Stratford's Public Utilities District headquarters. District and elected officials say building a new well is not out of the question and the process has started.

Stratford wells may be fixed by Aug. 22-24, but local officials may seek new well

Aug 17 2018 - 10:21am Updated 4 days ago By Ed Martin, Editor

According to Stratford’s top elected official, Kings County Supervisor Joe Neves, a video inspection has revealed no significant damage to the community’s two wells, which mysteriously went down nearly a week ago, forcing residents to rely on bottled water and a back up well for showers and sanitation purposes. Keep reading...

Mosquito Abatement District issues public health advisory warning regarding mosquito

Mosquito Abatement District issues public health advisory warning regarding mosquito

Aug 9 2018 - 12:15pm By The Leader Staff

The Kings Mosquito Abatement District has issued a public health advisory warning that the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito (Yellow Fever Mosquito), recently introduced into the Central Valley, has been spreading. Keep reading...

West Hills Trustee Nina Oxborrow honored for 20 years of service.

West Hills College District trustee earns recognition for 20 years of service

Aug 3 2018 - 5:26pm From West Hills College

The Community College League of California and Association of Community College Trustees has honored long-time West Hills Community College District Trustee Nina Oxborrow for 20 years of service. Keep reading...

Dr. Douglas Talk, Adventist Health

Navy veteran, Dr. Douglas Talk, cares for patients now at Adventist Health Medical Office

Jul 25 2018 - 10:49am

Navy veteran, Dr. Douglas W. Talk, OB-GYN, is caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Healthy Beginnings and Adventist Health Physicians Network in Hanford. Keep reading...

The Lemoore Chamber of Commerce, local dignitaries, and friends welcomed new veterinarians Kayla McCrone and Kaitlen Lawton-Betchel to Lemoore as they opened K+K Veterinary Services at 377 Hill Street Saturday, July 21.

Chamber of Commerce and friends welcome K+K Veterinary Services to Lemoore

Jul 21 2018 - 1:21pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Newcomers Kayla McCrone and Kaitlen Lawton-Betchel have big plans. On a warm Saturday morning (July 21), the two young veterinarians opened their new veterinary services business (K+K Veterinary Services) in Lemoore and judging by the welcome they received from the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce, a smattering of city officials, and plenty of friends, they just may do okay. Keep reading...

The Kings County Office in Lemoore will serve as the latest site for a mural in Lemoore.

Sarah Mooney Lemoore mural project gets the go-ahead from local agency

Aug 3 2018 - 4:56pm By The Leader Staff

Sarah Mooney Museum’s Community Mural Project, fully funded by a grant from California Humanities, got the okay to proceed with its latest mural project. Keep reading...

West Hills College Lemoore's Monica Reynoso

West Hills Lemoore special grants coordinator earns community college kudos

Jul 24 2018 - 4:10pm From West Hills College Lemoore

Monica Reynoso, West Hills College Lemoore’s Coordinator of Special Grants, was recently recognized as part of California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA) and American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC) Certified Advisors Training program. Keep reading...

Local law enforcement officials joined with local residents and children to celebrate the 35th annual Neighborhood Watch program at Lemoore's Heritage Park Tuesday night.

Nearly 1,000 attend 35th anniversary of National Night Out in Heritage Park

Aug 8 2018 - 2:22pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore celebrated the 35th anniversary of National Night Out at Lemoore’s Heritage Park Tuesday night as the public, local law enforcement, and members of the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department came together for food, information, and fun. Keep reading...

Michael De Leon, who runs Samuel's House, chats with John Lozano.

Compassion and hope abound in Kings County. Local agencies, law enforcement offer help

Jul 13 2018 - 10:59am By Ed Martin, Editor

Kings County has a reputation of sorts – deserved or not – for stringent adherence to the rule of law. It is a conservative county with a hardcore attitude: those who bend or violate the law should go to jail. Car thieves, drug dealers, killers, and embezzlers often experience the full brunt of the law. Keep reading...

There are many homeless encampments in Hanford and Kings County similar to this one. Hanford Police Officer Mark Carrillo showed this photo, and others, to a consortium of agencies and individuals interested in creating a homeless service center.

Kings County agencies, officials come together to combat homelessness and despair

Jul 12 2018 - 10:48am By Ed Martin, Editor

A consortium of local health advocates and city and county officials are attempting to ease the problems associated with homelessness, an issue that continues to grow not only in Hanford but statewide. Keep reading...

Assemblymember Rudy Salas assisted the Kings County Sheriff's Department and the Corcoran PD in obtaining funding for a pair of projects, including a new headquarters for the sheriff's office.

Salas assists Kings County and Corcoran in their quest for new headquarters

Jul 23 2018 - 5:01pm By The Leader Staff

Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) was joined by Kings County Sheriff David Robinson and Corcoran Police Chief Reuben P. Shortnacy at the Kings County Sheriff’s Office to announce and unveil plans for public safety infrastructure projects in Kings County made possible by funding secured by Salas in the 2018-19 state budget. Keep reading...

Surf Ranch Manager Sam Ramirez gets the royal welcome from Lemoore Chamber of Commerce officials and local dignitaries Tuesday at the local man-made surfing facility.

Nearly 200 braved high temperatures to welcome Surf Ranch to City of Lemoore

Jul 18 2018 - 5:09pm By The Leader Staff

A contingent of about 175 persons brave 100-plus temperatures Tuesday afternoon as the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Surf Ranch to the city of Lemoore. Despite a blaring sun, the chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the impressive man-made surfing facility. Keep reading...

Pete Hanse, 2018 Agriculturist of the Year.

Annual Salute to Ag Banquet honors Pete Hanse and Kings Farm Bureau Sept. 7

Jul 12 2018 - 12:32pm By The Leader Staff

It’s coming up on that time of the year again. This week the Lemoore Chamber of Commerce announced that well-known farmer Pete Hanse and the Kings County Farm Bureau are the honorees at the 24th Annual Jack Stone-Kings County Salute to Agriculture Banquet. Keep reading...

The Lemoore Elementary School District welcomes students as the new school year begins this week.

Local schools open their doors as thousands of youngsters return to classrooms

Aug 11 2018 - 11:32am By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore area students are sharpening their pencils and dusting off their notebooks in anticipation of their return to school this week. Lemoore High School students return to classes on Wednesday, August 15 while Lemoore Elementary opens its doors to students Tuesday, August 14. Keep reading...

Lemoore firefighters are always on the job. Here, Sterling Stinger (left) and Stuart Lyons (right) confer with Fire Chief Bruce German.

Thirty-year veteran of Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department takes reins of organization

May 9 2018 - 9:52am By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he spends his favorite holiday with the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department, and like clockwork, every Christmas the jolly old gentleman and his reindeer hitch a ride on the department’s massive ladder truck – part of the annual Lemoore Christmas Parade – before departing, to resume his more mundane traditional Christmas chores. Keep reading...

Lemoore quarterback Justin Holaday had an impressive debut in Friday night's 7-6 victory over visiting Clovis East High School. The Tigers host Chowchilla this Friday in Tiger Stadium.

Tigers show promise in thrilling 7-6 opening win over Clovis East in new look stadium. Chowchilla next up for LHS

Aug 18 2018 - 3:57pm By Ed Martin, Editor

It was indeed impressive, the way Lemoore's varsity football team ushered in Lemoore’s new-look Tiger Stadium – with a win. The Tigers, while barely hanging on for a 7-6 win over visiting Clovis East, managed to display new tools that if adequately tuned, could very well mean that Lemoore could be a force to reckon with in 2018. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Shelby Saporetti (file photo) is one of 10 seniors to fill the ranks of this year's varsity girls' volleyball team as it guns for a West Yosemite League title.

Tiger volleyball team top heavy with senior talent; new coach takes control

Aug 17 2018 - 11:23am By The Leader Staff

Lemoore’s varsity girls’ volleyball team has plenty of returning players, including ten seniors in the lineup as it hopes to challenge for the West Yosemite League title this year. The squad has already won its first two games as it heads into a Tuesday (Aug. 21) showdown at Tulare Union. Keep reading...

Jennifer Corder gets ready for Mini Stock racing at the Lemoore Raceway.

Greg Baronian wins 25-lap Mini Stock event Sunday at Lemoore Raceway

Aug 14 2018 - 9:51am By The Leader Staff

Greg Baronian won the 25-lap Central Valley Mini Stock Main Event Sunday afternoon at Lemoore Raceway; his fourth win of the season as double points were on the line. Baronian will emerge with an excellent points lead thanks to his latest victory. The talented driver set a rapid pace up front and clocked in with the fastest Main Event lap of 14.6, coming in ahead of second-place finisher Darren Wilson. Keep reading...

Michael Dey served as the student speaker at the May 25 West Hills College Lemoore Commencement. Dey was the school's student body president in 2017-18.

Over 300 students take part in West Hills College Lemoore commencement ceremony May 25

Jun 14 2018 - 9:35am From West Hills College Lemoore

West Hills College Lemoore’s commencement ceremony was held on May 25, with over 300 students participating in a ceremony held in the West Hills College Lemoore Golden Eagle arena. Keep reading...