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Firefighters get ready to raise tree and the flag.

Holiday season has certainly arrived as local firefighters deliver Christmas tree

Nov 29 2021 - 1:44pm By The Leader Staff

It’s that time of year again when a slight chill in the air and the holiday spirit begins anew in Lemoore. One of the sure-tell signs of this is when the Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department, taking a well-earned break from its normal duties, delivers a fresh Christmas tree to Lemoore’s downtown, the department’s annual contribution to the spirit of Christmas. Keep reading...

Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts waved flags during the annual parade.

Lemoore's annual Veterans Parade well attended as hundreds appear downtown

Nov 12 2021 - 1:49pm By The Leader Staff

Lemoore's annual salute to its veterans on Veterans Day played itself out Thursday evening in downtown Lemoore as hundreds of local citizens came out on a brisk evening to view the annual Veterans Parade. The parade traveled down Lemoore's traditional route on downtown D Street. Keep reading...

Kings County Supervisor Joe Neves honors members of the Friends of the Library, including its president, Carol Dias.

Friends of the Kings County Library honored by Kings County Board of Supervisors

Oct 18 2021 - 2:17pm By The Leader Staff

For 39 years community volunteers have raised funds to support programs and equipment needs at the seven libraries throughout Kings County, and recently the Kings County Board of Supervisors honored the local volunteers. Keep reading...

Former Councilmember Holly Blair during a 2018 Lemoore City Council meeting.

Former Lemoore Councilmember Holly Blair released from jail on June 25 as she awaits trial in Kings County Superior Court

Aug 10 2021 - 4:18pm By Ed Martin, Editor

According to the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, former Lemoore City Councilmember Holly Blair was released recently from the Kings County Jail while she awaits trial. Keep reading...

Tachi Tribe members and others cut the ribbon officially reopening the newly renovated Coyote Entertainment Center. The Center officially opens to the public on July 2

Tachi Palace Casino Resort announces reopening of renovated Coyote Entertainment Center

Jun 29 2021 - 1:56pm By The Leader Staff

Following a traditional prayer ceremony and then a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Tachi-Yokut Tribe blessed the newly renovated Coyote Entertainment Center's reopening. It then allowed a sneak peek for tribal members and the press. Keep reading...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday at the site of the renovation of the Sequoia Inn, located at 1655 Mall Drive in Hanford.

Tachi-Yokut Tribe unveils a new look, updated Sequoia Inn Monday, marking hotel's first renovation

Jun 15 2021 - 12:05pm By The Leader Staff

The Sequoia Inn, located on Mall Drive in Hanford, and has been around since 1997, got a new facelift of sorts as its owners, the Tachi-Yokut Tribe held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to unveil the renovated hotel. Keep reading...

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's Aimee Dexheimer receives $27,427 check from Tachi Palace annual golf tournament.

Annual Tachi Palace Casino Resort Charity Golf Tournament raises over $50,000 for pair of local agencies

May 28 2021 - 2:41pm By The Leader Staff

Tachi Palace Casino Resort recently held its 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and raised over $50,000 for Kings County Commission on Aging (KCCOAC) and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Each charity received a check for $27,427. Keep reading...

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...

Kings County, Tachi-Yokut Tribe sign agreement to expand county services and Tachi Palace

Nov 14 2020 - 1:30pm By The Leader Staff

The Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut Tribe and Kings County officials, on November 13, signed an intergovernmental agreement to allow for the construction of a new fire station, public safety and economic development support for the County, and expansion of the Tachi Palace Casino Resort. Keep reading...

Tachi Palace Casino Resort Marketing Director Rogelio Morales presents $25,000 check to KCAO's Executive Director Jeff Garner.

Tachi Palace Casino Resort raises $25,000 for Kings Community Action Organization

Nov 10 2020 - 11:30am By The Leader Staff

Tachi Palace Casino Resort’s “All in for the Community” charity slot tournament raised $25,000 for the Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO). KCAO is a non-profit organization that provides programs to help develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County. Keep reading...