Former Shafter suit targets city and prominent citizens
A federal suit in Fresno seeks over 10 million in damages against the City of Shafter, many residents, and dozens of defendants including former City Attorney Al Mortimore, ex‑officer Glen Baldwin, and mayors Loyd Link and Don Zachary. McLaren, a former Shafter officer, filed March 28. preliminary conference set July 10.
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United States District Court
Fresno
Shafter
Bakersfield
Jonathan Rogers McLaren
Shafter Police Department
Edward Dean Price
McLaren
Shafter City
al Mortimore
Glen Baldwin
Loyd Link
Don Zachary
False alarm ends as SWAT finds empty Shafter apartment
A Kern County sheriff SWAT response to a presumed hostage situation in Shafter April 5 uncovered an empty apartment on Coward Street after a daytime siege. Earlier burglary and strong arm robbery reports led to a search for Ronnie Hutchison, but no suspect or hostages were found. investigation continues.
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Shafter
Kern County Sheriff's
Coward Street
Special Weapons and
Tial
Lerdo
Edison
Ronnie Lee Hutchison
Coward St
Apt
Tulare
Shafter Police Department
Sheriff's Department
Hutchison
Shafter Tests Water Pressure Cut to Save Power
Public Works to reduce water pressure from 55 to 48 psi for a month starting May 6 in a city trial. City officials, led by Public Works Director John Guinn, aim to save electricity and money, estimating about $30 daily and $11,000 yearly. Results will be reported to the Shafter City Council in May. Guinn notes the test won’t noticeably affect most homes and emphasizes citizens own the water system. He urges water conservation and will address complaints at 746-2065.
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Shafter
Public Works Department
Public Works
John Guinn
Guinn
Pacific Gas and Electric
City Budget Talks Focus on Police Upgrades and New Dept Head
Budget session discussions through 1986 center on revenue losses and cost saving plans such as a cheaper City Hall telephone system. Christensen requests a police vehicle replacement program and chain of command reorganization with on duty supervisors. Guinn seeks an assistant public works director to handle upcoming capital projects while Stine criticizes delays. The council agrees to prioritize funding requests, with a hearing set for April 29 at City Hall.
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Chester
Public Works Department
Caires
Christensen
Police Department
Chain of Command
Guinn
Stine Cald & Ding
City Hall
Ashburn Urges County Backing for Storm Drain Project
Ashburn calls for Kern County Board of Supervisors support for a four part storm drain plan. Public Works Director John Guinn says the Community Development Department prioritizes phases one and two and will press for funding, while Ashburn warns budget constraints may limit allocations. He notes county capital needs and hopes cooperative board action improves chances in the next budget cycle.
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Walker Street
Kern County Board of Supervisors
City Public Works
John Guinn
Ashburn
Community Development Department
Guinn
August Caires
Board of Supervisors
Air Show fundraising aids Minter Field museum growth
The Shafter Kiwanis sponsors a daily concessions stand at Minter Field for the air show with proceeds split with the Minter Field Air Museum to fund a building and display area for aircraft and memorabilia. A Bakersfield barbecue drew 400Plus attendees to boost 1985 air show efforts and preview Warbirds flybys.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Minter Field
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Lawler
Shafter Press
Sacramento
County of
Kern
Kern County
Community Development Program Department
Great Western Savings Building
18Th Street
California
HBO
up + The Movie Channel
Hollywood
Warner Amex Cable
Mike Alvidrez
Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Shafter Sports Complex
Tulare Ave
Mannington
Boca
Aristocon
Don’s Interiors
Central
Ave
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