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Hanford Insider

Welcome the Hanford Insider, I’m your host Rob Bentley. I’m a lifelong resident of Hanford and I’m very involved in the local history scene and podcasting so I decided to start this show as a resource to Hanford area residents for covering issues, promoting events, sports, and reflecting on some local history.Tune in each Monday for a new episode.Please help me get the word out about the show by sharing on social media, or telling a friend. For more information about the show, you can find me on

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29:21

Hanford Insider: Big Restaurant News, A Packed...

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2026/04/12

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A town’s week can tell you a lot about its soul, especially when you line up today’s headlines next to the stories that built the place. We start with the latest Hanford community news, including a recap of a long City Council meeting, early details on the Fourth of July fireworks show at the Hanford Softball Complex, and what to watch for as the city releases more information. We also cover a major local business update as Superior Dairy c...

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Mayor Mark Kairis Explains The Biggest April 7...

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2026/04/10

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Crime trends, park funding, neighborhood upkeep, refuse rates, safer streets, and summer fireworks all show up in one fast City Council recap with Mayor Mark Kairis. If you want to understand what Hanford City Council decisions actually mean for your day-to-day life, this update connects the dots clearly, without the jargon. We start with the Hanford Police Department’s 2025 annual report and the most important signal in the data: crime is...

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32:15

Hanford Insider: Community News/Sports and Kings...

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2026/04/05

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A city council agenda can tell you where a town is headed, and Hanford has some real signals this week. We walk through the upcoming meeting items, including Heroes Park funding, public hearings that affect neighborhood costs, and the possibility of bringing back a large Fourth of July fireworks show at the Hanford Softball Complex. We also talk about the new Main Street Hanford speaker system and why small downtown upgrades can change how ...

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28:53

Hanford Insider: Recreation Roulette with Brad Albert

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2026/03/29

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Something big is happening in Hanford this spring, and it’s not just the warmer weather. We’re seeing new signs go up in old buildings, downtown events filling the calendar, and parks gearing up for the months when everyone wants to be outside. I’m your host Rob Bentley, and I start with quick community notes, then share can’t miss dates like the downtown parade celebrating Sierra Pacific’s girls basketball state championship, the annual sh...

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Hanford City Council Recap for 3/17/26

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2026/03/27

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! 150,000 visitors don’t show up by accident. We’re back with a quick, clear wrap-up of the City of Hanford City Council meeting from March 17, led by Council Member Travis Paden, and it’s packed with local wins, big numbers, and decisions that affect how our city grows. First, we slow down long enough to celebrate the people who keep Hanford running. We recognize our Employees of the Year and highlight service awards for team members hittin...

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25:29

Hanford Insider: Pioneer School District...

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2026/03/22

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Hanford is changing quickly, and our schools feel it first. Today I’m joined by John Raven, the new superintendent of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District, for a grounded conversation about what it takes to lead a district that’s proud of its past and planning hard for what’s next. John shares his “full circle” path from teaching fourth grade in Hanford to helping open Frontier Elementary, building leadership experience across the c...

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4:59

Hanford Council Recap - March 16, 2026

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2026/03/17

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! City decisions can feel abstract until you hear how they land on your street, your parks, and your sense of safety. We’re breaking down two Hanford City Council meetings with Vice Mayor Nancy Howze, highlighting the moments that signal where the city is headed and the votes that move big projects forward. We start with a major planning update: Hanford’s draft urban forest management plan, built to guide the future of the city’s trees with ...

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Hanford Insider: Golden Positivity and a Golden Bear...

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2026/03/15

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A teen builds a nonprofit while battling cancer, and the work keeps going even after she’s gone. That’s the heart of our conversation with Amelia Carpenter and Faith Faria from Golden Positivity, a Hanford-based movement created to bring real, personal support to teen cancer patients who are stuck living life between chemo appointments, hospital rooms, and long waits. We dig into Emily’s story and why she centered teenagers in childhood ca...

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30:50

Hanford Insider: City Manager Explains The Projects...

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2026/03/08

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Streets that last longer, a downtown built for people, and a public safety HQ that anchors confidence in the city center—this week we sit with City Manager Chris Tavarez to map how Hanford turns plans into pavement and services into momentum. From Measure H dollars preserving roads to a full‑depth rebuild of the East Lacey corridor, we trace what gets fixed now, what designs take shape, and why patience today sets up smoother commutes tomor...

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24:52

Hanford Insider: Big City Council Updates, Youth...

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2026/03/02

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A fresh ribbon, the scent of tri-tip, and a packed crowd set the scene for a milestone day at the Hanford Youth Athletic Complex. We walk the grounds with city leaders and community voices to unpack a $1.3M renovation that delivers where families feel it most: a modern concession building, tripled women’s restroom capacity, doubled men’s capacity, safer ADA access with concrete under the bleachers, and lighting checks across a dozen diamond...

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19:26

Hanford Insider: Where Youth Meet The Badge: Sport As...

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2026/02/23

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! Step inside Hanford’s old National Guard Armory and you’ll hear it: jump ropes snapping, gloves popping, bikes rolling, and kids trading high-fives with officers who spot them between rounds. We sat down with Police Chief Stephanie Huddleston and Coach Ruben Valdovinos to unpack how the Hanford Police Activities League turns sport into trust, structure, and real opportunity for local youth. We explore the full slate of PAL programs—boxing ...

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Hanford Insider: Hanford Multicultural Theater

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2026/02/15

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A theater can be a building—or a beacon. We sit down with volunteer tech lead and musician Ted Hillman to reveal how Hanford Multicultural Theater Company turned a small downtown space into a living hub for acting, improv, comedy, puppetry, and a fast-growing music scene. From the company’s early nomadic years to its permanent home on North Douty Street, Ted shares how one simple idea—the Jam Lab—helped break the “no scene here” myth by rem...

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3:57

Hanford Insider - February 9, 2026 - Mayor's Wrap Up

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2026/02/09

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A live federal update turned into breaking good news: Hanford secured an extra $2 million for the Grangeville Boulevard Grade Separation Project, closing critical gaps in right-of-way and utility work that keep rail safety and traffic flow on track. We walk through what this funding unlocks, why timing matters for infrastructure, and how federal partners like Senator Alex Padilla helped put momentum behind a high-impact local project. From...

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29:49

Hanford Insider - Katelind Donahue - "The Writer's...

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2026/02/08

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A town grows when people show up for each other, and this week we spotlight how Hanford’s energy is fueling real creative work. We kick off with quick hits around the city: a new city manager sworn in, downtown speakers set to bring music to Irwin, Douty, and 7th, and educator honors that remind us how much local champions matter. The community calendar overflows with film at the Fox, exhibits at the Carnegie Museum, and a comic con at Frat...

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30:01

Hanford Insider: How A Historic Bakery Shaped A Town...

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2026/02/01

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A bakery that once fed a town now feeds a different kind of hunger: connection, service, and shared memory. We follow Maccagno’s from a 1949 brick landmark with 20‑foot ovens and loading docks to a living hub for local business, events, and civic pride. We start with Hanford’s roots—six bakeries in the 1920s, immigrant craft shaping taste, and bread as a public good—and trace the Maccagno’s expansion from 200 loaves a day to more than 4,50...

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34:23

Hanford Insider: How Tightening Residency...

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2026/01/25

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! What happens when a growing city meets crowded classrooms and a patchwork of feeder schools? We sit down with HJUHSD Superintendent Victor Rosa and Assistant Superintendent Bobby Peters to talk candidly about enrollment trends, residency verification, and why balance across Hanford High, Hanford West, and Sierra Pacific matters more than ever. We start with the pulse of Hanford: park repairs after Winter Wonderland, a new mixed-use develop...

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Hanford Insider: How A Brewery, A Builder, And A...

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2026/01/18

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A 19th-century courthouse is about to get a 21st-century heartbeat. We sit down with builder and BarrelHouse Brewing co-founder Kevin Nickell to unpack the real work of revival: clearing decades of debris, rebuilding plumbing and electrical systems, modernizing accessibility, and protecting the building’s neoclassical Romanesque beauty while preparing it for modern life. Kevin shares how a contractor’s mindset, sharpened by the 2008 downtur...

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Hanford Insider: Community Updates, MLK Day...

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2026/01/11

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! A new year only counts if the community moves with it. We open the season by catching you up on City Hall’s biggest storyline, celebrating neighbors doing extraordinary work, and inviting you to a Martin Luther King Jr. gathering designed to bring Hanford together in a real, human way. First, Rob breaks down the city manager search—from 46 inquiries across seven states to a focused shortlist and why interim manager Chris Tavarez now stands...

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Hanford Insider: Mayor Kairis' Wednesday Wrap Up for...

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2025/12/31

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! City decisions rarely feel urgent until they touch your block, your commute, or your kids’ route to school. This week’s wrap brings it all home with quick, plain‑spoken highlights from Hanford’s council meeting—what changed, what’s next, and how you can plug in without scrubbing through hours of video. We start with a simple promise: official, rotating wrap‑ups on the city’s Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube so you can get the facts fast. F...

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Hanford Insider: A Ribbon Cutting Sparks Regional...

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2025/12/14

Send me a text and give me feedback on this episode! What if a transit center could change how a city moves, works, and dreams? We head to downtown Hanford for the KART Transit Center ribbon cutting and hear directly from the people who built it—county supervisors, city leaders, state voices, and the team at KCAPTA who turned plans into a place the community can call its own. We explore the full arc: assembling land and replacing blight with a four‑acre hub, blending federal, state, and loca...

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