Joomla! site syndication http://www.GayHanford.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:09:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.GayHanford.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.GayHanford.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.GayHanford.com/content/view/135/2/ I know I am not alone when I say I was born and raised in Hanford. I know I am also not the only one who has said, “I can’t wait to get out of here”. Ever wonder if people actually leave? I often do, because I have yet to leave, it’s in my future plans but the success of the plan is very low I fear. Have you noticed that the people who have left…come back? Oh they do….I swear there is something in our water. But if you are a person who was not born and raised here, I’m sure the only thing you notice about the water is it’s smell or color or you are so scared of the water you own stock in bottled water companies. The history of Hanford err Kings County is interesting. For instance, Kings County used to be Tulare County and it wasn’t until 1893 that Kings County was able to break away. Lemoore was founded in 1872 and was incorporated in 1900. Hanford got on the map when the Southern Pacific Railroad came in and the paymaster James Madison Hanford picked Hanford to have the railroad lines in 1877 and became incorporated in 1891. Ever wonder why Hanford and Lemoore have a rivalry? Lemoore was established first so the County seat should have been in their city, but Hanford got the county seat because it had the railroad line. Corcoran became incorporated in 1914 and Avenel in 1928. I wish I knew more about their histories, but I don’t…I do know that Corcoran is located near the Tule Lake basin so their land is great for agriculture and Avenel was built around oil fields and when the oil dried up so did the town. Kings County has a diverse population. According to the 2000 census there are Caucasians, African-Americans, Native Americans, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, Portuguese, German, Irish, and American. We have more males than females, but that could be because of the three prisons in our county. In 2000, we had a county population of 129,461 and in 2008 only 45,444 registered voters. Kings County hasn’t voted for a democratic president since 1968 and about ¾ of the county voted in favor of Prop. 8 in 2008. So what’s the point of this? I don’t know…I started out writing about what a community is…and I found myself wanting to write about our history. Gay Hanford will find a place in the history of Kings County, with the help and support of the LGBTQ and friendly supporters, Gay Hanford will succeed. News - Latest Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:48:47 +0100 http://www.GayHanford.com/content/view/133/2/ Think you know the 10 Commandments? You don't. Hitchens gives you some background on what they actually are, and just how edited and revised they were. Then he gives you his own set of NEW 10 Commandments... News - Latest Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:19:23 +0100 http://www.GayHanford.com/content/view/132/2/ News - Latest Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:43:50 +0100 http://www.GayHanford.com/content/view/131/2/ Joe and I have decided to write a series of things that deal with community. Gay Hanford has become active after a period of time of silence. Our plans for Gay Hanford are to show the cities that we live in that were are not a separate community, but that we are hanfordites, lemoorens, Corcoranites, Avenalies, Armonians, did I miss a city or township? Oh yes the original Kings County folk…Grangvillites just as much as anyone else!! So Joe and I are ecstatic to announce Gay Hanford’s first HUGE event! I know it won’t be until May, but Joe and I are working the back scenes and then you have to take into account the planning time. Ready? Gay Hanford will be participating in the Kings County Homecoming Parade! This is our opportunity to show Kings County, that we, the Kings County LGBTQ people, are in fact a part of the community. However, we do not know the theme of the parade this year, we know that we do not want the Gay Hanford float to be political but something fun…so we will reaching out to our fellow LGBTQ’s to help in this project, once we know the theme we will be asking for float ideas, resources and volunteer’s to man the float! A few years ago the San Francisco Gay pride event theme was “Come Out, Come Out, wherever you are” Our fellow Kings County residents, don’t be shy…commune together, there are strengths in numbers. News - Latest Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:50:43 +0100 http://www.GayHanford.com/content/view/130/2/ http://cbs13.com/local/ashburn.arrest.dui.2.1534505.html Sources: Lawmaker At Gay Club Before DUI Arrest More Local News SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― Sources tell CBS13 a state senator from Southern California was arrested for allegedly driving drunk after leaving Faces, a gay nightclub in midtown Sacramento, early Wednesday morning. The California Highway Patrol pulled over Senator Roy Ashburn at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday after an officer noticed a black Chevy Tahoe swerving at 13th and L Streets. When the officer stopped the state-issued vehicle, the driver identified himself as Senator Ashburn. He was arrested without incident and charged with two misdemeanors: driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol level higher than .08% or higher. A male passenger, who was not identified as a lawmaker, was also in the car but was not detained. Ashburn was booked into the Sacramento County Jail and released on $1,400 bond. Ashburn, a father of four, is a Republican Senator representing parts of Kern, Tulare and San Bernardino Counties with a history of opposing gay rights. Ashburn issued a statement on the arrest Wednesday afternoon: I am deeply sorry for my actions and offer no excuse for my poor judgment. I accept complete responsibility for my conduct and am prepared to accept the consequences for what I did. I am also truly sorry for the impact this incident will have on those who support and trust me – my family, my constituents, my friends, and my colleagues in the Senate. Ashburn served six years as a state Assemblyman before being elected to the State Senate. www.current.com News - Latest Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:48:38 +0100