🌱 How a $50,000 ICE jail donation will reshape summer in Cal City
California City, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings California City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $50,000 ICE jail donation will reshape summer in Cal City
- Why a South African TV star is jailed in California City
Also on today's calendar: FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 54.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 89 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ICE detention operator donates to Kern County city home to one of its facilities (fresnobee.com) — California City’s council has accepted a $50,000 donation from CoreCivic, which will restore the Fourth of July fireworks show and upgrade local recreation facilities, including the pool. The money comes from the company operating the California City Immigration Processing Center, a facility that has drawn lawsuits and community debate even as it provides local jobs and sponsorships. 
• Mel and Peet Viljoen Speak Out in Their First Interview Since Being Detained in the U.S. (urbanmatter.com) — A South African reality TV couple facing shoplifting and immigration charges in the U.S. is currently split between two detention centers, with Peet held at the California City Correctional Facility. Their case, asylum talk, and public backlash are unfolding mostly abroad, but the California City facility plays a key role in their ongoing custody and separation.
📸 Around California City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Adult Exercise Class →
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
10:00 am
Friday May 1
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Other local events
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FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks →
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am -
California City Arts Commission Open Studio →
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
11:00 am -
Painting the Greats →
California City Branch Library, 9507 California City Blvd, California City
4:00 pm -
Open Studio presented by California City Arts Center →
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
9:30 am -
Cal City Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday Year Round →
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am -
California City Arts Commission Open Studio →
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
9:30 am
Saturday May 2
Wednesday May 6
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Wednesday May 20
📣 California City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kids Crafternoon →
California City Branch Library, 9507 California City Blvd, California City
3:45 pm -
Strata Sports Center Low Impact Exercise Class. Come Exercise With Al! →
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
10:00 am -
Naturalist Led Walk in Tortoise Preserve →
Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area
9:00 am
Wednesday May 6
Monday May 11
Sunday May 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The California City Supper Club has launched for 2026!
We had a great time this month at West Best Pizza in Cal City! On Monday May 4th we are meeting at Tokyo Tuna inside the courtyard at Aspen Mall! … (Nextdoor Twin Buttes View)
- GPAC posted a job opening for Commercial Litigation Attorney- Can Be Remote in California City. Apply here.
- Holy Family Hospital posted a job opening for Mental Health - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near California City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mojave
- High Desert Disaster (generalaviationnews.com)
- Hiker Hears Barking In Desert And Finds An Entire Family Who Shouldn't Be There (thedodo.com)
- 2018 Ames Earth Science Publications (nasa.gov)
Rosamond
- Why Did Jews Want Jesus Dead? (rosamondpress.com)
Ok California City! 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: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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