Fireworks are a symbol of Americaâs independence, but with so many state and local limitations placed on the fiery delights, itâs hard for Californians to feel all that liberated when celebrating Independence Day â reasons for that generally pertain to safety concerns.
Authorities contend that injuries and fires are minimized by allowing the sale and use of only safe and sane fireworks in certain communities and for no more than seven days a year.
Galt gets the green light on red, white and blue from June 28 to July 4.
A week of scorching weather is expected, so fire-wise, our founding fathers didnât do us any favors suggesting citizens light âbonfires and illuminationsâ to celebrate the Declaration of Independence that was signed during one of the hottest and driest months of the year.
"For the first time in forever". The Galt Herald was unable to produce our weekly newspaper in time for today s delivery due to the Comcast outage that affected the region.
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Blue skies with wisps of clouds greeted guests at the Galt Area Historical Societyâs annual Kite Day event on Sunday, April 11. Clad in masks, and practicing social distancing on the more than 15 acres of lawns, nearly 150 guests attended the free event.
Many families came out to enjoy the conditions and try their hand at flying kites.
Seeking optimal winds, young and not so young guests sent colorful kites soaring above the fields at the McFarland Living History Ranch.
Young guests had the opportunity to make their very own kite in the ranchâs red barn thanks to volunteers Joan Werblun, Adela Arvizu and Alyssa Herrera. Guests chose from numerous colors of paper to create the base of their kites. Adding a straw, string and their color choice for a crepe paper tail, guest shot out of the barn, running past other kite flyers with their brand new, handmade kite.