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Top investigator alleges sex harassment by Kings Co. DA, Fagundes dismisses claims as “falsities”
The former top investigator leveled a complaint denoting repeated instances of sexual harassment by his boss, Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes, dating back to 2018.
July 22, 2021
First-hand look at deadly Lemoore water tank explosion
The City of Lemoore is in a state of emergency following the deadly explosion of a 1.5 million gallon water tank near West Hills College.
June 23, 2021
Lemoore declares emergency, restricts water use after tank explosion
The City of Lemoore is under a state of emergency and a water rationing order one day after a 1.5 million-gallon municipal water tank exploded.
June 22, 2021
Extreme heat forces closure of Hanford, Clovis farmers markets
As the Central Valley faces triple-digit temps, organizers of two local farmers markets have cancelled their events this week due to the severe heat.
June 16, 2021
As retailers finally open, Hanford eyes green from cannabis sales
With the cannabis industry making a budding start in the city, the pot market is starting to have an impact on Hanford's finances.
June 9, 2021
Hanford makes moves to repair, sell Carnegie Museum for reopening
Hanford's City Council is setting into motion a plan that it hopes will eventually lead to the reopening of the city’s local museum.
June 1, 2021
State officials reverse course, back Hwy. 41 widening
California transportation officials pulled a U-turn from their refusal to support a widening of dangerous roadway in southern Fresno County.
May 21, 2021
Sacramento’s refusals worry Fresno officials seeking to widen Highway 41
Local officials were troubled by the Newsom administration's refusal to sign a letter of support for a request of $20 million in Federal funding to widen Highway 41.
May 20, 2021
Valadao pushes to fund widening of Hwy. 41 to end its “death trap”
Killing off Highway 41's "death trap" corridor is just the tip of the iceberg to helping the south Valley for Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford). Here's what else he's pushing for in the region.
May 5, 2021
Draxler to resign from Hanford City Council
The Hanford City Council will soon have an opening to fill.
April 26, 2021