We have a rock-solid police department. It is efficient, up-to-date, and led by some talented officers. However, over the years, city officials have struggled to keep up with the rising cost of law enforcement, as the pay of Lemoore officers has historically run behind many other departments in the Central Valley and California. Keep reading...
Lemoore’s voters have chosen wisely. They have had enough of local petty politics and picked two new councilmembers who will bring to our city a refreshing dose of good old-fashioned common sense – or at least we hope they will. Keep reading...
We have a pretty darn good thing going on here in Lemoore with higher education. Many years ago, when West Hills College was based solely in Coalinga, local students had to hop a bus or bum gas money from mom or dad to make the long drive to Coalinga from Lemoore if they wanted a community college education. Keep reading...
The Leader is pleased to recommend that voters elect Ray Madrigal and Jeff Chedester as their new councilmembers on November 4. Madrigal has already distinguished himself in the short time he’s served after his appointment to the council following former Councilmember John Gordon’s abrupt resignation. Keep reading...
Oct 18 2014 - 10:49am
It is the responsibility of every able-bodied citizens, old enough to cast a ballot, to vote. The Leader recommends the following candidates in the Nov. 4 election. Keep reading...
Oct 12 2014 - 9:40am
The Leader recommends that voters in the 21st Congressional District make a change. They should elect a smart, politically savvy, and forward-thinking candidate, and that person should be Amanda Renteria. Keep reading...
Just imagine if Abraham Lincoln, in addition to challenging the wrath of the South, had to contend with property owners and lawyers as he pondered the viability the Transcontinental Railroad – all this in his spare time as he stared down the Confederate Army and “preserved the union.” See Fresno Bee editorial Keep reading...
What is it about our country that immigrants – legal and illegal - want to pack their bags and hightail it here? It’s pretty much been that way since our founding. The United States has always been the destination of choice for immigrants, kind of like stopping for lunch at In-and-Out Burger on the way to Pismo Beach. For immigrants, America has always had the best burgers. Keep reading...
Just imagine if Abraham Lincoln, in addition to challenging the wrath of the South, had to contend with property owners and lawyers as he pondered the viability of the Transcontinental Railroad – all this in his spare time as he stared down the Confederate Army and “preserved the union.” Keep reading...
