It was an exceptional service for a special man. They call it his last call, his final patrol, and men and women in uniform, representing law enforcement agencies from throughout California, came to Lemoore to honor Lemoore Police Officer Jonathan Diaz. Keep reading...
Nov 14 2019 - 5:36pm
Lemoore Police Officer Jonathan Diaz made what may be his final patrol down Hanford Armona Road Thursday afternoon. A convoy of the Valley’s law enforcement finest escorted the police officer’s hearse to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, where his funeral mass will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. Keep reading...
The City of Lemoore, its citizens, and the law enforcement community began its long goodbye to Lemoore Police Officer Jonathan Diaz, who died tragically on Nov. 2 as he attempted to quell a domestic violence episode in Hanford. Keep reading...
On Nov. 9, the Lemoore Police Department will honor its memorable “Dancing Cop” with a 5K/3K walk and run, dedicating the event to Corporal Jonathan Giles, who on Nov. 7, 2018, took his own life. The "Miles for Giles Inaugural Run" will take place at Lemoore Veterans Park, located at 350 West Bush Street. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. with the race starting promptly at 8 a.m. Keep reading...
Lemoore Chief of Police Darrell Smith has earned a well-deserved vacation. He could certainly take one. He recently announced his retirement and has about two months of vacation time remaining on the city’s books. His official retirement date is December 2. However, instead of taking a few weeks off, he’s going right back to work – doing what he has done for the last 30 years, but in a slightly different role. Keep reading...
Aug 15 2019 - 12:53pm
West Hills Community College District Chancellor Dr. Stuart Van Horn welcomed the new Fall 2019 semester—which began Aug.9—with his annual State of the District address. Keep reading...
California State Senator Melissa Hurtado, who represents a big swath of the Central Valley, including Kings County, invited the public to an open house Saturday complete with an opportunity to ask questions and down a hot dog or two. Keep reading...
The Kings Lions Club earned a spot 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, and several members of the local Lions Club met with Salas in Sacramento to receive the honor. Keep reading...
Dec 13 2018 - 4:09pm
This week the United States Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources announced a series of agreements to resolve water conflicts that have vexed the State for decades and to reaffirm the collaborative partnership between the Federal and State governments to develop long-term solutions to California's major water problems. Keep reading...
Nov 7 2018 - 1:44pm
If you had to guess what percentage of the total US production of broccoli came from California, what would you guess? How about almonds, artichokes, celery, dates, figs, garlic, kiwifruit, olives, processing tomatoes, pistachios, plums, prunes, processing strawberries, or walnuts? Keep reading...