Kings County wants regional re-entry prison

Convicts nearing the end of their terms and getting ready to re-enter civilian life in Kings, Fresno and Madera counties might soon find themselves in a single regional rehabilitation prison -- in Kings County. The site remains undetermined. So far, it's a toss-up between Corcoran and Hanford, although officials say Hanford is more likely to get it. "The state wants to keep the re-entry facility in Hanford because it's meant to be a regional facility and Hanford is less distant from other areas," said Rebecca Campbell, county management analyst. "We have to work with cities and the state to make sure we have a viable site. Corcoran is still a possibility, but it may not be the first site we choose."