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Developer committed to building Northstar Courts, behavioral health housing in Hanford
“We don’t have a single project where someone’s disability has ruined the neighborhood," said Jessica Hoff Berzac, co-owner of project developer UPHoldings.
Hanford-based behavioral health housing project takes heat from residents. Here’s how local officials are reacting.
With state funding secured and a property that requires no additional bureaucratic hurdles to open a behavioral housing project, residents are venting at Hanford and Kings County officials.
Valley cities balk at ballot measure seeking to raise threshold for tax hikes
Two Central Valley cities are voicing their opposition to a ballot initiative that would rein in the ability for local governments to raise taxes on residents.
Judge: Kings Co. water pipeline blockade can continue
The literal blockade of heavy equipment stopping Kings County water giant Sandridge Partners from building a mysterious pipeline will continue.
Kings Co. OKs deal to secure water for Kettleman City
Despite little support from Sacramento, Kettleman City will not run dry in 2022.
Kings Co. nears deal to stave off water shortage in Kettleman City
The deal, likely to be backed by government grants, comes as local officials have grown dismayed at state inaction as they flushed precious December stormwater into the Pacific.
Hanford-based EV manufacturing hopeful Faraday Future launches probe over fraud allegations
A report from short-seller J Capital brought to light issues about the company's founder reaping benefits from its recent IPO.
Hanford hikes recreational marijuana tax to legal maximum
Shortly after deciding to add a third recreational pot shop, Kings County's largest city is looking to leverage legal pot's financial benefits quickly.
Kings Co. pushes back on Calif. limiting water supplies for Kettleman City
Kings County lawmakers doubled down on their push for emergency water resources for Kettleman City, while also tackling redistricting, PG&E's rate increase, and the STEP Act.
State rebuffs Kettleman City’s pleas for minimum water supplies in 2022
State water regulators have a harsh message for Kings County's tourist stop-over town of Kettleman City: pray for rain.
