Kaiser Permante program makes donation to keep city pools open

City Hall and Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Program announced Wednesday that the latter will donate $20,000 to keep city pools in operation.

"The grant will enable the swimming pools at Rueben Campos and Hernandez to stay open for the balance of the swim season, which ends August 29, 2009,." reads the city's announcement. "In addition, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will be able to open the pool at Mill Park, from July 20th through August 29th, 2009. The grant also provides for limited free swimming lessons at Ruben Campos and Hernandez pools."