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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 & ...

City Seeks Community Input for Development of Active Transportation Plan (ATP)

City of Hanford leaders hope the community will join an important conversation about increasing forms of “active transportation,” to improve the City’s quality of life through a series of upcoming community engagement events ...

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.

Hanford Police Department Thanks K-9 Officer Nico for Years of Service

On August 30, 2023, Hanford Police K-9 Officer Nico assisted the Kings County Sheriff’s Office with a pursuit in the City of Hanford. 

As the pursuit came to an end and the suspect's vehicle yielded, the driver became combative,...

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

Save the Date: HPD 2023 National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

Your Hanford Police Department's 2023 National Night ...

Now Hiring: Building Inspector I/II and Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk/Finance Department$3,718 - $4,520/monthClosing date: 9/15/23

Building Inspector I/II*/Community Development$5,012 - $6,729/month (DOQ)Closing date: 9/29/23

*Signing Bonus:  A one-time signing bonus will be made available to experie...

City Hall & Public Works Customer Service Hours Changing

Important notice to the public! 

Here at the City of Hanford, one of our main goals is to provide professional, efficient and effective customer service, and we believe our customers will be better served by our new hours of operation starting nex...

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...

Did You Know? (Pool Draining-UPDATE)

We need to know if you're planning to drain your pool!

A pool draining permit is required under Hanford Municipal Code 13.04.150 (#12), which allows for one pool drain/fill per year. 

Question: Why does the City regulate pool draining?Answ...

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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