Hello Delano! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļøļø
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Also on today's calendar: Hidden Gold and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
⢠Delano police warn parents about the 'Senior Assassin' student game (turnto23.com) ā Delano police are warning local parents about a āSenior Assassinā water-gun game that could be mistaken for real violence, especially when toy guns resemble actual firearms. Officers urge families to talk with teens now to avoid dangerous misunderstandings and unnecessary police responses around town. Open communication, they say, is key to keeping Delano students and neighborhoods safe.
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⢠Family speaks out after father killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 99 in Delano (bakersfieldnow.com) ā A wrong-way crash on Highway 99 in Delano killed a visiting father of eight and left his wife and young daughter seriously injured, shaking both local drivers and the victimās extended family. Relatives are now seeking justice in court and urging Delano-area residents to never drive under the influence, pointing to rideshare options as safer choices.
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⢠The race for Assembly District 35 continues (turnto23.com) ā Voters in Delano are part of a closely watched race for Californiaās Assembly District 35, which covers several Kern County cities. Three candidates with backgrounds in city leadership, local government, and healthcare are campaigning on housing, cost of living, jobs, and utility costs, with the top two primary finishers advancing to Novemberās general election.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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