Lemoore Seniors Citizens Inc. President Richard Rea

Senior Citizens Center outlook not so bleak, thanks to cutbacks and aid from supporters

Jul 25 2014 - 2:58pm By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

The Lemoore Senior Center, a mainstay in Lemoore for more than 30 years, has had a tough few years, but thanks to some belt tightening, a helping hand from the city, and assistance from at least one local service club, the seniors’ future may have brightened up a bit. Keep reading...

Council to debate and possibly choose new councilmember during Tuesday meeting

Jul 30 2014 - 10:08am By The Leader Staff

There are four confirmed candidates for the open spot on the Lemoore City Council. The four persons interested in filling the seat vacated by former councilmember John Gordon, will have an opportunity to make their cases at the 7:30 p.m. session of the August 5 council meeting. Keep reading...

Images of Lemoore

Kings Lions Sherry Phillips (left) and Yuri Ramon work on a project at the Lemoore Senior Center.

Kings Lions pick up shovels in effort to help seniors with Senior Center

Jul 26 2014 - 4:16pm By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

The Kings Lions Club members have spent the last three weeks helping to spruce up the Senior Citizens Center, located adjacent to the Lemoore Golf Course. The club spent this past weekend helping to revitalize the back yard section of the center so that it can be used by the seniors as well as other groups. Keep reading...

Lemoore Lions Club hosts 6th Annual Brewfest in Lions Park on August 23

Lemoore Lions Club hosts 6th Annual Brewfest in Lions Park on August 23

Jul 17 2014 - 5:04pm By The Leader Staff

Polish up your beer mug because the Lemoore Lions Club will be holding its 6th Annual Brewfest on August 23. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lemoore Lions Club Park, located at the corner of Fox Street and Fallenleaf Drive in Lemoore. Keep reading...

Law Enforcement

Hanford man arrested on suspicion of rape of Lemoore minor

Jul 30 2014 - 9:25am By The Leader Staff

Lemoore Police are investigating a possible rape, which occurred on Monday, July 28, at approximately 5:15 p.m. in Lemoore.  The Lemoore police received information that a 16-year-old female had been raped at a residence in Lemoore. Keep reading...

College Life

Keller Motors pledges $100 in July for every car sold for WHC Scholars program

Jul 4 2014 - 8:36am From West Hills College

Keller Motors is supporting the President’s Scholars Program at West Hills College in a unique way. For each new car or vehicle sold during the month of July, Jon Keller, president/CEO of Keller Motors, has pledged $100 to help support scholarships for top academic students at any WHC location. Keep reading...

Recreation

Football camp hosted by Lemoore Rec

May 31 2014 - 4:44pm

Join us for our 5th annual football camp on Saturday, June 14. Participants learn offensive and defensive positions and learn the fundamentals of the game by doing drills under the direction of our coaching staff. Keep reading...

Frances Perkins following her first place finish at the USA Body Building Championships in Las Vegas.

Lemoore's Frances Perkins wins national bodybuilding title in Las Vegas competition

Jul 31 2014 - 8:59am By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

A 41-year-old former Lemoore High School honor roll student, mother of two, and general manager of the Best Western Inn and Suites returned this past weekend from the bright lights and casinos of Las Vegas a big winner - and we don’t mean at the roulette tables. Frances Perkins, who began body building just 3 ½ years ago, won the prestigious 2014 NPC (National Physique Committee) USA Bodybuilding Championships this past weekend, July 25-26. Keep reading...

A bird's eye view of Lemoore in 1882.

A look back at Lemoore: City began to prosper in late 19th Century with coming of railroad

Jul 26 2014 - 4:04pm By Bill Black

“She has a fine flouring mill, several large general merchandising establishments, grain warehouses, aggregating a capacity of between seven and eight thousand tons, a fine new school house, two churches, and a full accomplishment of business houses of all kinds.” Keep reading...

The Kings County Miya family of Miya Farms is the Kings County Agriculturists of the Year.

Lemoore Chamber of Commerce announces recipients of Agriculturist and Supporter of the Year; dinner September 12 at Jack Stone's

Jul 8 2014 - 5:10pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that  Miya Farms and University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) are this year's honorees for the 20th Annual Kings County Salute to Agriculture Banquet. The Lemoore Chamber will host the event on Friday, September 12, 2014, at Jack Stone's Barn. Keep reading...

Athletics

Lemoore football stars Richard Doctor, Adrian Garza, Kameron Gomness and Trenton McGuey helped lead the West to a 28-7 victory Friday night in the Kings-Tulare All Star Football Game.

Tigers and Lemoore contingent lead West to victory in annual Kings-Tulare All Star Football Game

Jul 26 2014 - 11:13am By The Leader Staff

There was definitely a scent of “Tiger” in the air at Tulare Union High School’s Bob Mathias Stadium Friday night. Not only did five former Tiger football stars participate in the 47th Annual Tulare-Kings All Star Football Game, but they also played key roles in delivering their West team to an easy 28-7 victory. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Farmers Fury was a participant in the Fresno Food Expo Thursday.

Kings County and Lemoore businesses fare well at Fresno Food Expo Thursday

Jul 26 2014 - 12:00pm By The Leader Staff

Kings County folks should be very proud of the businesses represented at this year's Fresno Food Expo conducted Thursday, July 24, in downtown Fresno.  Hanford’s Steve Banister and Arianne Wing of the L.T. Sue Tea Room & Emporium earned top honors at the event, capturing the Buyers Choice Award as judged by industry professionals. Keep reading...

Healthy Lifestyles

Easing the stress and fear during waiting at local hospitals

Easing the stress and fear during waiting at local hospitals

Jul 4 2014 - 8:42am By The Leader Staff

Waiting in the Emergency Room can be stressful, but a new volunteer role at Adventist Medical Centers in Reedley, Selma and Hanford aims to ease that stress, anxiety and fear. Keep reading...

West Hills Farm of the Future can now sell produce at local farmers' markets

Jul 9 2014 - 10:27pm From West Hills College

Farm of the Future students at West Hills College Coalinga can now sell locally grown produce at the Farm and local farmers’ markets, having recently obtained a producer’s certificate from the Fresno County Department of Agriculture. They set up a booth every week at the Coalinga Farmers’ Market. Keep reading...

Education

Kings County Sheriff Dave Robinson talks to Rotarians on Tuesday about jail expansion.

Rotarians hear update on plans for new Kings County Jail expansion to ease burden

Jul 20 2014 - 1:56pm By Steve Griffiths

It's a busy time at the Kings County Sheriff's Department, and Dave Robinson is excited. The sheriff spoke at the Lemoore Rotary Club's meeting June 24 with updates on a comprehensive construction project designed to enhance the security of the county as well as the outlook for inmates. Keep reading...

More Features

The Korean War Memorial

San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery: A hidden jewel just off the highway

May 25 2014 - 3:42pm By Ed Martin, The Leader Editor

I didn’t know what to expect when I finally succumbed to my instincts and veered toward the turnoff at Santa Nella, which at one point in its history was famous for its Pea Soup Anderson and now boasts an In and Out Burger. Photo Gallery Keep reading...