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Moving to Hanford, CA.

The county seat of Kings County. Who to call, what to check, and where to look things up before you move to Hanford.

Utilities

Who to call to turn things on

Confirm the specific provider for any address before closing — service areas can vary near city limits.

Electric

Southern California Edison

(800) 655-4555

24/7 for starting or stopping service.

sce.com →
Natural Gas

SoCalGas

1-800-427-2200

Spanish-language support: 1-800-342-4545.

socalgas.com →
Water & Sewer

City of Hanford Utility Division

(559) 585-2550

315 N. Douty St. — in-person application with photo ID required to start service. After-hours emergency: (559) 585-2540.

cityofhanfordca.com — Utility Division →
Trash & Recycling

City of Hanford

(559) 585-2551

Automated trash line. Disposal is processed by the Kings Waste & Recycling Authority: (559) 583-8829.

Kings Waste & Recycling Authority →
City Government

City of Hanford

City Hall

315–321 N. Douty St, Hanford, CA 93230

(559) 585-2500
cityofhanfordca.com →
Schools

Two districts serve Hanford

School assignment depends on the specific address — verify with the district rather than assuming from the city name.

K–8

Hanford Elementary School District

(559) 585-3600
hanfordesd.org →
9–12

Hanford Joint Union High School District

(559) 583-5901
Kings County Office of Education →
Employment

Local job & labor market resources

City Jobs

City of Hanford Careers

(559) 585-2520
governmentjobs.com/careers/hanfordca →
Major Employers

Adventist Health Hanford, Leprino Foods, J.G. Boswell Co.

Naval Air Station Lemoore is also a major regional employer nearby.

Labor Market Data

CA EDD — Kings County

labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov →
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