Golden Gate Fields to close permanently; Last Northern California horse track

PROGRAM. ONCE THEY FINISH 14 HOURS TRAINING THEY CAN GET A GRANT OF UP TO $50,000. >>> THE END AN ERA IN GOLDEN GATE FIELDS IN ALBANY. IT IS SET TO CLOSE PERMANENTLY AFTER THE FINAL RACE THIS YEAR. IT OPENED IN 1941 AND WAS LAST MAJOR RACETRACK IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. NOW THE OWNERS WANT TO FOCUS MORE ON THE TRACK IN SANTA ANITA RELOCATING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CALIFORNIA HORSE RACING BOARD SAYS THEY'RE AWARE OF THE IMPACT THIS WILL HAVE ON EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS AND ARE WORKING TO CREATE MORE ROLES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE AFFECTED. >>> BERKELEY CITY COUNCILMEMBER KATE HARRISON EASY I AM GLAD TO HEAR THIS NEWS. THE INDUSTRY INFLICTS UNNECESSARY PAIN ON HORSES BY KEEPING THEM CONFINED FOR LONG PERIODS AND USING PAIN-INDUCING INSTRUMENTS. THE CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE SHOWS RACES PLANNED THROUGH OCTOBER 2. RIGHT

Channel: KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA

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Keywords: KPIX 5 News Mid-day, Golden Gate Fields, Horse racing

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Published: Mon Jul 17 2023