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- Council OKs master-planned community in NW Hanford
Villagio, a masterplanned community in northwest Hanford, will move forward. On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously signed off on the development that could become home for nearly 4,300 people in 10 to 20 ...
- Getaway try cut short by disabled car
Hanford police arrested a wanted Fresno parolee on Monday afternoon when he attempted to speed away from officers in a vehicle apparently loaded with ammunition and drugs -- only to have his getaway cut short ...
- Custom 2002 Chevy S10 - Accident Prone
Have you ever heard that old adage If it can go wrong, it will? Also, how about, If I didn't have bad luck, I would have no luck at all? The story of Brian "Slappy McNasty" Stubblefield's '02 Chevy S-10 would ...
- High speed pursuit runs through downtown
What started as a relatively quiet New Year's day ended with a flurry of activity on Thursday when an allegedly intoxicated man attempted to flee from Hanford police officers, leading them on a high speed ...
- Local law on lookout for those driving and texting
Traffic officers across Kings County are gearing up for Thursday's change in the cell phone driving laws, as the new year looks to bring the focus "back on driving" and away from text messaging, according to ...
- Oh Sherrie - Steve Perry
If only one singer could be selected as the most identifiable with '80s arena rock, it would have to be Journey's Steve Perry.
- Year in Review: Hanford government -- a year of controversy and change
The corn ethanol controversy hit home in Hanford in 2008. A distilling plant proposed by Great Valley Ethanol -- a $115 million project pushed by the boom -- was proposed in south Hanford.
- A busy New Yeara s for law enforcement
The first day of the new year saw a high volume of arrests on Thursday, as more than 40 people were booked into the Kings County Jail on charges stemming from drunk and disorderly conduct and driving under the ...
- As recession deepens, so does milk surplus
FOWLER, California : The long economic boom, fueled by easy credit that allowed people to spend money they did not have, led to a huge oversupply of cars, houses and shopping malls, as recent months have made ...
- New Year's brings heavy patrols tonight
The Hanford Police Department and local law enforcement agencies across Kings County are preparing for the new year by increasing the number of patrols on the road tonight, to make sure drunken drivers don't ...
- Hanford home to rare cheese processFagundes Family makes naturally-aged cheese with own cows
Great cheese apparently comes from happy cows, but farmstead cheese is a rare commodity in California.
- Year in Review: New school opens' state budget woes worsen
Hanford's third comprehensive high school is under construction and set to open in fall 2009.
- Biz Beat: Glenn Giacomazzi makes living from purifying Hanford's water
Some Hanford residents complain about the unique taste and smell of the city's water.
- Quizno's shop struck Tuesday night, three days after KFC held up
A second chain restaurant in Hanford has been hit by armed robbers within the past four days, but police dona t believe the cases are directly related.
- Planners approve 326-acre development
The Hanford City Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended approving the Villagio development, which would bring a mixture of houses, parks, bike paths, school, church and commercial areas to north Hanford.
- The fate of Highway 198 expressway project remains unsure
State leaders' drastic action this week halting $4 billion in public works loans could delay Kings County-area projects totaling nearly $14 million, according to information from a state panel.
- Madera man suspected of passing bad checks; had been sought on numerous warrants out of Kings County
A Madera man wanted on numerous warrants out of Kings County during the past several years was arrested in Kern County Friday on charges of passing a bad check, Kings County Sheriff's Department officials said.
- Still looking to grow: Master-planned community proposed in north Hanford
A slumping economy and housing market crash don't seem to stop Ennis Homes and Jim Clark.
- Warming center on hold; officials on standby
Ita s freezing out there. And weather forecasters say ita s not going to get much warmer toward the end of the week, as another wave of cold air follows the arctic front that brought ample rain to Kings County ...
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City DescriptionHanford is an important commercial and cultural center in the south central San Joaquin Valley and is the county seat of Kings County, California. It is the principal city of the Hanford-Corcoran, California Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA Code 25260), which encompasses all of Kings County, including the cities of Hanford and Corcoran. The ZIP Code is 93230 (93232 for post office boxes). The city of Hanford is surrounded by communities that do not fall within the city limits but use the same zip code. These communities include Grangeville, Hardwick and Home Garden.
The population was 41,686 at the 2000 census. However, the California Department of Finance estimates that the population had grown to 51,965 as of January 1, 2008.
Hanford is located at 36°19′39″N 119°38′44″W / 36.3275, -119.64556 (36.3275, -119.6457). It is situated in the south central portion of California's San Joaquin Valley, 28 miles (45 km) SSE of the city of Fresno, at an elevation of 249 feet (76 m) above sea level. The terrain is level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.1 square miles (33.9 km²), all of which is land not covered by water. The only natural ... Read MoreCity Contained By:City Contains:Size:
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