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Hanford officials warn residents, businesses to cut back water use
Gov. Gavin Newsom's drought orders have fallen on deaf ears. Now, local municipalities are stepping up their involvement to rein in water use.
June 23, 2022
More smoke: Another Valley community to weigh allowing cannabis shops
As Valley communities wrestle with how to raise revenue post-pandemic, one is reverting to an option leaned on heavily before COVID: weed.
June 23, 2022
Hacker ousts Fagundes as Kings Co. DA
Kings County’s contentious district attorney race lived up to the billing Tuesday as incumbent Keith Fagundes was ousted by former prosecutor Sarah Hacker.
June 8, 2022
Newsom signs off on 25-year deal for Valley tribe to run local casino
The bill, now law, required some bending of CEQA – the state's strict environmental review law – to ensure tribal casinos could remain operational.
May 25, 2022
After FBI probe ensnares weed boss, Lemoore dispensary changes owner
A Lemoore-based retail marijuana dispensary associated with a Federal probe is changing ownership.
May 23, 2022
Hanford approves outside lawyers for Brieno, Ramirez in harassment suit
A seven-figure harassment suit by a former top city official has forced two Hanford lawmakers to find new legal representation.
May 18, 2022
Kings Co. firefighter tax measure attracts opposition ahead of primary election
A sales tax measure in Kings County that would benefit the fire department is facing newfound opposition.
May 17, 2022
Lemoore launches salvo against effort to swipe to Kings River floodwater
The pushback centers on efforts by a Kern County water agency to divert water from the Kings River.
May 17, 2022
Sun Sound-Off: Kings Co. District Attorney’s Race
The highly-contentious race to be Kings County's top cop has attracted strong opinions. Here are some takes on the race, submitted to The Sun.
May 9, 2022
Fagundes, Hacker trade jabs in Kings Co. DA debate
With election season heating up, Kings County residents had an opportunity this week to hear directly from the candidates vying for District Attorney in a surprising and hotly-contested race.
May 5, 2022