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In today's newsletter:
- How will this Assembly District 35 race affect Lamont families?
Also on today's calendar: Become a Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Lamont, CA and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 51 degrees.
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š° News we're reading
⢠The race for Assembly District 35 continues (turnto23.com) ā Voters in Lamont are part of a closely watched race for Californiaās Assembly District 35, which covers several Kern County cities including Lamont and Arvin. Three candidatesāa McFarland mayor, a Bakersfield councilmember, and a Kern Medical workerāare pitching different approaches to housing costs, jobs, utilities, and healthcare ahead of the primary and November runoff.
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Saturday April 18
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Become a Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Lamont, CA
Regus - Bakersfield - 4900 California Avenue , 4900 California Avenue West Park Community , Tower B , Bakersfield
9:00 am
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2026 Earth Day 661 Festival
Beach Park , 3400 21st St , Bakersfield
10:00 am
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Bakersfield, CA
Hodel's Country Dining , 5917 Knudsen Dr , Bakersfield
6:00 pm
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Journey USA
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater , 2001 H St , Bakersfield
8:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Laugh and Leave
Slice of Italy , 2543 F St , Bakersfield
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
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CCNA Certification ā 4-Day Classroom Training in Lamont, CA
Regus - Bakersfield - 4900 California Avenue , 4900 California Avenue West Park Community , Tower B , Bakersfield
9:00 am
Tuesday April 28
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Business Analyst (CBAP) Classroom Training in Paso Robles, CA
Regus - Bakersfield - 4900 California Avenue , 4900 California Avenue West Park Community , Tower B , Bakersfield
9:00 am
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I love that this magic hose doesn't take up any space on my patio because it just shrinks down to nothing after use.
It is a lovely upgrade that makes watering the plants feel like a peaceful moment. (Nextdoor Lamont)
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PVH Corp posted a job opening for Stockroom Associate Part Time- TOMMY HILFIGER in Arvin. Apply here.
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Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Part Time) in Arvin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lamont here.
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Arvin
- CA high school celebrates large number of UC Merced scholarships (fresnobee.com)
- Condors lose in OT, but gain playoff positioning; Fresno State defeats CSUB baseball; HS Baseball, Softball standings (modbee.com)
Bakersfield
- Walmart to remodel stores across the state, including Bakersfield (kget.com)
- Staying bite free as mosquito season begins (bakersfieldnow.com)
- General Tree Service, Inc. Elevates Heritage Tree Care in Kern County with Launch of New Digital Platform (bakercityherald.com)
Ok Lamont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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