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Seat for sale? Kings Co. Supervisor emerges as pricey proxy fight over water
Has a seat on the sleepy Kings County Board of Supervisors become a proxy fight for control of water flows in the southern San Joaquin Valley?
May 1, 2022
Controversial water pipeline takes center-stage in Kings Co. election
The controversial Kings County water pipeline saga pitting two of the region's largest water players has turned into a campaign issue for Kings County elections.
April 14, 2022
Kings Co. Sheriff, lawmakers balk at revealing Sheriff Department military equipment
A California law mandating the disclosure of surplus military equipment used by law enforcement drew hostile takes from Kings County leaders.
April 12, 2022
Judge temporarily halts controversial Kings Co. water pipeline
Construction on a controversial water pipeline in Kings County has, once again, halted.
April 7, 2022
Kings Co. pulls back, mulls options on halting massive ag water pipeline
An effort to halt the construction of a controversial water pipeline in Kings County found itself backed-up late last week.
April 4, 2022
Hanford lawmakers, city face suit by top city official over harassment claims
Hanford City Council members Art Brieno and Francisco Ramirez are at the center of the suit over alleged harassment and attempts to undermine an independent investigation.
May 18, 2022
Cozy relationships, sex harassment scandal prompt challenge to Kings Co. DA
Former Kings County prosecutor Sarah Hacker is challenging District Attorney Keith Fagundes in June. Here's a look at the fight ahead.
March 20, 2022
Valley plays supporting role in Netflix’s popular “Life After Death”
A new Netflix show is captivating audiences with a storyline ripped from mid-20th Century headlines in the San…
March 17, 2022
Sharp moves: Hanford City Hall shakeup sees ex-Mayor recapture leadership post
Diane Sharp may no longer be Hanford's Mayor, but she didn't leave Tuesday's City Council meeting empty handed.
May 18, 2022
Kings Co. lawmakers support new operating deal for Tachi Palace Casino
Tachi Palace Casino Resort received a boost from Kings County as it looks to maintain its operations into the future.
March 15, 2022