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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 10, 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 19, 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
Fresno, Kings counties enter Orange Tier of reopening
Two San Joaquin Valley counties are entering their lowest tiers of coronavirus reopening since the development of Gov. Gavin Newsom's tiered reopening scheme.
April 20, 2021
Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up
Valley drivers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump. Just how bad is it in your city? Click to see the prices from today versus 2020.
April 18, 2021
Kings Co. woman facing murder charge for meth-caused stillbirth released on bail
The bail grant from a Kings County Judge follows heavy lobbying by California Attorney General – and Biden Cabinet appointee – Xavier Becerra.
March 11, 2021
Confusion reigns as Brieno rescinds resignation from Hanford City Council
The official filed the claim in January and sought a settlement of $1.25 million, as well as Councilman Art Brieno’s immediate resignation.
February 16, 2021