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Maricopa, Kern County lists an October 27 council meeting, bulky waste collection October 28, and recurring senior and CAPK food distribution dates. Learn which notices apply and where…
Taft's official October calendar lists a Trunk-or-Treat event for October 26 at 5:30 p.m. The city also provides Council agendas, meeting videos and upcoming November 3 and 17…
The city's Downtown Rehabilitation Project page describes a $5 million Clean California grant and improvements involving pedestrian access, shade, public art and Seventh Street Park. A ribbon-cutting date…
Two October 15 City of Wasco solicitations cover Filburn Avenue pavement rehabilitation and shoulder/sidewalk improvements, with separate November 10 deadlines.
Ridgecrest Parks and Recreation lists a free-entry Trunk-or-Treat at Kerr McGee Community Center on October 30, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be sold separately.
The city gave public notice of an October 14 hearing on a policy governing police equipment classified under state law; whether the ordinance was ultimately adopted requires the…
California58 Local | October 23, 2026. This report is based on a dated primary government source and distinguishes proposals from adopted decisions. Where the proposal is located California’s…
California58 Local | October 23, 2026. This report is based on a dated primary government source and distinguishes proposals from adopted decisions. What is proposed McFarland is currently…
California58 Local | October 23, 2026. This report is based on a dated primary government source and distinguishes proposals from adopted decisions. What is on the ballot McFarland’s…
Delano's live fixed-route rider guide says all DART services are free until further notice, while other city pages still list fare prices. Riders should confirm current rules directly…
Delano's November 2026 municipal election materials include questions about replacing the council-selected mayor with a directly elected mayor and the possible length of the mayoral term.
A 2026 resurfacing solicitation lists four corridors and an estimated cost of $1.1 million–$1.15 million; bids closed August 27 and actual construction dates require verification.
Delano's 2026 water project procurement covers pipe replacement on First Avenue, a cased crossing below Highway 99, hydrants and pressure controls. The August 13 bidding deadline has passed.
Delano's October 12 request seeks a 20-minute drone-light performance for its December 5 Christmas celebration, with at least 200 drones and a proposal deadline of October 26.
Shafter's January 2026 transit notice says residents can use fixed-route and dial-a-ride services; riders should call 661-746-2955 to confirm current routes and fares.
Shafter's Engineering Department requires applications for work encroaching on city public rights-of-way to go through its online permit portal since August 3, 2026.
Shafter's September 2026 Housing Element update describes proposed land-use and zoning changes for 12 central-city properties; official feedback closed October 14.
Shafter is recruiting two residents for four-year Planning Commission terms beginning January 2027; completed applications are due at City Hall by 5 p.m. October 26.
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