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Kings Co. homeless shelter to close
Funding via a COVID-era program has brought one of Kings County's homeless shelters to a close.
July 31, 2023
NAS Lemoore lockdown lifted after bomb threat
Evacuations occurred after a threat was made against the operations side of the air base.
June 6, 2023
Flood worries recede as levees, diversions stem Tulare Lake expansion
State officials are breathing a sigh of relief after committing millions to raising levees near Corcoran to stop Tulare Lake from flooding into the town.
May 23, 2023
Valadao: Newsom politicizing, sitting on hands amid Valley flooding
A letter from California's Governor has sparked a dust-up from the region's two most senior GOP lawmakers over continued work to mitigate flooding in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
May 18, 2023
Kings Co. crime victim director arrested over equipment theft, embezzlement
The Kings County DA staffer had a history of generating controversy, first filing a complaint against the DA mere weeks into her term.
May 18, 2023
Calif. to cover costs to raise Corcoran Levee as re-emerging Tulare Lake swells
Defending southern Kings County from intense flooding near the new Tulare Lake has become a key budget issue for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
May 13, 2023
Newsom pleads for patience as lawmakers press for Valley flood relief
As Gov. Newsom surveyed flood damage, lawmakers are already calling for sweeping financial aid to improve flood protection in the south Valley.
April 25, 2023
South Valley communities battle flooding as storms continue
Cut levees – both authorized and illegal – are sending stormwater across the southern San Joaquin Valley.
March 22, 2023
He said, she said: Kings Co. DA Hacker faces complaints over comments about Fagundes
Two Kings County employees filed workplace complaints alleging DA Sarah Hacker made vulgar comments about her predecessor, referencing alleged sexual harassment by ex-DA Keith Fagundes.
March 8, 2023
Faraday Future’s Hanford production launch no longer far-away
With cash in hand, Faraday Future has officially set its start of production date.
February 26, 2023