The City of Hanford now owes Helena Agri-Enterprises $12 million after the Hanford City Council voted to settle a lawsuit by the company against the city. After an initial payment of $7.5 million in 30 days, the city must cough up the remaining balance in annual installments beginning on March 1, 2024. A ten-year legal […]
On Thursday, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to introduce the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. Chinese ownership of domestic agricultural land has increased from $81 million in 2010 to $1.8 billion in 2020, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The large-scale […]
Kings County agreed to settle the sexual harassment filed by the former top DA investigator, Robert Waggle, in the District Attorney’s office, the Visalia-Hanford-Lemoore Future has learned. Waggle’s suit against the county stems from alleged behavior by District Attorney Keith Fagundes involving Waggle who worked in the DA’s office starting in 2010, according to the […]
If you are searching for a layered, complex, and slightly crazy city council race – Hanford never disappoints. Factions have emerged between the candidates running for city council, and the obvious bloc seems to be Hanford City Council members Amanda Saltray and Francisco Ramirez, and candidate for District E Cheyne Strawn, who all belong to […]
On Saturday October 15th, 2022, the Hanford Police K9 Foundation will be hosting its 5th Annual “Oktoberfest” Craft Beer Festival at Hanford Civic Park. Enjoy unlimited craft beer, food, and live music performances from InKahootz and DJ “The Marshal” for only $45. Ticket holders must be 21 to attend. Tickets should be purchased ahead of […]
When: Thursday, August 25th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Civic Park in Downtown Hanford This Thursday, August 25th, the Thursday Night Market Place will be honoring Wyland Gomes’ birthday in downtown Hanford. Wyland, a Hanford native, was only ten years old when his life was selfishly stolen from him on March 2, 2020. To honor […]
The National Guard Bureau and Department of the Air Force held an informational meeting August 10 at the Portuguese Hall in Lemoore about the proposal to locate the F-35A Lightning II and the F-15EX at the Naval Air Station Lemoore (NAS). The National Guard Bureau proposes to beddown one squadron of F-15EX aircraft at two […]
There is no evidence that Hanford City Council members Francisco Ramirez and Art Brieno accepted bribes from a Hanford business owner, according to an August 5 press release from the Kings County Sheriff’s Office. The two council members had been accused of accepting bribes in July 2020 from Richard Aguilar, owner of the Richard Aguilar […]
Major leadership changes occurred recently in two of the city’s most important departments. Long-time public works director and engineer John Doyel resigned effective August 26. Workload and the lack of staffing in the department played a role in his resignation, the Visalia-Hanford-Lemoore Future has learned. Doyel is on vacation and could not be reached for […]
A press release from the City of Hanford Last night, the Hanford City Council directed City staff to notify Hanford Businesses and Residents of the Governor’s recent executive order and the City of Hanford Drought Response Measures. The State of California is in the midst of a severe, multi-year drought with the first three months […]