As a former 18-year mayor and council member, and currently the editor of The Leader, I have a deep passion for serving the communities of Lemoore and Kings County. As a senior who is also enrolled in Medicare Advantage, I am proud to be an advocate for this program that benefits over 30 million seniors across the country. Keep reading...
Based on past elections, this year’s version of Kings County and Lemoore democracy in action seems strangely muted. Prospective local candidates, who normally vie for open seats on local school boards, city council, and other elective positions that require the people’s votes, seem to be taking a pass in 2022. Keep reading...
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the formation of the Westlands Water District. Over the last 70 years, through hard work, innovative technology, and a commitment to continuous improvements, the district and its farmers have weathered droughts, unpredictable climates, changing regulations, and dynamic ecosystem needs. Keep reading...
Officials, administrators, and teachers at West Hills College Lemoore (WHCL) want their students to stay in college. They’re doing everything to make this happen. Keep reading...
The Leader recommends that Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes be given another four-year term as the county’s chief law enforcement lawyer. The Leader is not alone in offering an endorsement. Keep reading...
The Leader recommends that voters in the 22nd Congressional District cast their votes for Rudy Salas, who has magnificently represented Lemoore and Kings County while serving in the California State Assembly. Keep reading...
It’s really easy to like Joe Neves and his wife, Kathy. They are Kings County’s “power couple,” a pair of Stratford’s caring citizens who have served their community well. Yes, it’s certainly not difficult to like the easy-going pair, both of whom have given a significant portion of their adult lives to serving their community. Keep reading...
Former California State Assembly Member Nicole Parra wants to continue giving to the voters in the 16th Senate District, just as she gave when she served as a California State Assemblymember for three terms – before term limits ended what had become a productive tenure. Keep reading...
In county jails across California and the country, inmate programs are being utilized to teach skill sets and provide opportunities for inmates to earn credits, receive a paycheck and utilize skills that benefit them and their communities upon their release. Keep reading...
Should Governor Gavin Newsom have been recalled? The answer, not surprisingly, was that California voters, after months of Republican prattle, loudly and firmly declined to vote California’s governor out of office. Keep reading...
