š± California City scouts rally after beloved Bob Parker Lodge burns down
California City, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHello California City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- California City scouts rally after beloved Bob Parker Lodge burns down
- What federal ownership means for oversight at California Cityās detention center
Also on today's calendar: FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you stop your bagel from running away? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Hot; windy in the afternoon, with a high of 105 and low of 78 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 106, low: 76.
- Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 108 and low of 76 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Fire destroys Bob Parker Scout Lodge; California City families vow to rebuild (bakersfieldnow.com) ā A fire last week destroyed the Bob Parker Scout Lodge, long a gathering place for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in California City, leaving families grieving lost memories but determined to rebuild. Community members, including youth leaders and the mayor, are calling for answers about suspected arson while pushing for a new, safer lodge where local scouts can meet again. 
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ā¢ The federal government now owns the Otay Mesa detention center. Advocates say this is a fight over the future of immigration (timesofsandiego.com) ā Federal officials have bought the California City immigration detention center for a price far above its estimated value, shifting it from private to federal ownership and potentially limiting state and local oversight. Advocates and experts warn this move, paired with a similar purchase in Otay Mesa, could reduce transparency, weaken health inspections, and worsen conditions for detainees held in California City. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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California City Arts Commission Open Studio ā
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
9:30 am
Wednesday July 22
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Other local events
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FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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California City Arts Commission Open Studio ā
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
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Open Studio presented by California City Arts Center ā
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
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Cal City Farmerās Market - Every Saturday Year Round ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am -
Open Studio presented by California City Arts Center ā
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
9:30 am -
Strata Sports Center Low Impact Exercise Class. Come Exercise With Al! ā
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
10:00 am
Saturday July 25
Wednesday July 29
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Wednesday August 12
Monday August 17
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Adult Exercise Class ā
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
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Strata Sports Center Walk Club. Come Exercise With Al! ā
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
11:00 am
Tuesday July 28
Friday December 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CoreCivic - Corrections Corporation of America posted a job opening for Recreation Supervisor in California City. Apply here.
- CoreCivic posted a job opening for Mailroom Clerk in California City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near California City here.
š Nearby News
Mojave
- āThe music' of the Mojave: Watkins still defending the desert in her latest novel (reviewjournal.com)
- Eating along Route 66: Desert spots keep traces of diner culture alive (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Police recount āThe Ridgecrest Runner,' who hijacked a police car while on PCP (kget.com)
Ridgecrest
- State Highway Patrol awarded $41M to combat impaired driving, some awarded in Kern County (kget.com)
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