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A Master Of Quilting Coming To Forist Lane
Every other year, quilters from far and wide gather for the “Quilts on Forist Lane” show by the Gateway Quilters’ Guild in Merced. This year the show will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. They are expected to have over 150 quilts on display, which visitors can enjoy while taking a scenic walking tour through Forist Lane.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
'Excited' Adele Planning 'Decent-Size' Wedding to Rich Paul in California With 'Second Celebration in England'
Do we hear wedding bells? Adele and Rich Paul are getting married!Earlier this month, the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer finally confirmed she's a fiancée after keeping fans guessing for more than a year. Now, a source said wedding planning is officially underway!"It will be a decent-size affair, most likely in California, followed by a second celebration in England," the insider recently spilled to a news publication. "Adele’s very excited and so is Rich. They’re crazy in love."Adele and the sports agent had been dating for more than three years before the award-winning artist confirmed they were engaged.The "Hello"...
Indoor pickleball center coming to Visalia: ‘It’s the fastest-growing sport in America’
A new 46,000-square-foot indoor Visalia pickleball center could be open to the public as soon as April 2025, according to the building owner and project developer. The center, which will feature 18 courts, is currently under construction at 702 S. Bridge St. The project combines two attached buildings, one 32,000 square feet and...
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Patriots post hard-fought 19-14 victory over Palmdale-Highland
Buried beneath the weight of several critical mistakes on offense, Liberty dug deep Friday to post a victory in Richie Bolin’s debut as Patriots coach. Powered by a dominant performance by the Liberty defense and 116 yards rushing by Jalen Murphy, the Patriots overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to post a hard-fought 19-14 victory over Palmdale-Highland.
Week 1: South pulls away for 21-0 victory over Ridgeview
For most of the first 24 minutes of play, host Ridgeview and South High desperately needed some sort of spark to get things started in Thursday night’s football season opener. With just 26 seconds left in the first half, the Spartans got what they needed.
Bakersfield Starts 2024 Season with Shutout Victory
Mark Duffel BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A first-half goal and a stout defensive effort was the perfect recipe that led to a 1-0 shutout victory for the Cal State Bakersfield men's soccer team on Thursday night at the Main Soccer Field. The Roadrunners kicked off the 2024 season with the win thanks to a game-winning goal from Adrian Jogerst and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Zenden Hart. Click here for the box score from tonight's match. The `Runners will hit the road for the first time this weekend. CSUB is scheduled to take on San Jose State on Sunday, Aug. 25,...
Pet of the Week: Aug. 23
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — Meet the Pet of the Week Carma from Kern County Animal Services!. To adopt or meet Carma or any other dogs or cats available for adoption or foster, just head on over to 3951 Fruitvale Avenue or call (661) 868-7100. If you are interested in...
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