Hanford City Council voted at its March 19 meeting to legalize pot deliveries and recreational marijuana inside city limits. Recreational pot is legal in the state, but is not legal within the city of Hanford or many other Central Valley towns. But that is about to change. The council voted 4-1 to allow two storefront […]
It used to be that the local newspaper publisher or editor was a fixture in the community—someone you would see at Rotary or church on Sunday. This visibility built trust and confidence for the newspaper in the community. But as the newspaper industry undergoes a wrenching transformation from print to a more online presence, many […]
City Council Cancels Town Hall Concerning Buying 6th Street Building for Homeless Services Hanford City Council voted January 15 to declare the Bastille and the land surrounding the historic building as surplus. The vote was 5-0. Declaring a property as surplus is the first step in selling it. Barrelhouse Brewing expressed interest in buying the […]
Editors Note: The writer of this article has been involved in the efforts to save the 18 acres west of Hidden Valley Park for future park expansion Pros Consulting was hired at a cost of nearly $96,000 to update Hanford’s park master plan. Michael Svetz, lead consultant on the project, told members of the Hanford […]
The Hanford City Council swore-in three new members at its regular meeting on December 18–former council members Francicsco Ramirez and Art Brieno and newcomer John Draxler. After the swearing-in ceremony it was time for the annual reorganization of the council. City Council Member Martin Devine nominated Council Member Sue Sorenson for mayor and she was […]
In a surprising political upset, recalled councilman Francisco Ramirez defeated Diane Sharp for the Area D council seat which encompasses central and south Hanford. In a recent election update, Ramirez is ahead by just 65 votes in the November 6 contest according to the Kings County Registrar of Voters on November 19. Although the department […]
Hanford’s hot new company, Faraday Future (FF) recently met a build milestone by producing its first pre-production vehicle, the 1000 horsepower ultra-luxury FF 91. As a celebration, the Hanford plant opened its doors to futurists and demonstrated their newest creation with friends and family. Despite a small fire that occurred within the car during the […]
A Press Release issued by Congress Member David Valadao’s Campaign HANFORD – Today, TJ Cox’s distributed a press release explicitly stating claims against his health care facility, Bella Vista Memory Care, “are false.” In response, Valadao for Congress Campaign Spokesman, Cole Rojewski, released the following statement: “Mr. Cox can try as best he can to […]
The Hanford Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidates’ forum in the Civic Auditorium on October 21. John Draxler is challenging incumbent David Ayers for Area A. Francisco Ramirez, who was recalled in January, is challenging incumbent Dianne Sharp for Area D. Art Brieno, Jason Kemp Van Ee, Savino Perrico, and Cheyne Strawn are running for […]
Hidden Valley Park and Hanford planning issues Hanford only has 2.2 acres of open space of parkland per 1,000 people. But that number may be exaggerated as city staff included open spaces that are fenced off to the public. Mickey Stoddard, a parks and Recreation Commissioner, detailed 130 acres of open spaces that were locked up […]