🌱 How new ICE detention bills could impact California City’s private facility
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In today's newsletter:
- How new ICE detention bills could impact California City’s private facility
Also on today's calendar: California City Arts Commission Open Studio.
Today's riddle: Why did the 9V battery get kicked out of church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Very hot; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 105 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Very hot; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 104, low: 69.
- Tuesday: Very hot; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 106 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• It's budget crunch time (capitolconfidential.com) — State lawmakers are weighing two bills that could indirectly affect the CoreCivic California City Immigration Processing Center, by cutting off tax benefits and public contracts for companies tied to private immigration detention. At the same time, Sacramento budget talks are intensifying over healthcare, transit funding, and even wolf management, with decisions that could ripple through Kern County agencies and services. Residents should watch how these negotiations may impact local jobs, housing projects, and state-funded programs. 
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Cal City Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday Year Round →
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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Saturday June 20
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California City Arts Commission Open Studio →
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
9:30 am
Wednesday June 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Adult Exercise Class →
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks →
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League... →
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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BARBEQUE AND BOURBON →
Zelda’s 750 West, 750 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster
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Stand-Up Comedy Tour: Chris Flail presents "Respectfully" (Ridgecrest, CA) →
The Patriot Bar & Grill, 117 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest
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Picasso Adult Art Class — China Lake Museum Foundation →
China Lake Museum Foundation, 130 E Las Flores Ave, Ridgecrest
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PANTER BELICO Y LOS PILARES DE CULIACAN EN LANCASTER →
AV Event Center, 45000 Vly Central Wy, Lancaster
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Strata Sports Center Low Impact Exercise Class. Come Exercise With Al! →
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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Strata Sports Center Low Impact Exercise Class... →
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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The Gothic Market →
AV Fair & Event Center, 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kern Comunity College District posted a job opening for Child Development Center Associate Teacher (12mo/20hr - Cal City) in California City. Apply here.
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for barista - Store# 62861, CALIFORNIA CITY & CONSTITUTION in California City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near California City here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they were holding an AA Meeting (Thank you Francie H. for sending it in!)
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