Surfers, like the one pictured here, hit the artificial waves Wednesday morning, practicing for this weekend's Freshwater Pro. Official action gets underway today (Sept. 19). The event continues thru Sunday.

World's top surfers begin competition Thursday. Surfing continues thru Sunday

Sep 17 2019 - 9:48am By The Leader Staff

Lemoore appears to be the place to be this weekend as the end of summer brings a pair of massive events to the San Joaquin Valley’s Kings County, and Lemoore. Thousands are expected to gather at the Naval Air Station Central Valley Air Show Sept. 21-22, while just a few miles away, a few thousand more will watch the world’s best surfers compete at the World Surfing League’s Freshwater Pro. Keep reading...

West Hills College Lemoore earns pair of grants for teacher training and STEM degrees

West Hills College Lemoore earns pair of grants for teacher training and STEM degrees

Sep 13 2019 - 9:41am By The Leader Staff

West Hills College Lemoore has earned two grants designed to fund teacher preparation and STEM education, important steps as California seeks to train much-needed teachers and a workforce trained in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Keep reading...

Mosquito Abatement District reports that West Nile Virus detected in Kings County

Mosquito Abatement District reports that West Nile Virus detected in Kings County

Jul 19 2019 - 5:06pm

The Kings Mosquito Abatement District (KMAD) is reporting that three mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).  The samples were collected from the Cities of Lemoore, Hanford, and Corcoran. Keep reading...

Jill Knick, physical therapist, joins Adventist Health at Lemoore location

Jill Knick, physical therapist, joins Adventist Health at Lemoore location

Aug 14 2019 - 9:55am

Jill Knick, DPT, an orthopedic physical therapist, has relocated from Adventist Health’s Physical Therapy location in Hanford to join the physical therapy team in Lemoore. She specializes in women’s health services and pelvic rehabilitation. Keep reading...

Comedian Willie Barcena

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino celebrates on Sept. 27 with free Native American comedy show and more

Sep 10 2019 - 1:12pm

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino is celebrating California Native American Day on Friday, September 27 with the conclusion of its Toys of Summer Truck & Toy promotion and free entertainment. Included in the celebration is a Native American comedy show hosted by Willie Barcena and staring Tonia Jo Hall to be held outdoors by the north pool event area. Keep reading...

Left to right: Tribal Vice Chair Robert Jeff, Central Union Principal Anne Gonzalez, Stratford's Christina Gonzalez, Tribal Chair Leo Sisco, Marketing Director Rojelio Morales.

Central Union School District big beneficiary of Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino monthly breakfast

Sep 17 2019 - 5:37pm By The Leader Staff

The Central Union School District was the big beneficiary of the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino’s monthly community breakfast earning a $6,430 check. Keep reading...

Members of the Tachi Tribal Council including Robert Jeff, Dena Baga, Michael Oluji (Palace GM), Candida Cuara, and Chairman Leo Sisco officially open the the new restaurant Pho-Nominal Eats.

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino opens newest restaurant in third floor Casino of the Moon

Aug 28 2019 - 9:46am By The Leader Staff

The Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino and Tachi tribal leaders were on hand last Tuesday afternoon to open its newest eatery within the walls of the Casino of the Moon, located on the third floor of the main casino. Keep reading...

The Vietnam War's longest-serving POW, Everett Alvarez Jr., told his moving story to a captivated audience Tuesday afternoon at the Naval Air Station theater.

Vietnam War's first and longest POW, Everett Alvarez, tells his compelling story to rapt audience while visiting NAS Lemoore

Sep 18 2019 - 2:15pm By Ed Martin, Editor

It’s been an interesting life’s ride for former naval aviator Everett Alvarez Jr. A grandson of Mexican immigrants, the Santa Clara University alum, in 1960, joined the United States Navy and immediately found himself in Lemoore – among the cotton fields and Tule fog of the San Joaquin Valley. Keep reading...

Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Hempler made an early-morning visit to Lemoore's Liberty Middle School to talk up the NAS Lemoore Air Show Saturday and Sunday.

A Blue Angel visits Lemoore's Liberty Middle School delivering lessons about trumpets and the United States Navy

Sep 20 2019 - 12:40pm By Ed Martin, Editor

If the Blue Angels ever decide to start a brass band, they need look no farther than their own ranks, at least that’s what about 100 Liberty Middle School students learned Friday morning when U.S. Navy Blue Angel, Lt. Cmdr. Brandon Hempler, showed up in the school’s Media Center to talk up this weekend’s Naval Air Station Lemoore Air Show. Keep reading...

The Blue Angels are the featured attraction in the Sept. 21-22 Lemoore Air Show. They're shown here flying during San Francisco's Fleet Week.

Naval Air Station Lemoore gearing up for 2019 Air Show featuring the Blue Angels

Sep 6 2019 - 4:43pm By The Leader Staff

Naval Air Station Lemoore will host one of the San Joaquin Valley’s biggest events as the NAS Lemoore Central Valley Air Show returns to the Valley's massive military installation Sept. 21-22. Keep reading...

Karin and David McKinney are welcomed to Lemoore with an official ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at 9 a.m.

Lemoore shoppers give big welcome as Grocery Outlet Bargain Market debuts

Aug 29 2019 - 3:42pm By Ed Martin, Editor

For the first time in decades the parking lot at Gateway Plaza Shopping Center – once affectionately known as Pioneer Square – found itself full, nary a space left. The reason? Hundreds of shoppers, on Thursday morning, gathered outside Lemoore’s newest grocery store – Grocery Outlet Bargain Market – in anticipation of being among the first to experience Lemoore’s newest business, and perhaps find themselves a few bargains. Keep reading...

West Hills College Chancellor Stuart Van Horn

West Hills College plays ‘incredible’ role in defining future of Valley communties

Aug 15 2019 - 12:53pm

West Hills Community College District Chancellor Dr. Stuart Van Horn welcomed the new Fall 2019 semester—which began Aug.9—with his annual State of the District address. Keep reading...

Michelle Moreau Keener, a 1983 Lemoore High School grad, with her 1976 Volkswagen bus named Gwennie the Wandering Bird.

Lemoore grad and Idaho transplant creates 'Feelin' Groovy Tours' and will soon hit the road

Aug 18 2019 - 2:12pm By Ed Martin, Editor

A Lemoore native and Idaho transplant who proudly gets to live in what she and others hail as the “Most Beautiful Small Town in America” – according to Rand McNally and USA Today – has decided she wants to share her experience in Sandpoint, Idaho with others, all of whom she believes will enjoy exploring the hidden gems and experiencing the scenic natural beauty of North Idaho. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Koy Davis grabs interception from hands of Tulare's Pedro Hernandez in the end zone Friday night. Davis had two interceptions in Lemoore's non-league loss to Tulare Union.

Tigers, 1-4, have week off before tackling Redwood in Oct. 4 West Yosemite League opener

Sep 21 2019 - 11:47am By The Leader Staff

Things were looking up for the Tigers Friday night as they took a 14-7 lead into the halftime Friday night in Tiger Stadium against Tulare Union, the third of four straight home football games for Lemoore High School. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn’t hold on to their lead and were held scoreless in the second half while The Tribe scored three times to improve to 3-1 on the year. Keep reading...

Former LHS athlete and NFL Hall of Fame nominee Lorenzo Neal, who looks like he could still play football, during a recent visit to Lemoore City Hall. In the background is his brother, Mayor Eddie Neal.

Lemoore High and Fresno State alum Lorenzo Neal earns nomination to NFL Hall of Fame

Sep 16 2019 - 4:28pm By The Leader Staff

Lorenzo Neal was unquestionably one of the best football players ever to wear a Lemoore High School uniform. The talented athlete piled up impressive statistics during his LHS playing days and then excelled during his three seasons with the Fresno State Bulldogs before beginning a 16-year career in the National Football League. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Jenny Paez in action against Hanford on Sept. 19 in Lemoore.

What's on tap: Lemoore High volleyball, tennis, water polo West Yosemite League action continues

Sep 21 2019 - 1:00pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s varsity girls’ tennis team, sporting an overall record of 8-6 on the season and 2-3 in the West Yosemite League is scheduled for a Sept. 30 matchup at Redwood High School where the Tigers will face the league-leading Redwood Rangers. Keep reading...

Mini stocks winner Greg Baronian (center) with Dan Myrick (right) and Ryan Blank (left).

Baronian wins Central Valley Mini Stocks at Lemoore Raceway Sept. 14; more racing scheduled for Oct. 12

Sep 16 2019 - 11:33am By The Leader Staff

Defending mini-stocks champ Greg Baronian won the 25-lap House of JuJu Central Valley Mini Stock Main Event Saturday night at Lemoore Raceway. The talented driver took the lead at the start and drove impressively to win a race that had no yellow flags. This was Baronian’s first win of the season. Keep reading...

William P. Byron "Doc Bill"

Bringing Lemoore's pioneers back to life with Sarah Mooney's 'Legends of Lemoore Cemetery Walk'

Sep 16 2019 - 12:00pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s historic Sarah A. Mooney Museum is bringing Lemoore’s founding pioneers back to life – sort of – during the museum’s annual “Legends of Lemoore Cemetery Walk.”  The unique event is slated for Saturday, September 28, as the Lemoore Cemetery transforms itself when local actors and volunteers endeavor to bring the city’s pioneers to life as costumed actors portray eight of Lemoore’s early settlers. Keep reading...