Shafter Mayor Loyd Link Reflects on Council Leadership
Mayor Loyd Link, eight years on the Shafter City Council, outlines duties and responsibilities of the role. He notes the mayor’s equal voting power yet greater expectations, including public appearances, meeting management, and legal knowledge. He emphasizes preparation, confidentiality, and representation of over 7,000 residents as core to effective leadership.
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Loyd Link
Shafter
Link
George Wise
Don Little
Mayor Reflects on Eight-Year City Council Tenure
Former mayor looks back on eight years of council decisions and accomplishments. He praises adopting county firefighting services as sound and financially prudent, while criticizing the late 1970s department head hire. He thanks the community for the chance to serve and expresses hope his choices benefited the city.
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Council
Link
Early morning rain thins crowd at Merchant's Chamber drawing
13 would be winners miss their opportunity as rain and threatening skies reduce attendance at the Flying Saucer drawing hosted by the Merchant's Division of the Chamber of Commerce last Saturday. In Shafter, 20 to 30 fans discuss a proposed annual Potato Festival at Wednesday night meeting, with the club endorsing the event and proposing a pre harvest dance. John A. Hunt of Alhambra visits Shafter, plans to buy property and move. a 1929 want ad offers a bungalow piano for sale in Shafter with $10 down and $10 monthly payments through Wilkinson Piano House in Oakland.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mis
Shafter
John A. Hunt
Alhambra
Merwin Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Kern County
Wilkinson Piano House
Oakland
California
EDD Seminar Examines Illegal Alien Work Rights
California farm labor contractors face updated rules requiring bonafide inquiries into a worker’s legal right to work. Charles Logan warns mere assurances are insufficient and penalties apply. The seminar covers sexual harassment and steps for employees to report and document incidents, citing a Fresno Hilton case where a $35,000 award was issued after a supervisor’s advances were resisted.
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California
United States
Charles Logan
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment Development Department
Wasco Veterans Hall
Logan
U.S
John B. Ortiz
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Bakersfield
State Fair Employment and Housing Department
Ortiz
Fresno
California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
Clara Burns
Fresno Hilton
Bakersfield Teen Arrested in March Joyriding Case
Russel Hatton, 21, was jailed Friday on joyriding and auto theft charges linked to a six month old Bakersfield theft tied to Bill Johnson Auto Sales. Hatton allegedly stole a vehicle from Circle Auto Sales, returned it five hours later, and was identified by mug shots. Investigator Frank Arnold says more arrests are expected.
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Bakersfield
Russel Hatton
Bill Johnson
Hatton
Circle Auto Sales
Richland
Frank Arnold
Shafter
Multiple arrests and thefts reported in Elbert County
Emergency Elbert Lee Dugdale was arrested on charges of and housebreaking. Richard Beltran reported tire slashing on a car, loss $100. Phillip Bradford arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol. Don Lewis reported theft of a GMC Caballero. Mary Sampson said blank checks stolen from her vehicle at Tops Market. Joe Angel Ramon arrested for public intoxication and furnishing alcohol to minors. four minors charged with under the influence of PCP. Firefighters responded to a fire at the City Sewer Farm and an auto crash on Hwy 23 north of Standard Road. Jaws of Life used in rescue.
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Elbert Lee Dugdale
Joe Angel Ramon
PCP
Hwy. 23
7Th Standard Road
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Chain & Charms
T.W
Ee Ana
Colpon
Jewelry Mfg Co
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Wasco
Deanna
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Joe Lomell
Shafter Motel
Graddys
Jimmy Cloud
Richard Beltran
West Ash
Olson Street
Los Angeles St
CVH
Joaquin Lambrano
Ernies
Phillip Bradford
Don Lewis
Richland Chevrolet
Mary Sampson
Tops Market
KSO
Fire Department
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Becker Insurance Agency
Rodney Beckerney
Central Avg
Shafter, CA
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