š± Why rare 1960s jetliners still rest in Mojaveās desert boneyard
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In today's newsletter:
- Why rare 1960s jetliners still rest in Mojaveās desert boneyard
Also on today's calendar: Open Studio presented by California City Arts Center and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ The 1960s Jetliner Program That Bankrupted Convair Still Sits Parked In California's High Desert (simpleflying.com) ā Mojave residents might spot some rare aviation history at the Mojave Air & Space Port, where a few surviving Convair 880 and 990 jetliners are stored or displayed. The piece explains how Mojaveās dry desert climate makes it ideal for longāterm aircraft storage, and traces how these onceāluxurious but fuelāhungry jets helped sink Convairās commercial ambitions before ending up in the local boneyard. 
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Cal City Farmerās Market - Every Saturday Year Round ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Halloween Open House at Milo's Sanctuary ā
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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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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
9:30 am -
FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am -
Cal City Farmerās Market - Every Saturday Year Round ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am -
California City Arts Commission Open Studio ā
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City
9:30 am -
FREE ICED TEA presented by Safe Haven Kid's League and Starbucks ā
Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave, California City
9:00 am
Sunday October 11
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Have a Heart Humane Society Adoption Saturdays ā
787 W. Tehachapi Blvd., Suite B, Tehachapi
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Dave Moordigian ā
Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company, 26877 Cummings Valley Road, Tehachapi
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Dave Moordigian at Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company ā
Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company, 26877 Cummings Valley Road, Tehachapi
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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š Nearby News
Rosamond
- Bishop Tennis Hosted Desert on Thursday (sierrawave.net)
Tehachapi
- Secrets surrounding case against California political family dynasty exposed (newsnationnow.com)
- Week in Review: October 2, 2026 (ca.gov)
- 2027 Rose Parade Equestrian Lineup & Equestfest Details (southpasadenan.com)
California City
- California city suspends weekend service after bus driver fatally shot as search continues for gunman (nypost.com)
- Sen. Alex Padilla Makes Surprise Visit to SFO's ICE Detention Center (kqed.org)
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