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Section of Hwy 41 in Kings County to open after 6-month closure
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – After a six-month closure, Caltrans announced the reopening of a section of Highway 41 in Kings County. Caltrans officials say a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be on Aug. 1 for the reopening of Highway 41 from Quail Avenue to Highway 198 after a six-month closure. This comes after officials announced the […]
High-speed rail project to close, impact Kings County areas
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – More areas are going to be impacted by the California High-Speed Rail Project in Kings County, the California High-Speel Rail Authority announced. Officials say intermittent traffic impacts will be seen along Highway 43, between Grangeville and Lacey Boulevards in Kings County, as well as between Pickerell and Oregon Avenues, beginning […]
Hanford Renaissance Fair to charge admission for the first time
The Hanford Renaissance Fair will charge admission for the first time in its 45 year history when it opens later this year. Hanford Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert said there were several reasons for the decision to add an entrance fee for this year's event. The fee is $5 for admission, an amount Albert called "modest" in light of the rates charged at other fairs in the surrounding communities.
Local taxpayers to vote in November on a one percent sales tax
The Lemoore City Council, at its July meeting, approved a resolution to place a one percent sales tax on the November 5 general election ballot. The measure was voted upon on July 2. The measure is slated for the Nov. 5 general election and asks voters to approve a measure...
Hanford, Lemoore libraries will close for nearly a year during renovations
Nearly one year ago, the Kings County Library announced the awarding of more than $13 million in grant funds through an initiative designed to improve efficiency, modernize safety, improve access for disabled visitors, and address critical infrastructure and maintenance problems. While no firm date is in place, the Hanford and...
BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency
California is experiencing whiplash between boom-and-bust cycles of prolonged drought and atmospheric rivers. The unpredictable nature of our climate makes The post BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency appeared first on The Business Journal.
Central Valley real estate assessed values continue to rise
Central Valley assessed property values continued to rise in the last fiscal year, with Fresno County’s tax roll increasing for The post Central Valley real estate assessed values continue to rise appeared first on The Business Journal.
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