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🌱 Hanford traffic stop reveals hidden revolver and weapons, police report
Be sure to catch Keep data centers out of Kings County! on the Hanford Patch calendar
Hello Hanford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Hanford traffic stop reveals hidden revolver and weapons, police report
- When will Hanford's long-closed Cross Creek Bridge finally reopen?
- How is Hanford's new police drone flying without City Council approval?
Also on today's calendar: Keep data centers out of Kings County! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and seasonable, with a high of 98 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Traffic stop uncovers billy club and other weapons in Hanford, police say (yourcentralvalley.com) — Hanford police say a Sunday afternoon traffic stop led to the discovery of a BB gun resembling a real firearm, a billy club, a switchblade, ammunition, and a loaded revolver. Officers cited the driver for illegal weapons and arrested the passenger, a felon on probation, on multiple firearm charges and booked him into Kings County Jail. 
2. Damaged Cross Creek Bridge to be renovated after years of closure in Hanford (yourcentralvalley.com) — Work is finally starting in Hanford to replace the long-closed Cross Creek Bridge at Houston Avenue, with preconstruction surveys underway and construction set to begin August 31. Kings County leaders advanced $8.85 million from reserves to keep the underfunded project moving, aiming to reopen this key crossing by late February or early March 2027.
3. Hanford PD utilizing drones as first responders — without City approval or oversight (hanfordsentinel.com) — Hanford police have been flying a first-responder surveillance drone over the city for months under a six-year trial contract that never went before the City Council or public bidding. Supporters say it speeds response and boosts safety, while procurement experts warn the process may violate city policy and sidestep needed transparency and community input.
4. Huset's Tripleheader, Kansas Weekend, Western Swing Await in September (speedwaydigest.com) — World of Outlaws sprint cars are set to return to the newly revitalized Kings Speedway in Hanford on Sept. 22 for a midweek Central Valley Clash stop. The schedule rundown highlights this race as part of a larger California swing, with details on purses, star drivers, and how the series is helping bring the Hanford track back to life.
📸 Around Hanford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hanford
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★ Featured events ★
- Keep data centers out of Kings County! →
Episcopal Church of the Saviour, 519 N Douty St, Hanford
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Back to School Night
Joseph M. Simas Hanford, CA 93230
12:30 am - Student of the Month Breakfast
Joseph M. Simas Hanford, CA 93230
4:00 pm - Picture Day
Joseph M. Simas Hanford, CA 93230 - SP Academic Awards Spring 25-26
Sierra Pacific High School Gym
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Hanford Joint Union High Hanford High School
6:00 pm - EFJ Back to School Night
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) 1201 N Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230, USA
5:30 pm - Thursday Night Market Place →
Main Street Hanford, 113 Court St #104, Hanford
5:30 pm - Blues & Roots Festival — Main Street Hanford →
Main Street Hanford, 113 Court St #104, Hanford
5:00 pm
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Hanford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School Night
Joseph M. Simas Hanford, CA 93230
12:30 am - Student of the Month Breakfast
Joseph M. Simas Hanford, CA 93230
4:00 pm - Hanford West Huskies vs Mendota Aztecs →
Hanford High School, 120 E Grangeville Blvd, Hanford
5:00 pm - Picture Day
Joseph M. Simas Hanford, CA 93230
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Deborah thank you so much for recommending Samuel.
He was out today. We agreed on a price he's gonna start on Monday and to top it all off. He's a Christian the best recommendation of all (Nextdoor Campus Estates) - Large tote full of crafting stuff.
Lots of dollar tree signs. Asking $30 take the tote too. (Nextdoor Hanford Pioneer Way)
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Hanford. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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