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August 3, 2016 @6pm in the Council Chambers
An Address to Assist
 
While it may seem like a small thing, having your address visible from both the street and alley is extremely important.  This is mainly so that emergency response vehicles can find your location as quickly as possible.  d.  While our employees are very knowledgeable of our community, every second counts in a time of need.  Take a look, especially at night, to see if your home's address can be easily identified.   
Goooooooaaaaaaaal!

This is the last week for Kingsburg Youth Soccer League registration! There is one final in-person registration on Saturday July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Comfort Keepers (1448 Washington St.).  Online and mail in registrations will be accepted until July 31. There will be emergency registration from Aug 1-6 however there will be a $110 charge per player and an in-person registration must be scheduled. 
A Day in the Life Of
 
Are you curious about what police officers and firefighters do on a daily basis? You can always schedule a ride-along or a tour of the operational facilities! Tours are perfect for a close look at the day to day operations 
of public safety and a perfect way to see how each person doing their job can protect an entire city! Ride-alongs are a great way to get a first hand experience in being a police officer or a firefighter. Fore more information feel free to call the Police Department at (559) 897-4418 or the Fire Department at (559) 897-5457.
Water Wells

Did you know the City operates seven municipal water wells, averaging 675 feet in depth? With over 3,350 total connections, the system is monitored by the City's Water Department, which is responsible for testing and ensuring the system remains safe and reliable.  Kingsburg's system relies entirely on groundwater, as underwater aquifers make above ground storage uneccessary.  In addition, the City doesn't add any chemical treatment to the groundwater before delivering it to each connection.  With approximately 500 fire hydrants with an average pressure of 50 PSI, the City's looped system provides consistent, safe water to both residents and businesses year round. 
Google It
  
The City of Kingsburg has partnered with Google in order to get more local businesses on the web. This program has already helped 182 (17 more than when the partnership launched) businesses in Kingsburg become more recognized and up to date.

4 out of 5 people use search engines to find local info like business hours and directions.  Get on the map today to make sure you get noticed.  
This Week in History

On July 25, 19778, Louise Joy Brown became the first baby to be born... that was conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF). Children born through this process are often referred to as "test tube babies". Throughout her life, Lesley Brown, Louise's mother, had suffered through infertility and in November 1977 she underwent the experimental IVF procedure. A mature egg was removed from Lesley, which was then fertilized in a laboratory. The embryo was then implanted into Lesley's uterus, and to the awe of herself, the doctors involved, and the media, the pregnancy stuck. And so, like a usual pregnancy, nine months later a healthy five pound, 12 ounce Louise Joy Brown was born. 
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Heat Smart
High temps are here!  Never leave a child or pets in a hot car - it takes only minutes for cars to heat up to unsafe conditions.  
We'll Take It
Bring CFL bulbs and old batteries to City Hall for recycling.  Take Rx meds to KPD, sharps to Kmart Pharmacy and old electronics to Mid Valley Disposal's yard. 
Big Blue
Do you Back the Blue?  Join us on Tuesday August 2 at Memorial Park for National Night Out.  Food, games, a dunk tank and more!  The event is free and runs from 6-9pm.