Heather Goldman

This is a summary and critical analysis of the three-part Rivulet of Darkness series written by Hanford author Albert B. Garcia.

I reviewed three drinks from the spooky tea menu at Hooked on Nutrition as a first-timer at the establishment. The health-inspired cafe is located at Fargo Crossing Shopping Center in Hanford.

Over 300 people participated in the breast cancer awareness walk at Lemoore College on Oct. 24. Countless volunteers showed their support, and healthcare vendors attended to offer their services and teach attendees about safe practices.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Five Below in Lemoore took place Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Grand opening weekend festivities are from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25.

McFundraiser Night was held on Oct. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at the McDonald's on 1089 N. Lemoore Ave. A portion of all incremental sales went to the Lemoore High School basketball team.

I taste-tested the Pumpkin-chata Milktea, Pumpkin Vietnamese Coffee, and Biscoff Matcha latte from the new fall menu at The Boba Club in Lemoore.

The Episcopal Church of the Saviour Soup Kitchen has been serving free meals every day for 40 years. With a shortage of funding and a heavy reliance on support from donations and volunteers, Hanford residents are encouraged to help keep the soup kitchen open in any way they can.

Bronson Combs is a local artist in Visalia who's best known for his superhero pieces, but he has many other hidden talents up his sleeve. Follow Bronson's artistic journey and join him in his future endeavors.

See what it's like to be on the bridge with the Kings County Visibility Brigade as I share my first-time experience.

Committed vendors and entertainers kept the show alive and well for a magical close to the 47th annual Hanford Renaissance Faire.

Kyle Griffin, Mitch Couch, and Curtis Barnhart shared their plans for the future of Lemoore during a town hall meeting that was livestreamed on Facebook.

Wesley Turner, owner and operator of TurnStyle Gaming, relocated the lounge to the old courthouse building in Downtown Hanford. The new location is at 113 Court St., Suite 205.

Gracie Neal is a local artist in Hanford who goes by Peridot Gladiola on Instagram. She values freedom of expression, which she demonstrates through her surrealist drawings and paintings.

Lemoore Youth Cheer raised $500 during its first biannual fundraising event. The public event at Hanford Civic Park brought together local vendors ranging from small retail businesses to mobile food trucks.

One Eleven introduced three new drinks for its fall menu. I conducted a taste test of the Biscoff pumpkin latte, the um-kin, and the banana cream matcha.

If you couldn't make the event, you can get to know your local artists through my experience at Batman Day hosted at DJ's Collectible Shoppe in downtown Hanford.

Brittany Wheat runs The Bookish Hoodie outside of her home in Hanford, where local residents can pick up a blind date with a book and some extras.

The Kings County Visibility Brigade held a Data Center Town Hall meeting with a turnout that proved Hanford residents don't want a data center in their city. Find out what you can do to help.

Having opened in 1996, DJ's Collectible Shoppe has reached its 30th anniversary. Jason Weihert, the owner, encourages people to stop by on Sept. 19 for Batman Day to help celebrate this milestone.

Some Lemoore residents welcome Flock cameras as a way to reduce crime, while other citizens are concerned about their privacy and potential misuse by the local authorities.