It’s often said that the second time is a charm – but not always. Once again, Kings County residents voted overwhelmingly to support Measure K, a public safety measure on the Nov. 8 ballot to boost public safety. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite enough. Keep reading...
They say the second time is a charm, and that’s what the backers of Measure K – round two – hope for when they once again take the public safety measure back to the public for a second try on November 8. Keep reading...
Sep 21 2016 - 10:21am
While there will still be voting precincts available for Kings County’s November 8 election, there probably won’t be much in the way of lines. It turns out most Kings County voters cast their ballots by mail. Keep reading...
Jul 26 2016 - 12:54pm
Assemblymember Rudy Salas this week joined Westlands Solar Park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest solar demonstration project. The Westlands Solar Park study area includes approximately 24,000 acres of land for renewable development in western Fresno and Kings Counties.
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Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) received the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award from the American GI Forum (AGIF) of California. AGIF is a congressionally chartered veterans and civil rights organization. Its motto is "Education is Our Freedom and Freedom should be Everybody's Business.”
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Tracey Jaurena, “a perfect choice,” has been selected as the 2016 West Hills College Coalinga Alumnus of the Year. Keep reading...
California Community College Trustees has recognized WHCCD Trustee Jeff Levinson for his 30 years of service as a community college trustee. Levinson and five other trustees from across the state were honored at a ceremony on April 30 at the CCCT annual conference. Levinson—who represents Trustee Area 7— has served the WHCCD since 1985 and is currently in his eighth, four-year term. Keep reading...
The Spring 2016 issue of West Hills Magazine is now available online. The sixth issue of the magazine focuses on student success and the stories of students throughout the District who have overcome obstacles to reach their goals. Keep reading...
West Hills College Coalinga is looking for its next Alumnus of the Year. The Office of the President will accept nominations until 5 p.m. on March 18. Nomination forms can be picked up in the Office of the President, 300 Cherry Lane, in Coalinga. The recipient will be notified no later than mid-April and will be presented with the award during May commencement. Keep reading...
Kings County Congressman David Valadao celebrated a very special Christmas this month. He spent Christmas day in Kuwait on a Congressional delegation organized by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. While he was there, the local Representative shared a Christmas meal with U.S. troops currently serving in Iraq. Many of the troops included California natives. Keep reading...