Lemoore Police Officer Tracy Landrus plays taps at Kings County's Peace Officer Memorial Wednesday at the Kings County Government Center.

Hundreds turn out beneath somber skies for Kings County Peace Officer Memorial

May 15 2019 - 7:12pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Kings County’s citizens and all Americans throughout the nation honored law enforcement officers, those brave souls who died or were disabled while serving in the line of duty. Kings County was no exception as hundreds of Kings County residents gathered in the Kings County Government Center Courtyard on Wednesday (May 15) to honor their fallen heroes. Keep reading...

Members of the Lemoore RV (Recreational Vehicle) Club enjoying the outdoors on a recent excursion. The club's next meeting is Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lemoore Veterans Hall at 411 West D Street. Interested campers are welcome.

Lemoore RV Club looking for a few good members for fun, relaxation and travel

Apr 15 2019 - 10:17am Article Contributed to The Leader

The burgeoning Lemoore RV (Recreational Vehicle) Club is looking for a few good members. The club is urging would-be RV campers to swing by the RV Club’s next meeting on May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lemoore Veterans Hall located at 411 West D Street. Keep reading...

Adventist Health Dentist Alice Pasion

New dentist Alice Pasion joins the Adventist Health team at Hanford Dental

Apr 10 2019 - 9:28am

Adventist Health welcomed Alice Pasion, D.M.D., to Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Dental, located at 1025 N. Douty St. in Hanford. Dr. Pasion brings more than 29 years of clinical experience to her dental practice and specializes in general dentistry for the entire family, including, oral health evaluations and consultations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and prosthetics. Keep reading...

Adventist Health gets California Bridge grant to help fight opioid drug use in Kings County

Apr 7 2019 - 5:54pm By The Leader Staff

Adventist Health is getting some monetary assistance in its ability to combat opioid usage in Kings County. More than 130 people in the United States die every day after overdosing on opioids, including prescription opioids, heroin and illicitly manufactured fentanyl - a potent synthetic opioid, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The addiction also is known to bring instability and chaos to the entire family. Keep reading...

West Hills College, Lemoore and Coalinga, get good accreditation news

West Hills College, Lemoore and Coalinga, get good accreditation news

Feb 1 2019 - 5:06pm From West Hills College

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, has reaffirmed West Hills College Coalinga’s accreditation status, and reviewed West Hills College Lemoore’s accreditation, reaffirmed in 2018, verifying that the local community college addressed recommendations made as part of the accreditation reaffirmation last year. Keep reading...

Lemoore High School and Liberty Middle School took first in the South Valley Winter Arts Association Championships held Saturday, March 30. The percussion winners are shown here shortly after taking first place.

Two Lemoore schools take top honors at South Valley Winter Arts Championships

Apr 2 2019 - 11:39am By The Leader Staff

Lemoore High School and Liberty Middle School are making waves in the performance world referred to as winter guard and percussion. The two local schools took home first place trophies in both activities this past weekend (March 30) at the South Valley Winter Arts Association (SVWAA) Championships held at the West Hills College Lemoore Golden Eagle Arena. Keep reading...

The community is invited to add a few brushstrokes to "The Fabric of Our Heritage," part of the Community Mural Project. Interested artists can help Monday thru Thursdays between 3:15 and 5 p.m. in the LHS art building.

Community Mural Project in final phases. 'Fabric of Our Heritage' dedication slated for June 27

May 9 2019 - 11:34am By The Leader Staff

The Community Mural Project, “The Fabric of Our Heritage,” is now in its final phase, with completion just a few weeks away. Community members still have an opportunity to add a few brushstrokes to the canvas inside the Lemoore High School Art Building between 3:15 and 5 p.m. on Monday – Thursday afternoons. Keep reading...

The Kings Lions Club routinely gives back to the community. Here, club members award a check to the City of Lemoore during the 2018 Brewfest.

Kings Lions Club earns local assemblyman's nod as district's top nonprofit organization

May 17 2019 - 10:36am By The Leader Staff

The Kings Lions Club – the local organization that keeps giving – has been selected as one of 100 California Nonprofit of the Year. Assemblyman Rudy Salas, who represents Kings County, selected the Kings Lions Club as the most deserving from his district. Keep reading...

Lemoore High School's Jeremy Bow lost his life during combat action in 2004 in Iraq. California's patriots who died in the service of our country were honored in an exhibit at West Hills College.

Remembering California's Fallen. Exhibit makes appearance at West Hills College

May 14 2019 - 2:36pm By Ed Martin, Editor

West Hills College Lemoore this week (May 13-17) is inviting community members to a special event in honor of fallen service members. The local community college is partnering with American Veterans Post 1893 in hosting Remembering Our Fallen. Keep reading...

Team (L-R) Renee Snell, coach Janet Bengtson, Randen Banuelos, Anna Crownover, Nathalia DeSouza, Nikolas Valentino, Beau Reynolds, Ethan Reis, coach Allen Tong, Benjamin Guerrero, Jasmine Oliveira, and John Bengston.

Middle College High earns second straight title at National Academic Decathlon

Apr 28 2019 - 10:44am BY JOHN BENGTSON, SPECIAL TO THE LEADER

It may be a bit early to call it a legacy, but in its second trip representing California at the national Academic Decathlon competition, Lemoore Middle College High School (LMCHS) did it again:  No. 1 against the nation’s best! Keep reading...

A Grocery Outlet spokesperson confirmed that the chain will open a new market in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center (formerly Pioneer Square). The Grocery Outlet shown in the photo is located in Hanford and is one of more than 300 stores nationwide.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, a national chain, will open a new store soon in Lemoore's Gateway Plaza

May 2 2019 - 10:03am By The Leader Staff

[Lemoore will soon welcome another grocery to town. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, part of a national grocery chain will open soon in Gateway Plaza (formerly Pioneer  Square). Workers can be seen renovating and preparing a nearly 23,000 square foot space in the longtime shopping center. Keep reading...

Relay for Life organizers show off their Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino check presented to them at monthly community breakfast. (L to R) Florandy Lopez, Santa Rosa rep.), Charlene Cardoza, Lorie Heaten, Jennifer Baze, and Elisa Ramos.

Relay for Life, CIF big winners at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino monthly breakfast

May 10 2019 - 2:11pm

There were two big winners at this month’s Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino monthly community breakfast. Tachi Palace representatives recently presented Central Section California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) a check for $4,430 with monies raised at its monthly community breakfast. Keep reading...

The Grim Reaper assists Lemoore Firefighters as they deliver an injured Mia Raber to a waiting helicopter that will deliver her to Adventist Hospital. It was part of a program entitled "Every 15 Minutes" that played to LHS students Thursday afternoon.

Drunk driving program Every 15 Minutes is only make believe, but the tears are always real

Apr 14 2019 - 12:28pm By Ed Martin, Editor

It was a good day to teach. On a Thursday afternoon, beneath overcast skies, Lemoore High School students filed into the bleachers in Tiger Stadium. They were sent there to gain an essential lesson in life, one that each of them no doubt would remember for the rest of his or her life. Keep reading...

Naval Air Station Lemoore's Erick Blue (left) fights Air Force fighter Norberto Cano Saturday night (April 6) in the "Battle of the Badges" held in Hanford's Civic Auditorium.

Plenty to fight about Saturday night in Hanford's 'Battle of the Badges," but all for a good cause

Apr 9 2019 - 4:32pm By The Leader Staff

They were fighting up a storm Saturday night (April 6) in Hanford’s Civic Auditorium. Fortunately, the organized brawling was all for a good cause as Kings County’s largest city hosted United Combat Association’s (UCA) “Battle of the Badges,” an event that unites police officers, firefighters, and military for a night of public safety boxing. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Kyleigh Allen throws to first after making an out at third in last week's playoff game against Santa Maria.

Tigers softball campaign comes to disappointing end at Selma in playoff quarterfinal game

May 11 2019 - 2:18pm By The Leader Staff

Just a pair of runs separated Lemoore’s high-spirited softball team from landing a spot in the Division 3 Central Section semifinals. As it is, Selma High School managed to hang on, holding the Tigers scoreless in the final two innings Thursday afternoon and ended the Tigers Valley title run. Keep reading...

Isaiah Martinez at a Lemoore High School wrestling event a couple of years ago where he conducted a clinic for the Tiger wrestling program.

Lemoore's most decorated wrestler wins second consecutive U.S. Open Freestyle title in Las Vegas

May 2 2019 - 11:52am By The Leader Staff

According to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini athletic website, two-time NCAA and four-time Big Ten champion Isaiah Martinez won his second consecutive U.S. Open Freestyle title at 74 kilograms Saturday, April 27, at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas. Keep reading...

Shawn DePriest, in his No. 11 race car, is hoping to win big Saturday night in Lemoore.

Local racing fans can expect plenty of action Saturday night at Lemoore Speedway

May 16 2019 - 11:36am By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Raceway has a big Saturday night of racing planned as the House of JuJu Central Valley Mini Stock Association makes its second of four scheduled appearances at the local racetrack. Also on tap, Saturday night is the exciting California Mod Lites Division, and local fans can expect plenty of action on the 1/5-mile dirt oval track. Keep reading...

Former Lemoore High School student and athlete Kim Rix was appointed as the new full-time College of the Sequoias volleyball coach. Rix also previously coached the Tigers to success.

College of the Sequoias athletics department hires former Tiger Kim Rix to guide full-time volleyball program

Mar 29 2019 - 12:14pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Another Lemoore High School alum is moving up in the world – in this case, the world of college athletics. Kim Rix – known as Kim Steele in high school, was a bright student and one of Lemoore’s most talented volleyball players ever -  and now she’s College of the Sequoias’ new full-time head volleyball coach. Keep reading...

Local artist Jennifer Butts places a few finishing touches on the Lemoore Odd Fellows mural. It is located on the downtown business Ramblin' Rose.

Artist Jennifer Butts creates a new mural for the Lemoore Odd Fellows building

Jan 20 2019 - 5:28pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Lemoore has yet another mural to brighten up its downtown, and it comes courtesy of the Lemoore Odd Fellows. Fortunately, individual Odd Fellows didn’t pick up paint brushes and create the latest masterpiece in downtown Lemoore. Instead, they made a wise choice, hiring an artist with the experience and tools to bring beauty to a wall. Keep reading...