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Hanford Insider: The Fight Against Homelessness
Sept. 7, 2025

Hanford Insider: The Fight Against Homelessness

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The Kings County Homelessness Collaborative represents a remarkable coalition of 18 organizations working together to tackle one of our community's most persistent challenges. In this eye-opening conversation, Hanford City Councilman Mark Kairis …
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Hanford Insider: Behind the scenes of a historic downtown law firm
Aug. 31, 2025

Hanford Insider: Behind the scenes of a historic downtown law firm

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A historic downtown law firm is making waves in Hanford with their commitment to community, clients, and careers. The Griswold LaSalle Law Firm, celebrating 80 years of service, has transformed the iconic Hanford Furniture Building into a thrivin…
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Hanford Insider: Remembering Wyland Gomes
Aug. 24, 2025

Hanford Insider: Remembering Wyland Gomes

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Tragedy often reveals the true character of a community. When Christy Camara lost her son Wyland under horrific circumstances in March 2020, Hanford didn't just offer condolences—it embraced her mission to prevent similar tragedies and honor her …
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Hanford Insider: High School District unveils campus improvements
Aug. 17, 2025

Hanford Insider: High School District unveils campus improvements

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Step inside the remarkable transformation happening across Hanford Joint Union High School District campuses in this revealing conversation with district leaders Renee Creech, Lance Dowd, and Ben Stidman. Against the backdrop of steady enrollment…
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Hanford Insider: Pickleball Fever is Bringing Communities Together
Aug. 10, 2025

Hanford Insider: Pickleball Fever is Bringing Communities Together

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The fast-growing phenomenon of pickleball has taken Hanford by storm, creating a vibrant community that welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. Our deep dive into this increasingly popular sport reveals why it's captured the hearts of so m…
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Mayor Travis Paden Wednesday Wrap Up 8/6/25
Aug. 6, 2025

Mayor Travis Paden Wednesday Wrap Up 8/6/25

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Mayor Travis Paden takes listeners behind the scenes of Hanford's marathon six-hour City Council meeting in this special edition of the Hanford Insider Podcast. What started at 4 PM and stretched until 10 PM covered critical decisions that will s…
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Recent Blog Posts

Board of Supervisors - Doug Verboon
Aug. 3, 2025

Board of Supervisors - Doug Verboon

In a revealing conversation on The Hanford Insider podcast, Kings County Board of Supervisor Doug Verboon provided valuable insights into ongoing county projects and his approach to public service. As a fifth-generation resident of the Central Valle…

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Vice Mayor Nancy Howze
June 29, 2025

Vice Mayor Nancy Howze

The Hanford Insider recently celebrated its 100th episode milestone with a compelling interview featuring Hanford's new Vice Mayor, Nancy Howze. As she reflects on her first six months in office, Howes offers valuable insights into the inner working…

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The Heart of Hanford: Community Updates and The Children's Storybook Garden
June 15, 2025

The Heart of Hanford: Community Updates and The Children's Storybook …

In the latest episode of The Hanford Insider podcast, host Rob Bentley delves into the vibrant happenings around our community, spotlighting both significant civic developments and the cherished local gem that is the Children's Storybook Garden and …

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