I am a long time resident of Kings County, and am writing you in support of the city of Lemoore establishing a Police Athletic League (PAL) program. After 30 years with the California Highway Patrol, I retired in December 2012. In January 2014, I began a part time Teaching position with the Kings County Office of Education, teaching at Lemoore High School, and at Sierra Pacific High School. Keep reading...
Feb 27 2015 - 5:36pm
Founded in 2008, the Tulare and Kings Counties Chapter of PFLAG continues to serve the parents, families, friends, and supporters of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) community in Tulare and Kings Counties. Keep reading...
Oct 20 2014 - 6:04pm
The Lemoore City Council has seen enough of incompetence and turmoil. With critical matters pending, such as growth projections based on the forthcoming F-35C at Naval Air Station Lemoore, and vital infrastructure improvements needed, the council must have sound, calm and reasonable members. Keep reading...
Sep 16 2014 - 4:22pm
The rural community has borne the brunt of California’s economic downturn, including high unemployment rates and a lingering recession. Now is not the time for the California Air Resources Board to increase the cost of gas and diesel by 16-76 cents per gallon as a part of cap-and-trade regulations. Keep reading...
Jul 30 2014 - 11:03am
I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Martin and The Leader staff, for the outstanding coverage and support of my son, Richard Doctor, throughout his high school career. Keep reading...
May 6 2014 - 5:21pm
Today marks the end of the period for gathering signatures to force a recall election for Billy Siegel, Mayor of Lemoore.< Keep reading...
Apr 11 2014 - 5:59pm
I was the first of at least seven upper-level felony prosecutors at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office to leave the office under the current Strickland administration. In a small office of about 15 non-management prosecutors, that should say a lot. Keep reading...
Feb 2 2014 - 1:21pm
I am writing in regards to your column about the recall of Mayor Siegel, in the Feb. 1, 2014 issue of the Hanford Sentinel. I find your reporter has a great ability to put his slant on an issue, leave sentences out and basically change the meaning of a story. Keep reading...
Jan 22 2014 - 5:50pm
It was about a month ago when I reminded the Council of the historical lack of interest the City of Lemoore has shown in providing recreational facilities to the citizens of Lemoore. Keep reading...
A few years ago the State of California passed laws and set regulations requiring all publicly elected or appointed officials to take an ethics course and pass a state-adopted ethic’s test. Keep reading...