West Hills College Lemoore graduated a record 800 students this year, with 345 taking the time to walk the stage Thursday night during commenc…
Kingsburg hosted in annual Swedish Fest Thursday through Saturday with a parade, meals, festivities and more.
The Kingsburg Swedish Festival returned to the downtown streets of Kingsburg, with festivities beginning Thursday night, May 18 and lasting th…
Running January through May 2024, the upcoming theater season will feature “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” “Mean Girls”…
Scheduled to fundraise at 40 California animal shelters in 40 days, Jordan’s Way will help Valley Animal Haven, the Kings SPCA and Second Chan…
The Association of American Medical Colleges projects there will be a shortage of 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034.
The fourth Surf Ranch Pro competition begins Saturday morning and continues through Sunday afternoon.
Hosted by Kings County Supervisor Richard Valle at Corcoran’s Technology Learning Center, the town hall featured presentations and a question …
The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown where. “We’re adjusting for survival,” one grower said.
Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) has announced applications are now being accepted for multiple scholarships sponsored by FHCN’s Anita de la V…
A new school year is approaching, and Noble Credit Union is doing its part to ensure local children have the supplies to help them thrive, reg…
Fresno Chaffee Zoo has renewed its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums . Fresno Chaffee Zoo has received multiple awards …
Well Done Moving, Inc. is showing its appreciation for the local community by offering a moving discount to first responders.
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the license of the University Deli Liquor store located at 1752 East…
The Tri-County Conference Kings Division recently announced its All-League teams.
Nearly 200 youths — kindergarten through eighth-graders — converged at Kensington Practice Field in Hanford on June 3 for the second annual Cannon Sanchez Youth Football Camp.
The Kingsburg Vikings baseball team sits one win away from advancing to the Division III CIF Central Section Championship. The Vikings, the No…
The Kingsburg Vikings baseball team went 2-1 at the Fowler Easter Classic.
The Visalia Rawhide have announced their Promotional Schedule for the 2023 season, which begins April 11 at Valley Strong Ballpark. Throughout…
Thousands of local high school student athletes gathered for long practices in the “dog days” of summer but only a select few concluded by pla…
The Lemoore Tigers girls soccer team moved to 9-3-2 overall and 2-0 in the West Yosemite League after an 1-0 win over Tulare Union and 3-2 wi…
Have you noticed precise half moon shaped “bites” in the leaves of an ornamental plant or tree? The plant is otherwise looking healthy and there is no evidence of a visible insect on or under the leaves.
"We can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses."
On June 4, 2023, a group of local ladies will begin their Festa reigns as Senior and Junior Queens along with their attendants.
As I wrote in my previous column, over the years I’ve written snippets from Uncle Richard’s treatise, “Continental/Chinoise Recipes for a Gourmet Dinner,” which he wrote in the mid 1970s. I recently noticed that I had several copies of his writing in one of the many boxes I inherited from Mo…
One of the most popular ways to celebrate Memorial Day locally — “Avenue of Flags” — returns for the 32nd year at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29 in Armona’s Grangeville Cemetery. The Kings County USMC League and other volunteers sponsor the annual event.
Kingsburg hosted in annual Swedish Fest Thursday through Saturday with a parade, meals, festivities and more.
The Kingsburg Swedish Festival returned to the downtown streets of Kingsburg, with festivities beginning Thursday night, May 18 and lasting through Saturday, May 20.
Running January through May 2024, the upcoming theater season will feature “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” “Mean Girls” and “Disney’s Aladdin.”
The Stoneshiver Jamboree is returning to the Kingsburg Historical Park May 20 and tickets are now on sale.
The Carnegie Museum of Kings County is preparing to open to the public this Friday with a new set of artifacts on Portuguese history and culture in Kings County.
"We can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses."
On June 4, 2023, a group of local ladies will begin their Festa reigns as Senior and Junior Queens along with their attendants.
As I wrote in my previous column, over the years I’ve written snippets from Uncle Richard’s treatise, “Continental/Chinoise Recipes for a Gourmet Dinner,” which he wrote in the mid 1970s. I recently noticed that I had several copies of his writing in one of the many boxes I inherited from Mo…
This has been such an interesting year. We never thought we would see an event that would change the world so drastically.
And so, as we sit in our recliners and sofas to watch and listen to the Presidential candidates and their party teammates, the 2020 election is being billed as a battle for the very existence of our democracy.
OK, now it’s getting personal.
There I was, just like every morning. Coffee cup at my side, working the crossword puzzle.
Columnist’s note: I got lazy over the Holiday weekend, so I’m turning this week’s column over to the family pooch:
Power to the people.
The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown wher…
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his plan to cover a California budget deficit now projected at $31.5 billion, up from $22.5 billion in January. He s…
If the lake were to suddenly reappear as it once was, Lemoore and Kettleman City homeowners would have lakefront property, Alpaugh would be an…
The California Water Service will host a free community festival on Thursday, May 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park Plaza in Selma.
The High-Speed Rail Authority is using dirt from an earthen rail embankment to help build levees and raise roadways, including a road along Avenue 56.
The City of Kingsburg has announced five new murals displayed in their downtown corridor.
The High-Speed Rail Authority is using dirt from an earthen rail embankment to help build levees and raise roadways, including a road along Avenue 56.
Former Hanford educator Edward Gomes will be the new Superintendent of the Selma Unified School District (SUSD) effective July 1.
A solar energy project at Naval Air Station Lemoore first announced in 2015 is still moving forward.
Two grants totaling nearly $750,000 will help Fresno Pacific University more quickly prepare highly qualified teachers for Valley classrooms.
Like someone flipped a switch, the calendar change from March to April also suddenly turned the water spigot off over the South Valley.
West Hills will host two upcoming events that may help students find a new career.
The annual Sikh Day Parade came to Selma from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16. A piece of Highway 43 through Selma was closed for the ev…