The Lemoore Lions Club held its annual Brewfest at The Lemoore Lions Club Saturday night as nearly 1,000 persons attended.

The Annual Lemoore Lions Club Brewfest a big hit with nearly 1,000 attendees

Aug 30 2021 - 11:12am By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Lions Club held its annual Brewfest and welcomed nearly 1,000 persons to the Lions Park on Saturday (Aug. 28). The local club sold about 1,000 tickets for the annual event, a staple in Lemoore since about 2008. Keep reading...

Former Lemoore Chief of Police Daryl Smith and 2019 Public Safety Luncheon honoree Eric Trevino. This year's luncheon has been postponed until 2022.

Greater Kings County Chamber postpones annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon

Sep 20 2021 - 3:16pm By The Leader Staff

The Greater Kings County Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone this month’s Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon, one of the chamber’s most significant events of the year. Keep reading...

Tachi Council Members (L to R) Tribal Council Delegate Jaime Pimentel, Chairman Leo Sisco, Assemblyman Rudy Salas, Vice Chair Robert Jeff, and Tribal Council Bryce Baga.

Assembly's Rudy Salas helped pass Tribal-state compact with Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Tribe

Sep 9 2021 - 4:15pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore and Kings County Assemblyman Rudy Salas helped pass Assembly Bill (AB) 957, legislation that ratifies the tribal-state compact between California and the historic Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Tribe in Kings County. Keep reading...

Former WHC Coalinga President Brenda Thames

West Hills Coalinga seeks new president after former president accepts job at El Camino College

Sep 3 2021 - 1:23pm By The Leader Staff

The West Hills Community College District Board of Trustees and Chancellor Kristin Clark have launched a search for the next president of West Hills College Coalinga. In May, its most recent president, Dr. Brenda Thames, accepted the top job – Superintendent/President of El Camino College – when the college’s board of trustees selected her. She started her new job on July 1. Keep reading...

West Hills College District's annual President's Scholars Golf Tournament slated for Sept. 20 at Kings Country Club

West Hills College District's annual President's Scholars Golf Tournament slated for Sept. 20 at Kings Country Club

Aug 19 2021 - 3:23pm By The Leader Staff

September is quickly approaching, as is the time to register for the West Hills College Annual President’s Scholars Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, September 20 at the Kings Country Club. Keep reading...

Adventist Health announces new Hanford residents.

Hanford's Adventist Health announces arrival of six new residents to improve medical access

Jul 19 2021 - 11:59am Article Contributed to The Leader

Community members in Hanford and surrounding areas now have access to more providers with the addition of six new residents. The residents, who have medical degrees, are receiving their training at Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Family Medicine Residency. Keep reading...

Adventist Health join nation's hospitals in urging citizens to wear masks to fight COVID-19

Adventist Health join nation's hospitals in urging citizens to wear masks to fight COVID-19

Nov 23 2020 - 11:45am

Adventist Health, including its hospital in Hanford, has joined 100 of the nation’s top healthcare systems, representing thousands of hospitals in communities across the U.S., to unite with an urgent plea for all Americans to mask up because wearing a face mask is the nation’s best chance at slowing the spread of the virus. Keep reading...

Ag fete: Left to right are Kings County Supervisors Doug Verboon and Craig Pedersen, honoree Steve Walker and Chamber of Commerce CEO Benjamin Kahikina.

Gallery: Local chamber honors Agriculturist of the Year Steve Walker in Friday night event

Sep 13 2021 - 12:42pm

About 350 persons showed up for the 26th Annual Lemoore Greater Kings County Chamber of Commerce Jack Stone-Kings County Salute to Agriculture Banquet, normally held in September. After some socializing and hors d’oeuvres, and then dinner, the program began. Keep reading...

FAST's Paula Lehn was honored as CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU).

Longtime FAST Credit Union's Paula Lehn recently honored by national credit union association as CEO of the Year

Aug 31 2021 - 1:30pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Families and Schools Together (FAST) Chief Executive Officer Paula Lehn almost became a nurse, but instead, while beginning her nursing studies, she was offered a job at FAST Credit Union. And she’s been there ever since. Keep reading...

Genevieve and Eloise Reed are just two of the attractions of the Sarah Mooney's 4th Annual Legends of Lemoore Cemetery Walk scheduled for Sept. 25 .

Mooney Museum actors bring Lemoore legendary notables back to life - sort of!

Sep 9 2021 - 4:49pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s historic Sarah A. Mooney Museum is bringing Lemoore’s notables back to life again – sort of – during the museum’s annual “Legends of Lemoore Cemetery Walk.”  The unique event is slated for Saturday, September 25, as the Lemoore Cemetery transforms itself when local actors and volunteers endeavor to bring the city’s notables to life as costumed actors portray seven of Lemoore’s early citizens. Keep reading...

Former Councilmember Holly Blair during a 2018 Lemoore City Council meeting.

Former Lemoore Councilmember Holly Blair released from jail on June 25 as she awaits trial in Kings County Superior Court

Aug 10 2021 - 4:18pm By Ed Martin, Editor

According to the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, former Lemoore City Councilmember Holly Blair was released recently from the Kings County Jail while she awaits trial. Keep reading...

According to federal prosecutors, Helios Dayspring, the owner of Lemoore's Natural Healing Center, shown here in Lemoore's dispensary, has agreed to plead guilty of bribery in a San Luis Obispo case.

Lemoore NHC cannabis dispensary founder Helios Dayspring agrees to plead guilty to bribing San Luis Obispo County supervisor

Aug 1 2021 - 3:51pm By The Leader Staff

Federal prosecutors, on Wednesday, July 28,  filed criminal information charges against a San Luis Obispo man, Helios Raphael Dayspring, charging him with bribery for paying a San Luis Obispo County supervisor approximately $32,000 – most of that in cash – in exchange for the supervisor’s votes and influence on other votes affecting his cannabis business interests. Keep reading...

Lemoore native and Air Force Officer John Bengtson with President Ronald Reagan at The White House during his tenure as a White House social aide.

Lemoore's John Bengtson, from small town, to Air Force officer, and serving at the Pentagon and in Ronald Reagan's White House

Jul 3 2021 - 12:36pm By Ed Martin, Editor

During a compelling career as a United States Air Force officer, Lemoore's John Bengtson has come face to face with presidents, gazed upon royalty, escorted memorable movie stars, assisted famous musicians, and welcomed an occasional visiting politician. Keep reading...

Cory Whitmore goes for a long game in an earlier game against Washington Union. The Tigers have a week off before hosting Porterville on Sept. 24.

Tiger gridders get a week off after overtime thriller against Sanger Apaches

Sep 14 2021 - 1:14pm By The Leader Staff

It took overtime for Lemoore’s varsity football team to beat back a tough Sanger Friday night in Tiger Stadium and improve to 3-1 on the season. The Tigers hope to improve upon that mark when they take the weekend off before hosting Porterville on Sept. 24 in Tiger Stadium. The game time is 7 p.m. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Elizabeth Schalde defends the net against Hanford West Tuesday night in the Lemoore High Event Center.

Tigers edged in five sets, losing in shocker to Hanford West Huskies at home

Sep 1 2021 - 1:14pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s hot varsity volleyball team cooled down somewhat Tuesday night in Lemoore as the Tigers dropped their first match of the season, a 3-2 shocker to the Hanford Huskies. After a week off, the Tigers hope to recoup when they tackle Monache in Porterville on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Keep reading...