Jobless rate shoots up again

Kings County's unemployment rate climbed to 15.5 percent in October, the state Employment Development Department reported today.

UK man cleared of wife’s death during nightmare

LONDON (AP) -- A British man who said he strangled his wife during a nightmare about fighting off an intruder has been found innocent in her death.

A holiday glow

The Hanford Recreation Department hosted the third annual Luminaria Thursday night, a free holiday event downtown. It was the first of the weekly 4 Nights of Christmas, in which downtown Hanford businesses will stay open late.

Fire reveals possible murder, drug operation

A morning barn fire just south of Riverdale may be tied to an underground marijuana grow and a murder, according to the Kings County Sheriff's Office.

County expands eligibility for H1N1 vaccine

People age 19 to 64 with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk of flu-related complications may now receive the swine flu vaccine, Kings County health officials have announced.

Highway 198 widening officially starts construction

It's been a long road for advocates of the Highway198 widening project. Pulling together funding to turn the road into an expressway has been a grueling two decade-long exercise in tedium.

Fallen local soldier honored in Hawaii

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii — Military personnel, family and friends gathered on Tuesday at Marines Corps Base Hawaii to honor the nine Marines — including Lance Cp. Alfonso Ochoa Jr. of Hanford — and one Navy corpsman killed in action during deployment this year in Afghanistan.

Downtown Hanford Christmas parade slated for Nov. 27

Hanford's annual Christmas parade through downtown is scheduled for Nov. 27. This year's theme is "A Storybook Christmas."

Human Services agency requests donated gifts for area foster children

The Kings County Human Services Agency/Child Protective Services Division is collecting gifts to provide for Christmas holiday gifts for foster children around the county.

Hanford’s leaf pick up program under way

HANFORD — On Monday Hanford began its annual leaf pickup program, which will continue weekly through January.

Prizeweek climbs to $800

Let’s talk turkey. Not about next week’s Thanksgiving menu, but rather the money you could win by playing the Prizeweek puzzle.

Correction

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County expands eligibility for H1N1 vaccine

People age 19 to 64 with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk of flu-related complications may now receive the swine flu vaccine, Kings County health officials have announced.

CA man allegedly paid teens to spit in his face

Mich. police nab wrong-way driver twice in 3 days

Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate with kiss

Man who claimed disability spotted on TV show

Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat

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