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Our Mission:
Kingsburg is committed to leadership that inspires, professionalism that ensures excellence in service, and partnership that fosters community collaboration.
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Are you haveing trouble getting your car to pass smog? A free local event will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 8:00am-12:00pm at the Fresno County Fairgrounds (4500 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA, 93702). Testing starts by 8:00 a.m. and we usually open the gates around 6:30 a.m. It is recommended to get in line early.
If your vehicle fails the emissions test, you get a $500 voucher for emission-related repairs at a local STAR-certified smog shop. The $500 can only be used for diagnostics, smog testing, smog repair work, and certification. More information can be found by visiting Valley CAN.
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Thank you for your continued patience as we work to update Draper St. infrastructure. There are two upcoming construction days that will require traffic control that will close traffic and parking as you travel on Draper St. This will only impact the even address side of Draper St. from Marion St. to Sierra St.
On Friday, August 9th, the contractor will be replacing the temporary pavement patching that was created due to the water line installation work. The contractor will begin their work at 2am. Work is anticipated to be completed by 11am Friday, with the road reopening to normal traffic conditions by 12 noon. No parking signs will be posted on Thursday (8/8).
On Monday, August 12th, the contractor will begin work at 5am and will reopen the road to normal traffic at 12 noon. The closure on Monday will be the same as that on Friday. No parking signs will be posted on Sunday (8/11).
Once work is completed on the water line project, Draper will be receive a pavement treatment as part of a new project that will be starting in the coming weeks.
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The Crayfish Festival is approaching! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event, held in Downtown Kingsburg runs from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Join the community to enjoy all things crayfish.
The event will have:
- Live music
- Crayfish eating contest
- Food vendors
- Crayfish Chowder Cook-Off
There will also be live music by Deaverville from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Enjoy this memorable event with your family and friends!
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Are you interested in helping keep our downtown beautiful? The city's Adopt-a-Planter program allows individuals or groups to adopt one of the corner planters on Draper St. and plant flowers, keep it weed free and provide general maintenance throughout the year. Your sponsorship will be commemorated with a plaque identifying your commitment.
With just a few locations available, those interested are encouraged to contact Community Service Director Adam Castaneda for an application.
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Summer is winding down and school is just around the corner! Elementary students begin on Thursday, August 15th, while the High School begins on Monday, August 19th.
The return to school means increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic during drop off and pickup. Kingsburg PD will have increased patrols around the schools to ensure student safety.
Pedestrian Safety Tips:
- Please look both ways before crossing
- Utilize crosswalks
- Stay alert and aware of your surroundings
- Avoid being distracted with devices while crossing
- Be careful at intersections
Vehicle Safety Tips:
- Follow the speed limit in school zones
- Be mindful of bike lanes
- Yield to pedestrians
- Plan accordingly for drop-off and pick-ups
- Do not drive distracted or use mobile devices
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Reagan Elementary School Open House
On Wednesday August 14, 2024, Reagan Elementary School (1180 Diane Ave, Kingsburg, CA 93631) will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt event for grades 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. This event will allow students and parents to get familiarized with the campus (classrooms will not be open at this time). Students will also receive a free ice cream pass for attending. If you would like additional information please call Reagan Elementary at 559-897-6986.
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Volunteer Opportunity
The City is looking for a Community Service Commissioner. This volunteer position will make recommendations to council of projects related to parks and recreation. Committee meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month. The deadline to apply is tomorrow August 9, 2024, at 5:30pm.
Applications can be filled out online or returned to City Clerk, Abigail Palsgaard.
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Crandell Swim Post Swim Season
Lap-swimming will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 5:30am-7:30am until September 30, 2024. Each session will be $2.50 or $30 monthly. Aqua Aerobics will now be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until September 30, 2024. There will be two class times 5:30am-6:30am and 6:30am-7:30am each session will be $4 per session or $45 monthly.
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Next City Council Meeting:
The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 21st, at
6:00pm in the Council Chamber.
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This Week in History
On August 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs host the first night game in the history of Wrigley Field.
The first-ever night game in professional baseball took place nearly 60 years earlier, on May 2, 1930, when a Des Moines, Iowa, team hosted Wichita for a Western League game. The match-up drew 12,000 people at a time when Des Moines was averaging just 600 fans per game. Evening games soon became popular in the minors: As minor league ball clubs were routinely folding in the midst of the Great Depression, adaptable owners found the innovation a key to staying in business. The major leagues, though, took five years to catch up to their small-town counterparts.
The first big league night game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 24, 1935, and drew 25,000 fans. The crowd stood by as President Franklin D. Roosevelt symbolically switched on the lights from Washington, D.C. To capitalize on their new evening fan base, the Reds played a night game that year against every National League team–eight games in total–and despite their lousy record of 68-85, paid attendance rose 117 percent. Over the next 13 seasons, the rest of the major league parks followed suit, with one exception, Wrigley Field, which by 1988 was the second oldest ballpark in use after Boston’s Fenway Park. For 74 seasons, the Cubs played only day games at home. Finally, on August 8, 1988, the Cubs played the Philadelphia Phillies in the park’s first night game. Ninety-one-year-old Cubs fan Harry Grossman was chosen to turn on the lights. After counting to three, he flipped the switch, and announced “Let there be light.”
Rick Sutcliffe started the game for the Cubs, and gave up a home run to Phil Bradley of the Phillies on his fourth pitch. The Cubs’ star second baseman Ryne Sandberg answered with a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning, and with the Cubs leading in the bottom of the fourth inning 3-1, the game was called due to rain. Because the five innings needed for the game to be official were not completed, Wrigley’s first night game is officially recorded as a 6-4 win over the New York Mets on August 9, 1988.
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