Season 3
Hanford Insider: Rob Isquierdo - Reestablishing Stratford
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The week’s headlines feel different when you hear them from the people building the future they want to live in. We sit down with podcaster and community organizer Rob Esquerdo to trace a clear line from storytelling to action: how a classroom-bo…
Hanford Insider: CalTrans Plans, Community Events, And Hanford Sports…
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Big projects are finally lining up for Kings County, and the details matter. We sit down with Caltrans District 6’s Alex Aguilera to unpack the planned 198–9th Avenue interchange, how five design alternatives could reconnect north and south Hanfo…
Fire safety, fall events, and a comeback win: a Hanford Insider tour …
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! The week bursts with energy—city moves that affect our day-to-day, a stacked fall calendar, a symphony season opener, and a high school football finish that had us on our feet. We also bring a crucial safety story to the front: Fire Chief Daniel …
Hanford Insider: Cultural Celebrations - Renaissance Fair and Moon Fe…
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Fall festivities take center stage in Hanford as our community gears up for a season packed with beloved traditions and exciting changes. The 46th annual Renaissance of Kings Fair returns to Civic Park on October 4-5, bringing with it a rich tape…
Hanford Insider: Kings Partnership's Community Services
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Kings Partnership serves as a vital lifeline for Kings County residents, offering an impressive array of free services designed to strengthen families and build community resilience. Program coordinator Jennifer Quinones brings enthusiasm and exp…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Hanford Insider: Supervisor Doug Verboon
Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Dive into a fascinating conversation with Doug Verboon, Kings County Board of Supervisor for District 3, as he unpacks the inner workings of county government and shares his vision for Kings County's future. As a fifth-generation resident with de…