» Read discussion on Hanford City 03/26/10 In about five weeks, Hanford Deputy City Manager Hilary Straus' job title will no longer bear the word "deputy." The Hanford City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday night to hire the 38-year-old Straus -- described as "innovative and thoughtful" -- as the next city manager. Straus will begin his new position May 3, following the departure of current City Manager Gary Misenhimer, who will retire May 1.
01/14/10 Despite concerns expressed by a neighbor and environmental advocates, the Hanford City Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a tentative vesting parcel map for a vacant property behind Target and Lowe's.
01/08/10 The sudden resignation of Hanford City Councilman Joaquin Gonzales Tuesday leaves his District D seat open, bringing to three the number of council slots up for grabs this year.
01/07/10 Rep. Jim Costa told a small group of people at Hanford City Hall Tuesday that "these are the most challenging times" of his generation. | 
