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Kings County appoints David Putnam to be next sheriff
Rick Bradford is retiring from the Sheriff’s Office instead of taking over as the new sheriff.
November 7, 2025
Kings County appoints Rick Bradford as new sheriff
Bradford will take over for David Robinson, who is retiring from the position.
September 24, 2025
Hanford Police Officer charged with using excessive force, led to death
The officer will appear in court next week after previously bailing out of jail.
September 18, 2025
Hanford man sentenced to prison for trafficking meth
Ryan Gines was one of nearly two dozen people charged with drug trafficking as part of Operation Red Reaper.
August 11, 2025
Newsom appoints Judge Harrell to appeals court
The governor made two appointments in the Central Valley on Thursday.
August 7, 2025
Jury awards $1.9 million to employee sexually harassed by ex-Kings County DA
With this latest settlement, two former employees of Fagundes have been awarded $3 million in damages.
August 7, 2025
F-35 Jet crashes near Naval Air Station Lemoore
A federal investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash, which did not result in any casualties.
July 31, 2025
Kings County appoints new fire chief
The new chief has over three decades of experience in various fire department roles.
June 25, 2025
Kings County Sheriff Robinson announces retirement
Dave Robinson leaves Kings County over three decades after first joining.
June 18, 2025
Cifuentez to leave Hanford after five years
Hanford is starting the process to look for its next city manager.
June 2, 2025