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Wednesday, March 2 @6pm in the Council Chambers
Dispatch Transition 

Kingsburg law enforcement dispatching operations will be transitioning to Fresno County Sheriff's Office (FSO) on Saturday, March 19. City Council will be discussing the new KPD lobby hours during their March 2, 2016 regular meeting.  Residents will still dial 911 for emergencies and 897-2931 for non-emergency police calls for service.  The only change will be the addition of a new administration number - 897-4418 for KPD. 

Residents are encouraged to read the FAQ regarding dispatching operations and the process for making the final decision. 

Some misconceptions include:
  • Lower priority for Kingsburg calls.  This is not true. All police calls for service, whether 911 or non-emergency, will be handled with the same priority that they are today. 
  • Longer wait times.  Wait times are not dependent upon the dispatcher taking the call, but rather the availability of the officers on duty.  FSO has the ability to answer and dispatch calls more quickly, given they have several individuals available to answer the phone. 
  • Technology costs are the reason we're switching.  Not entirely.  There were several factors considered in the decision, all discussed during open, public meetings.  With the transition, Kingsburg will receive the benefit of being part of a larger organization able to adapt to current technology. 
  • This will affect ambulance response times.  This is incorrect.  In fact, Kingsburg Fire and Ambulance dispatching has been outsourced to Fresno County for nearly ten years.  The transition of law enforcement dispatch has no bearing on their operations. 

We encourage anyone with further questions to contact Police Chief Neil Dadian for an in-depth explanation of the intricacies of dispatching, and how it factors into officer and resident safety.    
Spring Showers 

Spring is here yet again, and warm weather is on the way. If you intend to water your lawns, please remember the City is still under a State mandate to conserve.  Regulations enacted in October, 2015 incentivize all residents to conserve so that no penalties will be issued. Even with recent rain, the State has extended conservation measures through October 2016.

Residents should be extremely proud of the accomplishments completed as a community to cut back on water usage.  To date, residents have conserved by nearly 41% since 2013!
4 Year Old Captain

4 year old Gardenia Loya, a young Kingsburg resident who has been battling a rare form of leukemia, was made KFD Captain for a day and an honorary police woman during a ceremony held on Sunday, February 21.  Throughout her battles with her illness she has had several encounters with first responders and decided that she wants to be either a police woman or a firefighter when she grows up.

Gardenia and her family are facing several months of treatment.  If you want to help contribute to Gardenia's battle please visit her GoFundMe account and donate!
Breakfast for Dinner

The Kiwanis Club of Kingsburg is hosting their 8th Annual Pancake Supper on Saturday, February 27 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. This will be held at The Orchard Bible Fellowship Social Hall. Meal tickets cost $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years old.
 
 In addition to the pancakes there will be a silent auction where you can bid on items ranging from baseball memorabilia to homemade pies and everything in between. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, from any Kiwanis member, and will be sold at the door.
Overgrown! 

With the recent rain and warm temperatures some lawns throughout the City have become overgrown. Unkempt and overgrown lawns and weeds are not only unsightly, but also a fire hazard! Please do your part in keeping the City beautiful and safe by keeping your lawns well trimmed.

Notice a lawn in need of attention?  Let us know!  
This week in History

On February 23, 1945, During a long, costly battle, the Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment of the 5th Division place the U.S. flag on the peak of Mount Suribachi, the highest point on the island of Iwo Jima.  Several hours after the original flag was placed a larger flag with a much heavier pole was brought to replace it. The second pole required five Marines and a Navy Corpsman to plant it into the ground. Photographer Joe Rosenthal was there to capture the moment on film, this photograph became the most famous picture of the Pacific campaign and won Rosenthal a Pulitzer Prize.
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PAIN
Prescription Abusers In Need are having a meeting on February 29 at 6 pm until 7:30 pm at the Reagan High School Multipurpose room. This is recommended for community members, parents, and students who are in or above middle school.

On the Lookout 

Interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program? Information can be obtained by contacting the Public Safety Committee Chair, Ben Creighton. 
Voting Season
Make sure you're ready to vote! Find information on the City's website to get registered, vote by mail, and more!