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National Public Works Week Shoutout!

As we wrap up National Public Works Week, we thought we'd give a quick shoutout to our utilities division staff who responded to a reported water leak at Lacey West Apartments last Saturday. It's just one example of how our public works ...

Now Hiring: Fire Inspector (part time)

Our Hanford Fire Department is hiring!

Fire Inspector (Part Time) – Fire Department

$25.00/hour

Closing date: 6/9/23

Apply

May 2023 Utility Billing Update

Hey Hanford!

Do you have questions about your utility bill? Specifically your water charges? This video may provide the answers you're looking for. 

And please stay tuned for updates on the City's new Utility Billing payment softw...

Did You Know? (Weed Abatement by June 1)

Did you know your fire department keeps a close watch on overgrown weeds in the City this time of year?

They will soon begin checking City properties for compliance with weed abatement. Please work to trim your weeds down to four inches or less by June 1 i...

Now Hiring: Finance and Community Development Internships

The City of Hanford has paid internship opportunities in the Finance and Community Development departments.

PLANNING INTERN

$15.50/HR, 4 HOURS/DAY, JUNE 5 - SEPTEMBER 1

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Providing zoning information to the public
• Organizin...

Now Hiring: Construction Inspector I/II

We're hiring in our Public Works Department!

Construction Inspector I/II – Public Works/Engineering

$4,816 - $6,467/month

Closing date: 5/30/23

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UPDATE: The Plunge to Reopen Tuesday, 5/16

GOOD NEWS!

The mechanical issue at The Plunge has been resolved. The pool will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow for water aerobics and lap swim. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

More Room for Officer Morales: PD Replaces Some Chargers with Durangos

Hanford Police Officer Cristian Morales is one happy camper. That's because he'll soon be driving a new Dodge Durango during his shift.

See here's the thing. Officer Morales is 6 feet, 9 inches tall. That means he doesn'...

Summer Day Camp Registration Starts May 1

It's almost summer which means Summer Day Camp is right around the corner! 

Sign-ups will start May 1, 2023.

Summer Day Camp is a nine week camp running from June 5 to August 4.

$100 per week 

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Ages 5 - 12

Camp wi...

Civic Courier-4/18 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 Hanford Reorganization Project, the council-approved goal of Outreach and Open Governance, and the introduction of Hanfor...

New Officers Introduced at Council Meeting

Hanford Police Chief introduced the department's newest officers during Tuesday night's council meeting: Officer Christian Jimenez and Officer Karlson Manasan. The officers took the Oath of Office with the City Clerk and had their badges...

Now on Nextdoor-The City of Hanford

Starting today,  the City will begin to use Nextdoor's free government platform to partner with you and your neighbors to build community, improve quality of life, and keep you informed.  

As a member of Nextdoor that lives within our jur...

City Thanks Staff with Employee Luncheon

From parks to public works to police, we took some time yesterday to thank all of our staff members for their dedication to serving the City. 

Some work behind the scenes. Others are out in our community every day. All of them help make the City o...

City Mourns Passing of Former Mayor

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Hanford Mayor Dan Chin. 

Dan served three terms on the Hanford City Council from 2000-2012 and served as the City's mayor twice during his tenure. He also served on the Hanford Planning Comm...

Did You Know? (Pool Draining)

Did you know that we need to know if you're planning to drain your pool?

Hanford Municipal Code 13.04.150 (#12)

All you need to do is contact our Utility Division.

Eric Hodson

559-585-3555

We appreciate your cooperation!

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...

2022 Employees of the Year

Please help us congratulate our 2022 Employee of the Year, Penny Sutphin, and 2022 Safety Employee of the Year, Hanford Police Officer Mark Carrillo. Both were nominated by their respective departments, and in mid-December, all City department heads cast ...

Downtown Hanford Community Input Survey

Hanford-we want to hear from you about our downtown! Next month, we will begin developing our new strategic plan for downtown Hanford with Retail Strategies, and your participation in this survey will help shape that plan. It only takes a few minutes to f...

Crews Begin City Hall Security Project

Heads up Hanford!

Starting this week, you'll likely hear some hammering and drilling at Hanford City Hall (319-321 North Douty Street).

The City Hall Security Project was approved by the then-city council almost four years ago and is finally moving...

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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