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Homecoming King Caleb Benson and Queen Allison Rodrigues were crowned Friday night at halftime of the Lemoore football game.

Lemoore High School student royalty crowned Friday night in Tiger Stadium

Apr 12 2021 - 1:44pm By The Leader Staff

There was more than a game held Friday night in Lemoore Stadium. A Pandemic wasn’t about to lay waste to Lemoore High School’s football game, nor its traditional Homecoming ceremony complete with crowns, flowers, and of course, facemasks. Keep reading...

Westlands Water District announces expanded scholarship application program

Westlands Water District announces expanded scholarship application program

Apr 9 2021 - 3:32pm

Westlands Water District Westside Scholarship application period has begun, and this year the Board expanded its scholarship program to include additional westside high schools and will award 10 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Keep reading...

  • Lemoore Grace Baptist Church hosts Marriage God's Way conference April 23-24 in Lemoore
  • Kings County Department of Public Health release April clinic schedules
  • Essential facts, websites, sources available to understand and react to COVID-19 Updated 5 weeks ago
  • Lemoore Elementary School District says time to register for TK/Kindergarten
  • City of Lemoore Recreation Department Adopt a Planter Program announced
  • KCAG seeks representatives for agency transportation advisory council
  • Tachi Palace Casino Resort, Tribal Council launch consulting group
Pauline Morales, Adventist Health's first COVID-19 patient, reflects on her 40-day stay at the Kings County hospital.

Adventist Health's first COVID-19 patient reflects on her 40-day hospital stay

Mar 25 2021 - 12:49pm Contributed by Adventist Health

When she opened her eyes, Pauline Morales found herself lying in a hospital bed, unable to move or speak. She was hooked to several machines, including a ventilator that helped her breathe. Keep reading...

  • Family nurse practitioner Jonathan Cadiente welcomed to Adventist Health network
Dr. Kristin Clark

West Hills College District down to three finalists as trustees continue chancellor search

Mar 5 2021 - 12:57pm By The Leader Staff

The West Hills College Board of Trustees is getting closer to appointing a new chancellor to replace Dr. Stuart Van Horn, who announced recently that he intends to retire in June. Local College officials announced Tuesday (March 2) that three finalists made the cut in the District’s search for a new district-wide leader. Keep reading...

  • West Hills College Lemoore earns nearly $2 million grant from U.S. Dept. of Education
West Hills College announces emergency aid grants available for local students

West Hills College announces emergency aid grants available for local students

Mar 23 2021 - 11:09am From West Hills College

West Hills Community College District offers emergency aid for students attending West Hills College Coalinga, West Hills College Lemoore, and North District Center. Students can request to receive up to $1000 each to help them attend college. Keep reading...

Kim Hope, owner of All Smiles Dental Hygiene

Local woman Kim Hope provides advanced dental hygiene care at All Smiles Dental Hygiene

Feb 1 2021 - 4:27pm By The Leader Staff

Providing the most advanced dental hygiene care in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere are the priorities of Kim Hope, owner of All Smiles Dental Hygiene, Lemoore’s longtime dental hygienist, who recently opened her new business in her hometown. Keep reading...

Ted Sheeley

Local farmer, Ted Sheely, recently elected president of Cotton Council International

Feb 12 2021 - 6:22pm By The Leader Staff

A local long-time farmer and businessman, Ted D. Sheely, from Lemoore, recently was elected as the 2021 Cotton Council International (CCI) president for 2021. Cotton Council International is the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotion arm and carries out programs in more than 50 countries globally under the COTTON USA™ trademark. Keep reading...

  • Lemoore Police Department, local agencies preparing for holiday events as Christmas nears
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...

Lemoore Union High School District Educator of the Year Jannie Roberson

Lemoore High School long-time educator Jannie Roberson, selected as Lemoore Union High School's Educator of the Year

Mar 17 2021 - 11:08am By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore High School Social Science teacher Jannie Roberson has a deep, enduring history with the local high school. As a former Tiger herself, Roberson was a standout student at Lemoore High School and, in 1970, a Homecoming Queen nominee. Keep reading...

Lemoore Union Elementary School District Teacher of the Year, Dawn Thomas.

Lemoore Union Elementary School District names teacher and administrator of the year

Mar 17 2021 - 12:05pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Union Elementary School District announced this week the selection of its teacher and administrator of the year. This year’s top honors went to longtime teacher Dawn Thomas and the district’s hard-working nurse, Stephanie Martin, as the district’s top administrator. Keep reading...

Local businessman Dereck Marsh stands proudly next to the unique sculpture that he created for his downtown planter, part of a city-wide program to improve Lemoore's downtown.

Sprucing up Lemoore's unique downtown, can sometimes be an artistic challenge

Feb 17 2021 - 1:25pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore’s historic downtown is looking a lot more colorful – and interesting – thanks to a unique city program encouraging local residents and businesses to “spruce” up the numerous planters that dot the downtown’s landscape – some of which have been neglected for years. Keep reading...

  • Lemoore city officials announce Hanford's Helena Agri-Enterprises likely to relocate to Lemoore
Rendering of the Tachi Palace Food Court on the third floor of casino, part of a year-long expansion and remodeling effort.

Tachi Palace Casino Resort begins year-long expansion and remodel project

Jan 27 2021 - 11:00am

Tachi Palace Casino Resort recently began a year-long expansion and remodel project that will include both interior and exterior improvements. Plans include adding 24,000 square feet of additional space and linking the current amenities to create a more cohesive campus. Keep reading...

VFA-22 Commanding Officer John Stigl waves to family upon his return from cruise.

A familiar emotional homecoming as NAS squadrons return from long sea duty

Feb 26 2021 - 11:07am By The Leader Staff

As per standard operating procedure, there were tears, laughs, kisses, and plenty of cheers to go around as the men and women who make up the U.S. Navy’s elite fighter squadrons returned to their home base Thursday after nearly a year away from family and friends. Keep reading...

Sophomore quarterback Ty Chambers tossed three touchdowns in Friday night's 21-24 loss to visiting Tulare Western. Lemoore will end its shortened season Friday night as Hanford High School visits Tiger Stadium for a 7 p.m. game.

Tiger youngsters, 0-2 during shortened football season, tackle Hanford Friday night for Milk Can

Apr 12 2021 - 1:17pm By Ed Martin

Lemoore’s varsity football team will conclude its unconventional yet memorable season on Friday when the Tigers, 0-2 on the season following Friday’s disappointing 24-21 loss to visiting Tulare Western, tackle the visiting Hanford Bullpups in a 7 p.m. contest to award the traditional Milk Can Trophy. Keep reading...

  • Tigers fall short in season football opener, a game certainly to be remembered
  • Tigers first football game scheduled for Friday canceled due to Hanford West COVID-19 concerns
Lemoore's Reese Sartin helped pitch the Tigers to a 15-1 victory Tuesday on the school's diamond in their season opener.

Tigers baseball and softball teams open Tuesday in what is expected to be a full season

Mar 24 2021 - 4:58pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore High School began its baseball and softball seasons Tuesday afternoon and came away with a split decision. Much like their professional and college counterparts, the fans were required to mask up. The Central Section CIF also requires its coaches, and athletes to wear masks. Keep reading...

Immanuel High School standout football player Winston Williams (center), flanked by friends and family, signs a letter-of-intent to attend UC Davis to play football.

Lemoore athlete, playing for Immanuel High School, signs football letter-of-intent to attend UC Davis in the fall

Dec 9 2020 - 12:23pm By Ed Martin, Editor

One of the San Joaquin Valley’s top football recruits, who currently resides in Lemoore, signed a letter-of-intent last week to play football at UC Davis even though he hasn’t played his senior year yet – due to the pandemic. And it’s quite up in the air whether he and his teammates will even play football this year. Keep reading...

Kings County expands COVID-19 vaccine availability. Adventist Health offers vaccines at local offices, including Lemoore

Kings County expands COVID-19 vaccine availability. Adventist Health offers vaccines at local offices, including Lemoore

Apr 7 2021 - 12:11pm By The Leader Staff

The Kings County Health Department announced that vaccine eligibility, beginning Wednesday, April 7, will be expanded to citizens 16 years and older for Pfizer vaccines and 18 years and older for both Moderna and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Keep reading...

  • Kings County health officials announce improved Blueprint Tier change for Kings County
  • Kings County officials say first shipment of Johnson and Johnson vaccine due March 8
Local Kings health officials pause distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Local Kings health officials pause distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Apr 14 2021 - 2:48pm By The Leader Staff

Kings County health officials said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week issued a joint statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. Keep reading...

  • Kings County Department of Public officials say COVID-19 variants reach Kings County
Assemblyman Rudy Salas applauds State Water Board as it awards over $6 million to Stratford Public Utility District

Assemblyman Rudy Salas applauds State Water Board as it awards over $6 million to Stratford Public Utility District

Apr 9 2021 - 3:18pm By The Leader Staff

Assemblyman Rudy Salas applauded the State Water Resources Control Board's decision to award  Stratford with $6,568,100 in financing for the Stratford Public Utility District’s Wastewater Facilities Improvement Project. Keep reading...

  • Kings County County Assembly's Rudy Salas applauds bill expanding job opportunities for military spouses
Nicole Parra taking on Valadao

Former Assembly Member and congressional aide, Nicole Parra, running to unseat Rep. Valadao

Jan 28 2021 - 11:44am By The Leader Staff

Former California Assembly Member Nicole Parra announced this week that she would take on incumbent Republican David Valadao after officially launching her candidacy for Congress in California’s 21st Congressional District. Keep reading...

  • Local congressional rep David Valadao appointed as co-chair of Armenian caucus
Suspect Trevor Mitchell

Deputy Sheriff makes arrest of ex-felon on numerous charges, including active warrants

Mar 25 2021 - 12:36pm By The Leader Staff

A Kings County Deputy Sheriff,  at about 8:44 a.m., while patrolling in the area of 18th Avenue and Idaho Avenue south of Lemoore on Monday, March 22, spotted a red Toyota passenger vehicle driving south on 18th Avenue at a high rate of speed. Keep reading...

  • Sheriff's Department conducts minor decoy operation aimed at local businesses
  • Sheriff's investigation results in suspect arrested for possession of child pornography
  • Kings County law enforcement officials arrest suspect in sexual assault investigation
Mary Grundon

Former Lemoore resident, Mary Grundon, 94, passes away surrounded by family

Mar 17 2021 - 5:55pm

Mary Grundon, 94, passed away on March 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Mary graduated from Hershey High School. She graduated from Thompson Business College becoming a medical secretary. Keep reading...

  • The life of Suffragan Bishop Dr. Marcell Thomas, a disciplined visionary

Guest column: Lemoore writer says we don't need playground police!

Dec 8 2020 - 11:52am Column Contributed to The Leader

Did you notice some of the playgrounds in Lemoore have been wrapped in red “Danger” tape? The question my wife and I are asking is “how dangerous are the playgrounds?” Do we realize the CDC actually encourages outdoor activity? I understand there is a risk, but after nine months of living with the virus, I know our family is ready to accept it, and I know there are many other families who are ready to do the same. The question is, what are we going to do about it?  Keep reading...

Veterans' Corner

Financial assistance to purchase car available to veterans with disabilities

Financial assistance to purchase car available to veterans with disabilities

Dec 30 2020 - 10:55am By Scott Holwell

Financial assistance, in the form of a grant, is available to purchase a new or used automobile to accommodate a Veteran with certain disabilities that resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active military service. The grant may also be paid if disabilities are a result of medical treatment, examination, vocational rehabilitation, or compensated work therapy provided by the VA. Keep reading...

Letter writer regarding Kings redistricting: The Lines that Divide Us!

Letter writer regarding Kings redistricting: The Lines that Divide Us!

Mar 23 2021 - 11:23am

Kings County is divided into five supervisorial districts, but how were those districts drawn? Districts are non-partisan, elected for four years, and have no term limits, and the last redrawing was 2011 after the 2010 census, as required by law. Keep reading...

  • Local man urges Rep. Costa act to back removal capitol fence, limit National Guard

Local congressman, with Republican help, gets language in Senate veterans' bill

Sep 29 2020 - 11:29am By The Leader Staff

Central Valley Congressman TJ Cox, who also represents Lemoore and Kings County, last week released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted to pass S. 4511, the Veteran Benefits Enhancement Expansion Act of 2020 out of committee. Keep reading...

  • Local congressman, TJ Cox, releases 2020 mid-year report of district accomplishments

Recent Posts

  • Local Kings health officials pause distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
  • Lemoore High School student royalty crowned Friday night in Tiger Stadium
  • Tiger youngsters, 0-2 during shortened football season, tackle Hanford Friday night for Milk Can
  • Westlands Water District announces expanded scholarship application program
  • Assemblyman Rudy Salas applauds State Water Board as it awards over $6 million to Stratford Public Utility District
  • Lemoore Grace Baptist Church hosts Marriage God's Way conference April 23-24 in Lemoore

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