Members of Ernesto Vigil's family accept a proclamation for their late father. L to R, James Vigil, daughter Lola Spain, Ray Vigil (back), Paul Vigil and Mayor Ray Madrigal.

Lemoore City Council honors 37-year U.S. Navy Veteran Ernesto Vigil Tuesday night

Sep 7 2017 - 2:10pm

The Lemoore City Council honored a long time Lemoore resident and a 37-year veteran of the United States Navy at its regular council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 5. Sadly, Master Chief Ernesto Vigil passed away on February 27, 2017. However, his family was on hand to accept the mayor’s proclamation at the beginning of the meeting. Keep reading...

Michael Betcher portrays early pioneer Robert Armstrong. He donated the land for Lemoore's first school.

Sarah Mooney Museum to host 'Legends of Lemoore Cemetery Walk' Sept. 30

Sep 18 2017 - 1:18pm By The Leader Staff

The “Legends of Lemoore Cemetery Walk” scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, promises to be a unique event featuring a living history of Lemoore’s past citizens, many portrayed by costumed characters representing several early pioneers. Keep reading...

Leprino check (back row): Magnus Scott, Kes Anderson, Tom Robinson, Matt Sherbahn, Dustin Fuller, Nathan Olson. Bottom: Ana Nicks, Shawna Emery, Desiree Diaz, Sheila Taylor, Jeannette Arrabit, Amy Ward.

Leprino Foods delivers $12,124 check for Lemoore recreational needs

Sep 15 2017 - 4:06pm By Ed Martin, Editor

The Lemoore Community Services Department on Friday got a nice check from Leprino Foods to help with a pair of its vital recreation programs. Keep reading...

Virus carrying mosquito found in Lemoore say Kings County Abatement officials

Aug 24 2017 - 2:18pm By The Leader Staff

The Kings Mosquito Abatement District is now reporting the detection of Aedes aegypti in the City of Lemoore.  District officials say that adult mosquitoes were collected this week, weeks after they detecting them in Corcoran. Keep reading...

There was a packed hall on Saturday, Aug. 19, for a Congressional Town Hall. Congressman David Valadao did not attend.

Congressman David Valadao a no show at Hanford Town Hall

Aug 21 2017 - 10:52am By Ed Martin, Editor

Approximately 130 Kings County residents were on hand Saturday (Aug. 19) for what became an engaging Congressional Town Hall that was supposed to feature District 21 Representative David Valadao. Keep reading...

Adventist Health to host 'Paint Downtown Pink' Sept. 28

Sep 8 2017 - 10:28am

It’s not yet October, but Adventist Health is giving Thursday Night Market Place visitors a chance to raise breast cancer awareness, early! Keep reading...

Assembly Member Rudy Salas

Senate Committee approves Salas Valley Fever public awareness bill

Sep 8 2017 - 10:37am By The Leader Staff

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved Assembly Bill (AB) 1279, authored by Assembly Member Rudy Salas. The bill will require the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to conduct public outreach and raise awareness for Valley Fever. Keep reading...

Local officials gathered Thursday to break ground on a new entertainment complex at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino.

Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino complex breaks ground at new entertainment site

Jul 27 2017 - 3:46pm By Ed Martin, Editor

By September of next year, there will be plenty more to enjoy at Lemoore's Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino – including activities the kids can enjoy. On Thursday, July 27, Santa Rosa Rancheria Tribal Elders, local officials and hundreds of others helped tribal members from the local casino break ground for an entertainment complex adjacent to the Tachi’s hotel and casino complex. Keep reading...

Demetrius Porter, "Exposure Sports" founder, samples the cuisine with Shatari Sykes (left) and Vineyard Restaurant Manager Joe Jones (right).

Former Bulldog visits Lemoore to boost fundraiser for 'Exposure Sports' girls' program

Sep 15 2017 - 9:48am By Ed Martin, Editor

From 1997 to 2001, Fresno State’s Demetrius Porter was a standout guard for the Bulldogs’ basketball team, and under the tutelage of the legendary Jerry Tarkanian, the talented Fresno native led the team to two NCAA Tournament appearances and the 1998 NIT Final Four. Keep reading...

Lemoore Mayor Ray Madrigal (center) with Angie Avila and Congressman David Valadao at Friday's Salute to Agriculture.

Sold-out crowd honors Valadao, Avila at annual Jack Stone Salute to Agriculture

Sep 9 2017 - 11:32am By Ed Martin, Editor

There was a full house at the Fialho Family Hanger on 18th Avenue as the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce honored a pair of Kings County Agricultural supporters. The local chamber honored local Congressman David Valadao and Kings Fair Manager Angie Avila for their ongoing efforts to promote agriculture. Keep reading...

Lemoore native and Lemoore High School grad Frank Valle talks about his experiences and his new role as a Sober Coach helping others with their alcohol and drug abuse.

Lemoore native takes on role as 'Sober Coach," helping recovering alcoholics battle their addictions and demons

Aug 28 2017 - 3:16pm By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

Frank Valle isn’t content with retirement. The 75-year-old former bilingual alcohol and drug counselor has a mission, and it’s not the early-bird special or his senior citizen discounts. He wants to help people break the cycle of pain associated with drug and alcohol abuse and to lend a helping hand, bringing relief to the wayward souls of those who continue to face the destructive demons of alcoholism and drugs. Keep reading...

Tammi Madrigal (center) joins, left to right, Jim Cheney, Mayor Ray Madrigal, Chief Darrell Smith, and City Manager Nathan Olson.

Lemoore Police Department gives big thank you to PAL program booster Tammi Madrigal

Sep 6 2017 - 1:42pm By Ed Martin, Editor

For the last two years, Lemoore’s Tammi Madrigal has chaired the Don Warkentin Memorial Golf Tournament, the proceeds of which go to help fund the Lemoore Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL). Thanks to Madrigal’s efforts – and with a little help from her friends – the golf tourney has raised nearly $40,000, all of which is used to help kids. Keep reading...

Alex Perez shown following a match.

Lemoore High School wrestler and MMA champ Alex Perez gets shot at UFC big time

Aug 27 2017 - 10:27am By Ed Martin, Editor

Alex Perez may have a bright future ahead of him. The 2010 Lemoore High School graduate has parlayed an impressive career as a championship high school and college wrestler into an exclusive contract with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Keep reading...

New West Hills Trustee Salvador Raygoza

West Hills College Board appoints new trustee, Salvador Raygoza, to seat

Sep 6 2017 - 10:22am From West Hills College

Salvador Raygoza, a Firebaugh resident and current Firebaugh Chief of Police, has been appointed to the West Hills Community College Board of Trustees. He will fill the spot left vacant by the retirement of long-time trustee Jack Minnite and will finish out Minnite’s term, which expires in November of 2018, as a provisional trustee. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Jack Foote scored three touchdowns in Friday night's double overtime loss to Sanger

Tigers come up short again; Sanger takes two overtimes to beat Lemoore 40-38

Sep 16 2017 - 11:49am By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore will take a 1-3 record into Friday night’s West Yosemite League opener against Redwood. The Tigers hope to rebound from a disappointing 40-38 overtime loss to unbeaten Sanger in a game they led after three-quarters. Keep reading...

Lemoore High's wrestling coach and former Fresno State Bulldog, has taken on the West Hills College Lemoore wrestling program.

Lemoore Tigers' wrestling coach takes on additional gig as Golden Eagles head coach

Sep 13 2017 - 10:40am By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

Lemoore High School’s Marcio Botelho, the Tigers’ wrestling coach for the past ten years, has accepted a job as the West Hills College Lemoore wrestling coach replacing the successful Kent Olson, who recently retired. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Holly Cassina (left) and Aliana Cabuhat warm up before a recent match. The Tigers host Hanford in a West Yosemite League showdown Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Tiger tennis wins a pair of matches as Hanford visits LHS courts on Wednesday

Sep 12 2017 - 3:01pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s varsity girls’ tennis team is just a game behind West Yosemite League-leading Redwood as it takes on Hanford Wednesday at 4 p.m. on the Tigers’ home court. Lemoore is currently 4-1 in league play and 9-3 overall. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Cayleigh Snow leads youth participants Ariel and Kayla in instruction at Saturday's (July 22) Youth Cheer Camp.

Lemoore Youth Cheer program treats local cheerleaders at Hidden Valley Cheer Camp

Jul 24 2017 - 2:29pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore and Hanford “cheer community” came together on Saturday (July 22) for a Cheerleading Camp at Hanford’s Hidden Valley Park. The Lemoore All Star Cheerleaders conducted the one-day camp for the Hanford Cheer Program. Keep reading...