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Hanford OKs bump in number of weed shops
With two recreational cannabis dispensaries up and running in Hanford, a third will soon be on its way.
Kings Co. seeks additional water from state for parched Kettleman City
With a looming water crisis on hand at Kettleman City, Kings County officials continue to press California water officials to deliver the town's minimum needs before it runs out of water.
Kettleman in Crisis: Poor Kings Co. town becomes intersection of I-5, 41, and Zero Water
The poor town best known as the tourist junction between Interstate 5 and Highway 41 midway through California is set to run out of water by December.
Fagundes sues Kings County, alleging interference in DA’s office amid harassment suit
A pending harassment and retaliation suit against Kings County centering on the District Attorney’s office has sparked a…
Hanford explores another option for long-vacant Bastille
The Bastille, the historic Kings County Jail located in Hanford's Courthouse Park, has long served as the subject of a land use quandary for local officials. That may finally change.
Hanford opens door to adding another weed dispensary
It took Hanford two years to open two cannabis dispensaries, now the south Valley city could be home to a third in the near future.
How is the Valley’s economy bouncing back from pandemic? Here’s what a new study says.
From starting up new businesses to new housing construction to production, here's a look at how the Valley is performing post-pandemic.
Kings Co. brings on troubled contractor to run children’s behavioral health program
Kings County is moving forward with a mental health services contract for children with a Southern California provider that has a checkered history, cutting ties with Fresno-based Kings View.
Ex-Top DA investigator sues Kings Co. over alleged harassment from Fagundes
New allegations, including heavy claims of prosecutorial and professional misconduct, are included. Reps for Kings County DA Keith Fagundes fired back.
Kings Supervisors reject China-centric appeal to halt Westlands solar farm
A San Diego businessman unsuccessfully argued that no one will buy the electricity produced by the water agency if it uses panels made by forced labor in China.
