The cooler weather also means a kind of comfort. It is the time when cozy and comforting foods come out of my kitchen.
Save Mart and FoodMaxx stores throughout the Central Valley are providing solutions for shoppers’ holiday gatherings and entertaining occasion…
Here’s a quick quiz: What replaced the food pyramid, the government guide to healthy eating that stood for nearly 20 years?
I never buy a Thanksgiving turkey that feeds my family. I buy one so big, it could feed the entire neighborhood. When a ten-pounder will do, I…
A dozen or so years ago, I arrived home and found Mom sitting at the dining table, old calendars and appointment books strewn about. She was w…
Located in the heart of the biggest commercial area in Hanford, Black Bear Diner on Lacey Boulevard is a franchise business owned by local bus…
Stafford’s Chocolates, with stores in Porterville, Solvang and San Luis Obispo, has been awarded the 2022 Small Business of the Year Award pre…
Blanca Partida, the new owner of B&C Mexican Bar & Grill has taken over this restaurant with the help of her family and husband. This…
As I have written previously, I probably have enough material for a book on the single subject of the gambling dens in China Alley.
When it comes to getting a head start on the day, K & J FroYo Kafe is the place to be.
After World War II, the Chinese population in Hanford declined and the school closed around 1960. New life was breathed into the Chinese Schoo…
Rina and Steven Chhann are the enthusiastic and truly genuine husband and wife duo that help make Donut King one of Hanford's great donut shops.
Prior to the 1920s, the children growing up in Hanford’s Chinatown knew little else but family, work, school, and China Alley. Then the Newton…
So, if you were waiting right now, pray while you wait. Read while you wait. Praise while you wait. Because you’re not going to be waiting lon…
After its first 10 games, College of the Sequoias' women's basketball team has emerged with the state's No. 2 Ratings Percentage Index, a key …
The West Hills College Child Development Center has announced a sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Prior to the 1920s, the children growing up in Hanford’s Chinatown knew little else but work, school, and China Alley. However, the Chinese gi…
There are two locations in Hanford -- one located on the high-trafficked street of Elm and the other quaintly tucked away on 10th Ave. Both lo…
The annual Kings Faire returns to Civic Park Oct. 1-2.
I would love to be writing a column about the return of the Moon Festival; instead I am writing that it is not going to happen, we won’t be pr…
La Michoacana Plus is a new Mexican ice cream shop, located at 1848 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford. With over 200 flavors of ice cream and fresh fruit …
There were unexpected coincidences that, like so many things that happen in China Alley, bordered on the mystical. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
The People’s Casino introduces Chef Manuel Carbajal, Food and Beverage Supervisor of The River Steakhouse. Carbajal plays a significant role i…
Aside from having to brown then chill butter for one, they were quick and easy. Fewer ingredients than I had anticipated and so easy ...
Geta Xpress is located at 480 N 11th Ave, in the Hanford Town Center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday. The phone number is 559-582-6…
New Round Table Pizza opens in Lemoore.
All my telephone memories and stories reminded me of one of Uncle Richard’s.
As I have written before, Grandfather Chan was in vaudeville. He played the saxophone and was in a trio called the Kwang Tung Trio, Kwang Tun …
National Mochi Day is coming up on Monday, Aug. 8, a day to celebrate the delicious traditional Japanese cakes that have taken the world by storm.