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🌱 Taft seeks its next police chief as McMinn prepares to retire

Taft, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Taft! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Taft seeks its next police chief as McMinn prepares to retire

Also on today's calendar: Bridge - Dueling Cellos from Las Vegas.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Taft police chief Damon McMinn prepares to retire after nearly 9 years leading his father's department (turnto23.com) — Taft Police Chief Damon McMinn is preparing to retire after nearly nine years leading the department where his father also served as chief. The city is accepting applications for its next police chief and correctional warden, and McMinn plans to stay temporarily to help with the transition.
   

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  • Capital summit shares stories of local investment opportunities (bakersfield.com)

Ok Taft! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Taft

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Taft

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.