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🌱 Planning a fall escape? See why Kingsburg tops the getaway list.
Kingsburg, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Kingsburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a fall escape? See why Kingsburg tops the getaway list.
- How did Kingsburg fall just short in this league thriller?
Also on today's calendar: Washington Union @ Kingsburg and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 102, low: 65.
- Monday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 8 Small Towns Near Fresno, California That Feel Just Right For A Fall Getaway (newsbreak.com) — Kingsburg takes center stage in this fall getaway guide, highlighted as a charming “Little Sweden” just a short drive from Fresno with Swedish-style architecture, Dala horses, and cozy bakeries along Draper Street. The piece also notes Kingsburg’s farming roots and scenic vineyards, then rounds up several other nearby small towns worth exploring for autumn day trips. 
• The Fresno Bee Game of the Week: Kerman defeats Kingsburg in huge league showdown (fresnobee.com) — Kingsburg High’s football team came up just short in a tight Tri-County League showdown, falling 33–30 to undefeated Kerman on Friday night. Despite strong offensive play, Kingsburg was hurt by three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, in a game that could influence league standings and playoff momentum for local fans.
📸 Around Kingsburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kingsburg Vikings vs Immanuel Eagles →
Kingsburg High School, 1900 18th Ave, Kingsburg
4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
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Washington Union @ Kingsburg →
Kingsburg High School, 1900 18th Ave, Kingsburg
5:00 pm -
Kingsburg Vikings vs Exeter Union Monarchs →
Kingsburg High School, 1900 18th Ave, Kingsburg
4:00 pm -
Kingsburg Vikings vs Reedley Pirates →
Kingsburg High School, 1900 18th Ave, Kingsburg
4:00 pm
Friday October 9
Thursday October 22
Thursday October 29
📣 Kingsburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JV/V Girls Volleyball vs WUHS
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm -
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL VS. SANGER CDS
Heartland Educational Center, 2269 Sylvia St, Selma
6:00 pm -
JV/V Girls Volleyball @ Exeter
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm -
FLAG FOOTBALL @ DUBOIS
Heartland Educational Center, 2604 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fresno
5:30 pm -
JV/V Football @ Sierra Pacific
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
5:00 pm -
FB @ Rio Vista (Central)
ALMS (Abraham Lincoln Middle School) Selma, CA 93662
4:00 pm -
SHS Homecoming Dance - DH
Selma High School Selma, CA 93662
7:00 pm -
Selma Rotary Marching Band Festival →
Downtown Selma, Selma
9:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- “Rejoice in the Lord always.
Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.” Philippians 4:4-5 NKJV “ Praise the Lord today,… (Nextdoor Reagan Square)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Selma. Apply here.
- City of Sanger California posted a job opening for Recreation Leader/Youth Sports Official in Sanger. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Selma
- Valley farmers continue to get hit by high diesel prices as harvest season is underway (yourcentralvalley.com)
Parlier
- Parlier man arrested for felony hit-and-run (midvalleytimes.com)
Reedley
- Fall season is here! Where to find pumpkin patches across the Central Valley (abc30.com)
Ok Kingsburg! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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