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Dean Kirkland,
Executive Producer

Dean Kirkland has been shaping stories in the film and documentary world for over 25 years. His journey through the industry began in the creative hubs of Los Angeles and Orange County, and he's recently made the move to the Central Valley, bringing his wealth of experience and a keen eye for storytelling with him.

Throughout his career, Dean has taken on roles that span the spectrum of production, from directing and editing to writing. This hands-on experience has given him a unique perspective on how to bring a story to life, whether it's for the big screen, a documentary project, or a television production. Dean's work is characterized by a straightforward commitment to telling stories that matter, using his skills to engage and inform audiences.

Now in the Central Valley, Dean is looking to continue his work, focusing on projects that challenge and excite him. His move represents not just a change of scenery but a new chapter in a career that has always been about exploring new possibilities and pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Dean Kirkland is a seasoned professional, ready to make his mark in a new setting and bring his distinctive approach to film and documentary production to a wider audience.

Stories by Dean Kirkland

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9 hours ago

Blackjack Out in California Cardrooms. How Many Jobs Will Vanish?

A suspect armed with a handgun robbed the Downtown Smoke Shop in Goshen just before 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb 9, 2026, and fled with an unknown amount of cash, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. (Tulare County SO)

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Tulare County Authorities Investigate Armed Robbery in Goshen

A longtime Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer in Patrol, Jack Terrell, was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 190 in the Springville area, and his wife Lucinda Terrell was critically injured, the sheriff’s office said. (Tulare County SO)

10 hours ago

Tulare County Sheriff’s Volunteer Killed in Highway 190 Crash, Wife Critically Injured

A person walks by United Parcel Service (UPS) trailers at a facility in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., May 9, 2022. (Reuters File)

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Teamsters Union Sues UPS Over New Driver Buyout Program

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks during a press conference on pharmaceutical drug prices in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, May 12, 2025. Oz on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles, one of the strongest endorsements of the vaccine yet from a top health official in the Trump administration. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

11 hours ago

Oz Offers Forceful Call for Vaccination as Measles Becomes More Dire

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, en route to Palm Beach, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Trump told reporters here that talks with Iran were off to a “good start,” and that he was in “no rush” to make a deal. Iran, he said, would have to agree to “no nuclear weapons.” (Pete Maravich/The New York Times)

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US Wants Firms to Commit to New AI Data Center Compact, Politico Reports

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