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Several agencies joined forces in a special operation to combat human trafficking and child exploitation.

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On Fridays, Kings County employees can now leave at noon after the Kings County Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday a permanent change in hours to the public for participant departments in a newly adopted alternative work schedule. Officials say this change was enacted to accommodate a voluntary 9/80 work schedule […]

A wrong-way crash involving three cars resulted in the death of a 24-year-old driver in Kings County Sunday morning.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for multiple areas in Central California, including Caruthers, San Joaquin, Selma, Hanford, Corcoran, Lemoore, Los Banos, Dos Palos, Merced, Madera, Mendota, as well as the West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. The advisory is in effect from 2 AM to 11 AM PST on Tuesday.

CORCORAN, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) – A fire sparked in the city of Corcoran on Monday near Hanna and Van Dorsten Avenues, the Kings County Fire Department said. Kings County Fire says it started around 12:30 a.m. on Monday at a building that used to be the Corcoran Hospital on Hanna and Van Dorsten Avenue. The building […]

HANFORD, Calif. (KGET) — Before a preliminary hearing is scheduled, attorneys and others connected to the case of Jamie Osuna will meet to discuss the pros and cons of pursuing the death penalty against the Kern County murderer. Although the Kings County District Attorney’s Office hasn’t formally announced whether it will seek death, a prosecutor […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Convicted Kern County murderer Jamie Osuna ran late to a court hearing in Hanford on Monday because he spit on an officer while being transported from his prison cell, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. at Corcoran State Prison, according to […]

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around hanford..

During Tuesday’s Kings County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board unanimously approved the purchase and sale agreement with the State for 501 East King Street in Avenal where the Avenal Courthouse sits. Administrative analyst Matthew Boyett gave some background on the property saying in 2008, the State acquired 58.01...

It’s a big test baby: Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant marked the arrival of its first nearly 7-ton canister of test glass. Top managers and workers gathered in one of the massive facilities’ frigid export bays to celebrate the birth of the test glass at the radioactive cleanup site in southeast Washington.

Another phase of the preservation of the old Kings Hand Laundry building is soon to be one to checked off the completed list. The ADA-compliant ramp to the back door will be finished this week, and the next phase of the project to transform the building into a museum is planned. Another round of fundraiser for the project will begin soon.

Get ready to celebrate the remarkable efforts in our community at the 2023 Kings County Prevention Awards, an event that shines a light on the invaluable work of prevention in our local area. Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 7th, from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Two incidents occurred in Huron, California this week resulting in one fatality. The first incident involved a shooting that took place around 2 am on Sunday near Huron Elementary School. April Diaz, 37, was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, Andrew Leon, 19, turned himself in later that night in Monterey County. Investigators believe an argument between Leon and Diaz preceded the shooting. The second incident occurred shortly before 2 am on Sunday in the same area. A person was found dead on the road, and no suspect information has been released.

The Fire Department and Parks & Community Services Department are hiring for Firefighter and Part-Time Laborer positions. The firefighter position offers a monthly salary between $5,526 and $6,717. Applications close on 12/18/23. There are also two Part-Time Laborer vacancies in the Parks & Community Services/Parks Division. The hourly wage for this role is $15.50 to $17.50, with applications due by 12/15/23. Visit the City's job opportunities webpage for more details.Visit here for more details.

Tomorrow is Mom’s birthday. While she’s not here on this plane to celebrate with us, I will certainly be celebrating her. Today, I perused some of her scrapbooks and I am sharing a few things from them. Perhaps there are a few new things to learn about Camille Chan Wing’s life.

The season of giving is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by attending the Christmas Charity Festival! This festive event is set to take place on Thu, Dec 07, from 6pm to 10pm at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, located at 400 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230.

TRI-CITIES, Wash. - A new three-part stamp was released by the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP) featuring three important locations from the Manhattan Project according to Visit Tri-Cities. The Hanford Site's B Reactor is one-third of the stamp. The other two parts feature the Main Gate Park at Los...

The incident occurred at Hanford-Dole Elementary School last Thursday, Nov. 30, when a student was found to have a BB gun, according to the school’s principal Julie Hartness.

Avenal State Prison (ASP) has transcended its function as a correctional facility to become a vital player in the socio-economic landscape of Avenal, California. Since its inception in 1987, ASP has been instrumental in the town's development, providing a plethora of job opportunities and fostering a deep-seated relationship with the local community. The 'wagon wheel' design of the prison is not only architecturally unique but also houses programs that are pivotal for inmate rehabilitation, such as educational and vocational training, aiming to equip inmates for a smoother reintegration into society.