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Hanford, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hanford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could 300 new solar jobs mean for Hanford’s future?
  • How will Hanford’s juvenile hall change under this new settlement?
  • What investigators say happened in the deadly Hanford hit-and-run

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Night Market Place and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official California election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. AMPS Solar plans 8 GW solar factory in Hanford, bringing hundreds of jobs (thebusinessjournal.com) — A massive former Del Monte plant on Jackson Avenue in Hanford is being converted into an AMPS Solar module factory that could hire more than 300 people over the next few years. By reusing the existing 1.32‑million‑square‑foot campus and its utilities, the project promises a major new manufacturing hub and long-term job growth for Hanford and Kings County residents.
   

2. Reforms at CA Youth Detention Center Eyed With Hope, Skepticism (imprintnews.org) — Youth held at Kings County Juvenile Center in Hanford could see major changes after a federal settlement requires the probation department to reduce force and isolation, improve mental health care, and expand diversion and reentry programs. Over the next three years, an outside expert will help redesign the facility into a less prison-like environment and tighten oversight so fewer young people from Hanford and Kings County end up detained.
   

3. Ronald Torres, 70, Killed in Leland Way Hit-and-Run Crash [Hanford, CA] (sweetlaw.com) — Hanford residents should know that 70-year-old Ronald Torres of Hanford was killed in a Sunday morning hit-and-run near Hamilton Elementary School at Leland Way and 9 1/4 Avenue. Police say surveillance video and witness statements led them to arrest 26-year-old Bryan Gomez, who was booked into Kings County Jail on felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter charges.
   

4. Bullpups run past Mustangs (hanfordsentinel.com) — Hanford High fans can celebrate as the Bullpups football team improved to 7-2 with a big win over Tulare Western and now head to Lemoore for their regular-season finale on Oct. 30. The Bullpups volleyball squad also wrapped up its season, finishing 7-18 overall after a straight-sets victory over Mission Oak.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a high chair I’d love to donate to anyone in need.
    I also have a couple of toddler girl clothes size 2t and blankets. If you need it please let me bless you. (Nextdoor Woodside Hannahdale)
  • FREE Jalapeño peppers on the vine, red and green.
    Organically grown. They are sitting on top of the blue box at 1254 Fitzgerald Lane, Hanford. Come and get them. (Nextdoor Campus Estates)
  • Adventist Health posted a job opening for Cook, Per Diem, Variable Shift, Hanford Hospital in Hanford. Apply here.
  • Kings County California posted a job opening for Medical Billing Assistant I/II in Hanford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanford here.

Ok Hanford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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