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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 18, 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 6, 2022
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 2, 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 15, 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 13, 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