The Dala Monthly

01/12/2026

The Train Is Coming! 📣

01/09/2026

12/30/2025

It's a bittersweet day, as we wish Police Chief Neil Dadian farewell and happy retirement. Chief Dadian's law enforcement career has spanned 44 years, including the last 11 as Kingsburg's Chief of Police.

Chief Dadian oversaw several advances of the Police Department, including growing from 12 sworn officers to 25, made possible through the passage of Measure E in 2018. He has helped modernize the department, attract and retain talented officers, and provided steady guidance during a time when law enforcement has been challenged and scrutinized nationally. His leadership, wisdom, and dry wit will be missed.

Kingsburg Lieutenant Shaun Stephens was previously named Dadian's successor, and will take over his duties officially on December 31, 2025.

The Kingsburg City Council will officially recognize Chief Dadian during their next regular City Council meeting on January 7, 2026. The public is encouraged to attend.

Kingsburg Police Department

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!
Thank you Kingsburg for your continued support.

12/11/2025

Great job KHS Jazz Band! Anyone want to write about this experience and submit it to this months paper?

Congratulations to the Kingsburg High School Jazz Band for a wonderful performance today at the Fresno State Jazz festival! 

12/11/2025

The Dala Monthly is a huge fan of our Kingsburg FFA!

Shout out to all of our FFA members who brought in over 30 toys for KPD’s Christmas Toy Drive! We appreciate you helping us stuff Officer Arevalo’s cruiser!

12/06/2025

A Unique Experience!

5,000 square feet of Toy and Model train layouts in various scales and gauges, operational nightly FREE from 6-8pm at the Historic Kingsburg Depot, Monday, November 24 through Friday, December 5, with the exception of Thanksgiving. Additionally, the exhibit will be open from 11am-7pm on Saturday, December 6, in celebration of Santa Lucia Day.

12/06/2025

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Chapter and Greenhand Officers for their success at the East Fresno-Madera Sectional Competitions!

Best Informed Greenhand- 4th High Team
Water Quality- 3rd High Team
Banking- 2nd High Team, Keith and Kaitlyn were 5th and 6th overall respectively

Great job!

12/05/2025

HEADS UP!
December Issue is on its way.
It’s a WONDERFUL time to be a Kingsburg resident.

11/28/2025

Come by Svensk Butik today to wish June a “Happy 40th”. 🎉 June opened her store the day after Thanksgiving in 1985. She loves seeing local shoppers as well as visitors from all over the world. Today’s the day to enter the raffle to win a goodie-filled Hinza bag. Open until 8 pm.
Marquee numbers by Light Up The Walls

11/27/2025

Visit our favorite Butik this weekend!

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving in Kingsburg carries a warmth that goes beyond the holiday table. In a small town
rooted deeply in tradition, agriculture, and family ties, the season is more than a meal—it’s a
reflection of gratitude for the land and the people who care for it. As the fall leaves settle along
Draper Street and the scent of harvest lingers in the air, families and friends come together to
celebrate blessings both big and small.
Local farms, many of them family-run for generations, remind us that food is not just something
found on shelves, but something nurtured by hard work, changing seasons, and faith in growth.
Churches throughout Kingsburg open their doors for community meals, ensuring everyone has a
place to belong. Neighbors share pies, stories, and laughter, embodying the spirit of giving that
defines this town.
From the charm of the Swedish Village to the quiet beauty of surrounding fields, Thanksgiving
here feels personal—rooted, heartfelt, and sincere. It’s a moment to pause, to look around at
familiar faces, and to appreciate the simple and precious things: home, community, and the blessing of another year!

Happy Thanksgiving Kingsburg