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Hanford bar’s license revoked after cocaine sold to investigators, state says
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A bar in Hanford has had its state license to sell alcohol revoked after employees sold controlled substances to undercover agents on multiple occasions, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control said on Wednesday. The action was taken against The Lacey in Hanford, located at 889 E. Lacey Boulevard. According to ABC, […]
Kings County reaches agreement with its firefighters after 10-month deadlock
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – After a contract deadlock lasting approximately 10 months, the firefighters of Kings County and the Board of Supervisors in Kings County have come to an agreement. According to Kings County, the collective bargaining agreement with the Kings County Firefighters’ Association is in place of the one that expired on June 30, […]
Party disturbance leads to shooting, explosives discovery, deputies say
LEMOORE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 25-year-old man is behind bars after explosive devices were found at his residence after a search warrant was issued due to an attempted homicide. In the early morning hours of April 19, Kings County dispatch received a call about a shooting. That’s where 25-year-old Maiya Garcia shot a 36-year-old victim […]
IDENTIFIED: Woman who died after found lying on Hanford road
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Hanford Police Department has identified a 42-year-old woman who died after she was found lying on the road with multiple injuries. Police say 42-year-old Rose Pena was found on the road on April 23 around 11 p.m. near Phillips and Redington Streets. Investigators say she had injuries consistent with being […]
Last chance for residents to comment in writing on the possibility of probation for the Tule subbasin
Residents in southern Tulare County have a final chance to share their thoughts in writing with the state Water Resources Control Board on whether the region should go on groundwater probation. But they need to get their comments to the board by noon May 7. Water Board staff is recommending...
Victim critical after ‘significant head wound’ in Hanford
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – One person is in the hospital following an assault in Hanford which resulted in what police described as a “significant head wound” being inflicted on the victim. Officers say they were called shortly after midnight on April 25 to a report of a disturbance at 920 E. Lavey Boulevard. Officers were […]
DOJ: $1.4M of COVID-19 relief funds stolen, Clovis man sentenced
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 48-year-old man from Clovis was sentenced on Monday following the theft of $1.4 million worth of COVID-19 relief money, according to the federal Department of Justice. Prosecutors say 48-year-old Ruben Mireles owned and operated a contracting business in Kings County, originally called Vista Pacific Labor Solutions Inc. (VPLS), then changed […]
Kings County public health services to continue despite fire
HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Following a fire to their facility on Monday, the Kings County Department of Public Health will continue their services despite the fire, county officials announced. At around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, officials say the Kings County Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 330 Campus Drive in Hanford. The fire […]
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