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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...

The Lemoore High School NJROTC program held its 25th Annual Awards Banquet April 24. The program had yet another successful year according to its program instructors.

Twenty five years and counting as Lemoore's vaunted NJROTC program holds annual awards banquet

Apr 26 2019 - 12:25pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore High School NJROTC celebrated its 25th Annual Awards Banquet on April 24 in the school’s cafeteria, and in addition to numerous awards, reviewed the past school year’s accomplishments. Keep reading...

Lemoore High School's William Wilkins was informed this week that he has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy. The senior NJROTC officer is a four-year member of the program.

Lemoore High School NJROTC cadet William Wilkins earns appointment to United States Naval Academy

Mar 28 2019 - 5:40pm By Ed Martin, Editor

Another Lemoore High School grad – among many over the decades – may soon find himself among the ranks of the United States Naval Academy midshipmen come the summer of 2019. Keep reading...

Kings Lions Club Speech Chairman Tom Wells and local winner Sophie Johnson. Johnson won the local competition Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Lemoore Middle College student wins local Kings Lions Club speech competition; will advance to Lions Zone Level competition

Feb 21 2019 - 6:48pm By The Leader Staff

A West Hills Middle College High School student has taken the first step in winning scholarships for college by winning a local competition sponsored by the Kings Lions Club Wednesday, Feb. 20. Keep reading...

The folks at Shaw's Air Conditioning and Heating join Lemoore Christian Aid volunteers as the local business delivered blankets to the local charity.

Gallery: Local families a bit warmer thanks to local business and Christian Aid

Jan 16 2019 - 12:00pm By Ed Martin, Editor

The friendly folks at Shaw’s Heating and Air Conditioning know how to keep people warm. Shaw’s, a mainstay business in Lemoore since 2004 and an annual creative presence at Lemoore Christmas Parades, take its business, and its charity, seriously. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Juelein Fox takes to the hoop in Wednesday's thrilling 53-51 win over visiting El Diamante. Fox and company have a game Friday at Golden West High School.

Tigers at Golden West Friday in bid to remain unbeaten in demanding WYL

Jan 10 2019 - 1:22pm

Lemoore's varsity boys' basketball team is on a roll as it challenges for the West Yosemite League title. The Tigers edged El Diamante on Wednednesay 53-51 to improve to 2-0 in the WYL and 11-4 overall. Keep reading...

The Leader wishes Lemoore and Kings County a very Happy New Year

Dec 31 2018 - 4:24pm

The Lemoore, the online newspaper covering the greater Lemoore area and Kings County would like to wish all its readers and elsewhere a very happy New Year. January 1, 2019, will mark six full years in business for The Leader, which began bringing local news to Lemoore residents and others on January 1, 2013. Keep reading...

Lemoore's Kmart store, which helps anchor the shopping center on Lemoore Avenue, will be closing its doors soon due to its parent company's bankruptcy. Locally, the Kmart in Visalia will also close.

Lemoore Kmart to close its doors. Local store has been a mainstay in local shopping

Oct 15 2018 - 5:51pm By Ed Martin, Editor

A mainstay of Lemoore shopping is closing. According to news reports, Sears, a venerable department store for well over a century, has filed for bankruptcy. According to CNN Business, among the 142 closings announced, several are in the San Joaquin Valley. Keep reading...

Hanford City Manager Darrell Pyle was on hand to welcome a new employee group to Faraday Future on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The electric vehicle company continued its Hanford expansion.

Faraday Future employee base grows as innovative car company expands Kings County presence

Sep 12 2018 - 11:35am By Ed Martin, Editor

Judging from Tuesday’s new employee orientation, Hanford’s Faraday Future, fresh from the recent unveiling of the first Hanford built pre-production Faraday Future (FF) ultra-luxury electric car, are expecting big things in the years to come. 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...