There’s a new sheriff in town, or at least one new councilmember, who just happens to bare a slight resemblance to a sheriff. Ray Madrigal, a 30-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol, who retired as a captain and commander, was sworn in Tuesday night to fill a vacant seat on the Lemoore City Council. Keep reading...
The Lemoore Senior Center, a mainstay in Lemoore for more than 30 years, has had a tough few years, but thanks to some belt tightening, a helping hand from the city, and assistance from at least one local service club, the seniors’ future may have brightened up a bit. Keep reading...
Amid a mood of dire uncertainty, Lemoore’s council members once again bantered about the possibility of a Benefit Assessment District to help alleviate the costs of the Lemoore Municipal Golf Course during Tuesday’s (July 15) regular city council meeting. Keep reading...
The annual City of Lemoore July 4th Celebration, sponsored by Kings County Behavioral Health, has announced a schedule of events for Friday’s national holiday in the Lemoore City Park. The day will begin with the annual 5k Run and 3K Walk at 7 a.m. Participants must register by June 21 in order to receive a free T-shirt. The cost to enter the walk/run is $20 for runners and $15 for walkers. Keep reading...
When there are residents in need, there are Lemoore people to help. On May 18 a fire at the Tanglewood Apartments sent residents scrambling out of their apartments and into the driveway as the sudden fire roared through at least 16 apartments causing so much damage that the entire apartment block was condemned. Keep reading...
City residents may have something to cheer city hall about. Solar panels are springing up throughout the city, and currently workers are putting the finishing touches on a series of panels located atop car ports at the Cinnamon Municipal Complex. When turned on sometime in July, they will begin saving the city money in reduced energy costs. Keep reading...
Residents of the Tanglewood Apartments on East Hanford Armona Road got quite a scare Sunday morning when the calm morning was suddenly violated by the sound of screaming fire engines and cries of firemen and Lemoore police officers. A major fire erupted at the complex at about 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Keep reading...
The Lemoore Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Annual Central Valley Pizza Festival is but a few days away as it kicks off on Friday, April 11and will continue through Sunday, April 13. The 14th annual Lemoore Central Valley Pizza Festival promises to serve up good fun, entertainment, and of course good food – including maybe a pizza or two. Keep reading...
