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After long search, West Hills Coalinga names Dr. Carla Tweed as the college's president

Dec 9 2021 - 12:46pm By The Leader Staff

The West Hills Community College District announced this week that Dr. Carla Tweed – who officials say started her “educational journey” at West Hills College – will lead West Hills College Coalinga as the college’s sixth president since the district became a multi-college district. Of course, the selection pends approval from the district’s board of trustees at their next meeting on Dec. 14. Keep reading...

The Lemoore High School Foundation for Excellence in Education inducted a large group into its Hall of Fame.

Lemoore High School Foundation honors long list of former students who excelled

Oct 18 2021 - 11:50am

The Lemoore High School District Foundation for Educational Excellence held its annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Saturday, October 16. The event was held in the school’s Event Center and featured at least eight honorees all of whom excelled during their high school years or in the world of business and education. Keep reading...

Homecoming Queen Britney Cuevas and King Isaiah Mack enjoy the spotlight at halftime of Lemoore's annual Homecoming Game.

Gallery: Tigers win and crown new Homecoming King and Queen Friday night

Oct 9 2021 - 12:03pm By The Leader Staff

It was almost a perfect night for Lemoore High School’s annual Homecoming Game. For starters, Lemoore’s varsity football team won its fourth game in a row and sits atop the West Yosemite League standings at 2-0 after defeating visiting El Diamante 34-30. Keep reading...

Kids having a good time at MIQ Fall Festival.

Parents, youngsters and visitors enjoyed a fine Sunday afternoon at MIQ Festival

Oct 4 2021 - 1:44pm

Kids and parents had a good time at the annual MIQ Fall Festival, held Sunday, Oct. 3 at the local school on Lemoore Avenue. There were plenty of games, exhibits, and of course food on hand as locals enjoyed the annual event. Keep reading...

The Lemoore Lions Club held its annual Brewfest at The Lemoore Lions Club Saturday night as nearly 1,000 persons attended.

The Annual Lemoore Lions Club Brewfest a big hit with nearly 1,000 attendees

Aug 30 2021 - 11:12am By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Lions Club held its annual Brewfest and welcomed nearly 1,000 persons to the Lions Park on Saturday (Aug. 28). The local club sold about 1,000 tickets for the annual event, a staple in Lemoore since about 2008. Keep reading...

This was the scene in Lemoore High School's Tiger Stadium Friday night as smoke from California fires continue to contribute to poor air quality in the San Joaquin Valley and elsewhere.

California fires continue to cause harmful smoke impacts in the San Joaquin Valley

Aug 21 2021 - 5:55pm By The Leader Staff

According to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, ongoing wildfires happening across California are continuing to cause smoke impacts to all counties of the Valley air basin. Keep reading...

Posing for a photo are past and present firemen including Brahm Rossiter, Ted Schlosser, John Gibson, Norman Garcia, Don Steele, Kyle Reed, David Corbridge, Rick Borba and John Paz.

Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department begins its second hundred years in July event in Veterans Park

Jul 25 2021 - 3:33pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department officially begins its second hundred years following Saturday’s 100th-anniversary celebration held in Lemoore’s Veterans Park. Keep reading...

Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department plans to celebrate 100 years and counting

May 29 2021 - 4:14pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department has been around for 100 years? Yes, that’s right, and local fire department volunteers will celebrate that fact on July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Park (corner of Bush and Fox Street). Keep reading...

Kim Hope, owner of All Smiles Dental Hygiene

Local woman Kim Hope provides advanced dental hygiene care at All Smiles Dental Hygiene

Feb 1 2021 - 4:27pm By The Leader Staff

Providing the most advanced dental hygiene care in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere are the priorities of Kim Hope, owner of All Smiles Dental Hygiene, Lemoore’s longtime dental hygienist, who recently opened her new business in her hometown. Keep reading...

Kings Lions Club members accept donations Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their Christmas Community Food Drive.

Kings Lions get in the Christmas spirit as they host a Community Food Drive at Best Buy Market

Dec 5 2020 - 4:23pm By The Leader Staff

Members of the Kings Lions Club were on hand in the parking lot at Lemoore’s Best Buy Market hosting a community food drive, all in an effort to provide non-perishable foods to Lemoore area families. Keep reading...