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Unforgiveness and Cancer: The Hidden Link and the Healing Power of Forgiveness
Introduction
Can an emotional state really impact our physical health? Increasingly, research suggests the answer is yes. One striking example is the connection between unforgiveness,...
Editorial: Avenal Fire Talks Stall as County Threatens to Pull Out Firefighters
The debate over fire-service protection in Avenal has reached a critical point. Kings County Supervisor Richard Valle spoke at the Avenal City Council meeting...
Avenal’s $66,000 Recall Battle Sparks Public Outcry Over Cost and Censorship
Introduction: A Community at a Crossroads
The City of Avenal, located in Kings County, California, has an estimated 2025 population of about 14,487 residents. The...
Is Kings County Endorsing the Avenal Recall? An Investigation into Property, Politics, and Public Trust
Introduction: The Growing Recall Storm
The City of Avenal is in the middle of one of the most contentious recall efforts in recent history. Four...
KNN Review: Questions of Fairness at The Avenal Press
KNN Review: Questions of Fairness at The Avenal Press
As the Founder and Chief of Editors at Kings Network News, I believe it is my...
Pickling with Lime Juice: Flavor and Wellness
Pickling has been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across continents and generations, people have preserved vegetables and fruits not only to...
A Decade of Utility Decisions: An Investigative Review of Hanford’s Water and Wastewater Rates
In September of 2025, Hanford residents once again watched their City Council vote through a major utility project that would reshape their bills. Councilmember...
Are You Ready for $60 Sewer Bills? Hanford Council Says It’s Inevitable
HANFORD – Hanford residents are preparing to shoulder significant new costs after the City Council voted unanimously on September 16 to approve a $63...
Convicted Felon Caught in Hanford With Meth, Guns, Pills, and Stolen Car
Hanford, CA – Hanford Police officers arrested a 44-year-old local man after a high-risk traffic stop on Tuesday evening led to the discovery of...
Hanford Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on Six-Year-Old Child
Hanford, CA – A 33-year-old local resident has been arrested and charged with performing sexual acts on a six-year-old victim, according to the Hanford...
Hanford Police Investigating Suspicious Death of Two-Year-Old Boy
HANFORD, Calif. – Hanford Police detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a two-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at an apartment on Hanford...
How Silent Kidney Damage Could Be Driving Your Blood Pressure Through the Roof
The Quiet Threat in the U.S.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent killer” because it usually produces no symptoms until later stages....
Parking Wars in California: Why Neighbors Think They Own the Curb
California curbside parking is public space
In California, the curb lane on a public street is part of the public right of way. Homeowners do...
Exclusively Here First: Tyree Reed Named Grand Marshal of the Hanford Christmas
Exclusively here first, Kings Network News is proud to announce that Tyree Reed has been officially selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2025...
Chaos at Utah Valley University: Charlie Kirk Shot on Stage
Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday,...
Breaking: Predator Busted for Sex and Drugs with Teen Victim – No Bail!
HANFORD, CA - On September 8, 2025, the Hanford Police Department arrested 27-year-old Arturo Padilla following a disturbing report from a teenage juvenile victim....
Hanford Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Man on Charges of Sexual Assault and Furnishing Drugs to Minor
Hanford, CA – The Hanford Police Department (HPD) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Arturo Padilla of Hanford on September 8, 2025, in connection with...
Hanford Police Arrest Woman Accused of Chasing Victims with Knife During Large Fight
HANFORD, CA – Hanford Police officers arrested a 22-year-old woman this week after she allegedly attempted to stab two people during a fight at...
19-Year-Old Arrested After Shocking Stabbing at Hanford Walmart
HANFORD, CA – On September 8 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Hanford Police Department officers responded to reports of a large fight in the parking...
Is Supervisor Richard Valle Violating Citizens’ Freedom of Speech on Facebook?
Concerns are being raised in Kings County about Supervisor Richard Valle’s use of social media as a communication tool with the public. Valle, who...
From Break-In to Bust: Hanford Police Track Down Bank Burglary Suspect
Hanford, CA – Hanford police have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent burglary at Fast Federal Credit Union, thanks to security footage...
The Fight for Water Continues: Central Valley Leaders Unite in Selma
Selma, CA – The fight for water took center stage at Legends in Selma where community leaders, elected officials, and residents gathered to address...
Exclusive: State Official Explains How Avenal’s Recall Really Works
By Francisco Ramirez | April 28, 2025
Concerns about a potential recall effort in Avenal have sparked questions among residents regarding how the process works....
Police Capture Armed Teen Near Pizza Hut After Lacey Park Shooting
Hanford, CA — August 27, 2025
The Hanford Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU) has arrested two juvenile suspects following a series of shootings that...
Hanford’s Battle with Graffiti: From Zero Tolerance to Growing Concerns
August 27, 2025
In 2021 the City of Hanford implemented a strict non-tolerance policy toward graffiti. At the time, city officials created a dedicated team...
Remembering Dr. Joseph I. Castro: A Hanford Legacy of Leadership and Hope
HANFORD — The passing of Dr. Joseph I. Castro on August 24, 2025, has left a profound void not only in higher education but...
Do Wi-Fi and Phones Affect Our Sleep? My Personal Journey to Restful Nights
For years, I struggled with sleep. It was not the occasional restless night most people experience. At times, I went six straight days without...
Meth, Warrants, and a Rollover Crash: Hanford Police Nab Suspect After Chase
HANFORD, Calif., August 21, 2025 – A high-speed pursuit that began in Hanford and ended in the nearby Home Garden community resulted in the...
Community Rallies Behind Tyree Reed for Hanford Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
Hanford, CA – August 21, 2025
The nomination process for the 2025 Hanford Christmas Parade Grand Marshal has ignited a wave of excitement across the...
Measure H Capital: Where Hanford’s Money Is Going
Hanford’s Measure H Capital program is channeling tens of millions of dollars into some of the city’s most ambitious projects in decades. The program...