I’m certainly no thrill seeker. I prefer the solitude of my back yard to the constant desire to face danger. I have no wish to skydive or bungee jump off a bridge. My stomach has been known to turn while navigating the teacups at Disneyland. Keep reading...
It’s getting old, the constant “he said, she said” verbal jousting as the would-be leaders whom we elect continue to unabashedly espouse on the daily political talk shows and news programs. Keep reading...
After reading the recent article in The Hanford Sentinel: “Local black residents sound off on shootings, unrest,” I felt a responsibility to share my thoughts, not as a black man of Kings County, but as a man who believes in upholding law enforcement, the right to free speech, and the Constitution of the United States. Keep reading...
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...