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Help Us Celebrate California Clean Air Day!

Did you know it's #CleanAirDayCA? Help us celebrate by pledging to help clear the air.

One small way you can help us work towards improving the Valley's air quality and protecting public health is by sharing your thoughts about the future...

Walk with a Doc-October

Join our next Walk with a Doc event on October 14 at 9 a.m. at Centennial Park in Hanford. Dr. Douglas Talk, Adventist Health OB/GYN, will be there to discuss breast cancer risk and screening and to enjoy a light walk around the park.

This is a free event,...

Now Hiring: Construction Coordinator/Inspector & Part-Time Laborers

Check out our most recent job openings!

Construction Coordinator/Inspector – Public Works$5,995 - $7,287/monthClosing date: 10/20/23

Part Time Laborer (2 vacancies) – Parks & Community Services Department$15.50 - $17.50/hourClosing d...

City Receives $1 Million Grant From U.S. Forest Service

Recently, the City of Hanford was awarded $1 million from the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Grants, part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

The "Hanford Goes Green" project includes planting trees and empowering individ...

City Seeks Grant Funding for "People's Bridge" Over Highway 198

The City of Hanford is currently applying for the Department of Transportation's Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Grant Program, part of the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program. 

If awarded the grant funding, the City prop...

Yoga Breaks for October, Returns in November

Yoga at the Longfield Center will pause for the month of October, but return in November! And you can sign up now.

560 S. Douty Street, Hanford

Saturdays in November(4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)9 -10 a.m.

Seniors $16/monthAdults $20/month

Bring your yoga mat & ...

Now Hiring: Police Chief

The City of Hanford is looking for its next Police Chief.

$150,228 - $182,604/year (DOQ)

Closing date: 10/27/23 by 4 p.m.

More information about how to apply here.

View the full job description and benefits.

High-Speed Rail Announces Shoulder Closures Along Highway 198

The California High-Speed Rail Authority, in cooperation with design-build contractor Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture (DFJV), announces shoulder closures along eastbound and westbound State Route (SR) 198, between SR 43 and Seventh Avenue in Kings County ...

Save the Date: HFD 2023 Open House

Save the date for the Hanford Fire Department's 2023 Open House!

Saturday, October 1410 a.m. - 2 p.m.350 West Grangeville Boulevard

-Meet your local firefighters & Sparky-Food, music, painting, stop, drop & roll drills-Informational packets...

Now Hiring: Public Works Director

The City of Hanford is recruiting for the following position:

Public Works Director$135,996 - $165,312/year (DOQ)Closing date: 10/6/23 by 4:00 p.m.

To apply for this position please mail or email a letter of interest, resume, and contact information to:

City...

Notice: Building Inspection Schedule Change

Notice: There will be no building inspections on Friday, September 8.

Additionally, inspection hours are changing.  

New building inspection schedule

Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

READ ON ABOUT INSPECTIONS

Now Hiring: Police Officer

NOW HIRING: Police Officer Lateral/Entry

$6,115-$7,443/MonthRecruitment Incentive Offered

Apply.

Rural Disaster Assistance Available to Kings County Businesses, Residents

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred Feb. 21 – July 10...

Community Development Notice: Building Inspector Schedule

Community Development Notice: On Monday, June 19, City of Hanford Building Inspectors will start a modified schedule: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This schedule will be in place through November 5, 2023 (Daylight Saving Time).

Civic Auditorium Closure in Early 2024

The historic Civic Auditorium is closing in on its 100th birthday! But before any celebrations take place, the Civic will be undergoing some extensive and essential upgrades in early 2024 (interior painting, wood floor replacement are among the projects)....

Civic Courier-3/21 City Council Meeting Recap

Miss last week's Hanford City Council meeting? The Civic Courier has you covered with a council recap.

Highlights include the recognition of 22 employees for their years of service to the City, the formation of a subcommittee focused on the renewa...

City Lights Civic Auditorium Blue to Honor Fallen Selma Officer

Hanford’s Civic Auditorium was lit blue on Wednesday night and will be again on Thursday night in honor of fallen Selma Police Department Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. 

Officer Carrasco will be laid to rest on Thursday, following a memori...

Civic Courier-2/7 City Council Meeting Recap

Miss this week's Hanford City Council meeting? The Civic Courier has you covered with a council recap.

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