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Hanford Insider: Adventist Health Transforms Hanford's Medical Landscape
June 8, 2025

Hanford Insider: Adventist Health Transforms Hanford's Medical Landscape

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! What does world-class healthcare look like when it's right in your backyard? Tim Haydock, Operations Executive at Adventist Health Central California, joins us to reveal how specialized medical care has quietly transformed in Kings County. Did yo…
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The Hanford Civic Auditorium Turns 100: A Century of Memories
June 1, 2025

The Hanford Civic Auditorium Turns 100: A Century of Memories

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Hanford's crown jewel is turning 100, and we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate! Join us for an in-depth look at the Century of Memories celebration marking the centennial of the Hanford Civic Auditorium—a building that has shaped our comm…
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Hanford Insider Podcast: Memorial Day Ceremonies & City Council Actions
May 24, 2025

Hanford Insider Podcast: Memorial Day Ceremonies & City Council Actions

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Leadership changes take center stage in Hanford as City Manager Mario Cifuentez announces his upcoming departure after nearly five years at the helm. Taking a position in Cottonwood, Arizona, Cifuentez leaves thoughtful advice for his successor: …
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Hanford Insider: 80 Years of Gonsalves Fasso Nursery
May 18, 2025

Hanford Insider: 80 Years of Gonsalves Fasso Nursery

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Stepping through the doors of Gonsalves-Fasso Nursery feels like entering a living time capsule of Hanford's history. Paul Rhodes, the third-generation owner of this 80-year-old floral institution, welcomes us into his world with stories that spa…
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Hanford Insider: Off the Vine's Tasty Bold Move
May 10, 2025

Hanford Insider: Off the Vine's Tasty Bold Move

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Discover the heartbeat of Hanford in this packed episode featuring a candid conversation with local entrepreneur Kayla Houk, who shares the remarkable journey of Off the Vine Restaurant from pandemic-born charcuterie delivery service to downtown …
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Hanford Insider: Celebrating our Educators
May 4, 2025

Hanford Insider: Celebrating our Educators

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The heartbeat of community education takes center stage in this week's Hanford Insider as we celebrate Educator Appreciation Month. Against the backdrop of bustling local n...
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Recent Blog Posts

Hanford Civic Auditorium 100th Anniversary
June 3, 2025

Hanford Civic Auditorium 100th Anniversary

Hanford's historic Civic Auditorium is turning 100 years old, and the community is coming together to celebrate this momentous occasion with a Century of Memories celebration. This iconic landmark has been at the center of Hanford's cultural life si…

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Period Product Poverty
Feb. 28, 2025

Period Product Poverty

In today's world, menstruation is still surrounded by stigma and, unfortunately, financial barriers that prevent many women from obtaining necessary hygiene products. Period product poverty refers to the dire situation in which women, especially tho…

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Soroptimist Club Dream It, Be It Conference
Feb. 2, 2025

Soroptimist Club Dream It, Be It Conference

The latest episode of the Hanford Insider shines a spotlight on an important community event, the "Dream It, Be It" conference, which is organized by the Soroptimist International of Hanford. This initiative aims to empower young women aged 14 to 18…

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