Tractor Pull Debuts At California State Fair Rodeo Arena
At Cal Expo Sacramento on August 29 a Tractor Pull event debuts with 40 machines, each around 22 000 pounds and 2000 hp, hauling 40 000 pounds over 300 feet. The Pacific Tractor Pull Association reports 160 members spend up to 13000 on engine upgrades for competition drawing crowds from multiple counties. The August 20th to September 7th fair schedule includes prize money trophies and pot incentives.
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Kern Museum Becomes Mecca for California Tourists
The Kern County Museum draws visitors from 33 foreign countries and all 50 states to Pioneer Village, a nostalgic San Joaquin community with historic buildings, a premier horse drawn vehicle collection, and the largest oil exhibit in Western America. Open daily with modest admission and group rates, it showcases a log cabin and early barber shop amid floral grounds. A separate note on tractor classes at the California State Fair describes weights, sleds, and competition, led by Olin Staufer of Reedley, with the event included in the fair’s $2 admission.
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Watering and Mulching Tips for Plant Health
Water lawns regularly and feed lightly to keep them handsome into September. August heat makes plants pant. mulch shallow shrubs to retain moisture and shade roots. Deep, infrequent waterings encourage deeper roots and better drought resilience.
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