š± Why Delano police say this āSenior Assassinā game is so risky
Hello Delano! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Delano police say this āSenior Assassinā game is so risky
- Familyās plea after deadly wrong-way DUI crash on Delanoās Highway 99
- How the Assembly District 35 race could affect Delano families
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!)
- Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 53.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 52 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 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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ā¢ 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. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 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. Ā Ā Ā
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WCPA Boys JV Volleyball @ WCPA
Wonderful College Prep Academy, 2070 Veneto Street, Delano
7:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Delano Relay For Life
Delano High School
10:00 am -
Junior Livestock of Delano Farmers Market
Livestock Pavilion
9:00 pm -
Innovative Renal Care Delano Kidney Center Rebranding Celebration
Innovative Renal Care Delano Kidney Center , 1981 Cecil Ave. , Delano
5:00 pm -
Hidden Gold
Colonel Allensworth State Park Campground , Palmer Ave , Earlimart
9:00 am -
Delano Ideal Fan Fest
Delano Hyatt hotel
11:00 am -
Grapes of Wrath Triathlon
Delano Chamber of Commerce , 931 High St. , Delano -
Grapes of Wrath Triathlon, 5k & 10k
32750 Woollomes Ave , Delano
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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Truckin' for Kids Show, Shine and Race | 2026 | McFarland, CA
Famoso Dragstrip , 33559 Famoso Rd , McFarland
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Delano Storage Grand Opening
Delano Storage , 14250 County Line Rd , Delano
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Delano-Earlimart ID BM ā Friant Water Authority
Delano-Earlimart Irrigation , 14181 Avenue 24 , Delano
4:00 pm -
Kern-Tulare WD BM ā Friant Water Authority
Pandol Brothers Inc. , 33150 Pond Rd , Delano
2:30 pm
Saturday May 2
Friday May 8
Thursday May 14
Thursday August 13
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š Nearby News
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- Neighbors describe deadly shooting of Tulare deputy. āI wish I hadn't seen what I saw' (fresnobee.com)
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- Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened (marketbeat.com)
Oildale
- FUSD recognizes impacts of students, staff (thesungazette.com)
- Community, law enforcement rally around Tulare County sheriff's office after deputy's death (abc30.com)
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