Wizard of Oz brings fantasy to local audience again
The Cowardly School auditorium hosted a community production of The Wizard of Oz last week. Dorothy returned home to Kansas after an enchanting performance that left the Scarecrow and Tin Woodsman endearing the crowd with their hearty adventures.
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Jagels campaigns in Shafter for District Attorney
Ed Jagels, candidate for District Attorney, campaigned last week in Shafter by walking the business districts. He says judges are too lenient with convicted offenders and exclude key evidence in serious felony cases. He backs a June ballot initiative to toughen criminal trials and prosecutions, citing support from the California Farm Bureau Federation.
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Thrift stores see new shoppers amid economy shift
Thrift store managers report an influx of first time customers as economic pressures rise. Goodwill executives note past declines in card losses, while managers describe bargains drawing in shoppers who previously avoided thrift venues.
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Taft hosts free alcohol and drug abuse workshops
Dreg county schedules free public workshops on problems and treatments. Taft College hosts sessions from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on April 19 and 26. The program targets residents amid high rates of family violence linked to alcohol and drugs.
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