemoore certainly has its share of good people, including Welsh, a former Lemoore High School Pep Squad coach and currently a second-grade teacher at Corcoran’s John C. Fremont Elementary School who has been spending much of her spare time lately keeping her friends, family, and others safe. Keep reading...

United States Military Academy 2020 grad and LHS alum, Forrest Zenone, will return to West Point for his graduation ceremony.

Another local man, Forrest Zenone, ready to return to West Point for late graduation; president expected to speak to 2020 class

May 19 2020 - 11:53am By Ed Martin, Editor

The United States Military Academy at West Point, overlooking the Hudson River, majestically meandering to the Atlantic Ocean, is considered one of the most beautiful places in America. It has also been home to some of America’s greatest military leaders and two presidents. Keep reading...

U.S. Naval Academy 2020 grad Roman Benitez

Naval Academy Midshipmen and standout former LHS Tigers, earn their Naval Academy commissions during worldwide 'Pandemic'

May 14 2020 - 12:46pm By Ed Martin, Editor

The unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted Maryland officials and the United States Navy to alter its annual graduation and commissioning ceremonies at the U.S. Naval Academy. Instead, the U.S. Navy will “virtually” commission its outgoing Naval and Marine Corps officers. It turns out that a pair of midshipmen – familiar to Lemoore – earned their degrees this year. Keep reading...