On November 4 Lemoore’s voters will be faced with some very tough decisions, particularly when it relates to who they feel should represent them in City Hall. Over the past year the public has read about a variety of controversial issues, and in the coming months, following the election, our elected leaders must deal with serious questions about the golf course, the future of economic development as well as serious and ethical lapses that have popped up in recent months. Keep reading...
It was perhaps one of the key matchups of the season for Lemoore. The Tigers, for the third week in a row, were on the road, this time facing their first West Yosemite League foe. Redwood High School, with a 3-1 record and ranked in some polls in the top 10 teams in the Valley – along with Lemoore – seemed poised to upset the Tigers. Keep reading...
Lemoore’s most successful football coach was honored prior to Friday night’s home football opener in Tiger Stadium. Jim Hammond, who in his 25 years at Lemoore High School, coached basketball, golf, track and of course football, earned a spot as one of the top coaches in the Valley. Hammond perfected a no-huddle offense and his program became one of the top football schools in the San Joaquin Valley - winning numerous league championships. Keep reading...
School began last week for youngsters from kindergarten to high school, and on Monday, classes begin anew at West Hills College where some 6,000 students are expected to begin attending classes. Over 2,000 showed up for classes on Wednesday at Lemoore High School, which is up from last year. Keep reading...
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...
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