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G by GUESS, the latest store brand from GUESS? Inc., will hold a grand opening Saturday, Aug. 2, at its newest location at Valley Plaza Mall, 2701 Ming Ave.

The grand opening event, scheduled from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, will include a live DJ.

The store features lounge areas where customers can sit and browse art and architecture books, preview new apparel offerings, and enjoy retro and new artist music videos projected onto a wood paneled wall.

Established in 2007, G by GUESS carries apparel, accessories and footwear and has 30 stores nationwide.

If that doesn't excite you, there's Carls Jr., which is sponsoring activities at remodeled restaurants Saturday, Aug. 2, to highlight a new look.

Four dual branded Carl’s Jr./Green Burrito restaurants and a Carl’s Jr. restaurant now feature a retro diner-style design and are holding events to celebrate.

Stop by the first event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at 4800 White Lane to see the Kelly 95.3 Street Team. Visitors also will have a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas, Dodgers Tickets, an iPod nano, or Carl’s Jr. gift cards. Sean Venedam with the Bakersfield Condors will make a guest appearance from noon to 1 p.m.

Additional events this Saturday will be held at 815 Real Road from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and at 9000 Ming Avenue at the Marketplace from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those visitors, too, will have another chance to win an iPod nano or Carl’s Jr. gift cards. Free samples of the new Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger and Banana Cream Pie Shake will be available, along with the Kelly 95.3 Street Team.

The dual branded Carl’s Jr./Green Burrito remodeled restaurants are located at 3901 Auburn Ave., 4520 Coffee Road, 815 Real Road, and 9000 Ming Ave.