Supervisor cites unchallenged sludge bans in other counties
The Press questioned the supervisor about Senator Florez's claim that three California counties have banned sludge trucked in and he said those cases may not be in counties receiving shipments. McQuiston notes past dairy decisions may be mistakes and EPA findings could set future standards. He also said county growth in oil improves the budget but many unknowns remain for the year.
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Florez
California
McQuiston
Environment Protection Agency
EPA
Bermudez Attacks Corrections Training Over Word Puzzle Credit
Assemblyman Rudy Bermudez chairs a state budget panel hearing accusing the Department of Corrections of wasteful training practices. He cited officers earning 52 hours annually via word puzzles, lacking real training on bloodborne pathogens use of force and firearm qualifications, risking officer and inmate safety. He named chief deputy Van Sant and training chief Sanchez, who admitted to gaps and no action. His district includes Chino Prison, site of an officer death this year.
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Rudy Bermudez
Assembly
Department of Corrections
Bermudez
Legislatiae
Cea
Ernest C. van Sant
Carlos Sanchez
Manuel A. Gonzales
Assemblyman Bermudez
Chino
Farm Day in the City Returns to Kern County Fairgrounds
Kern County Farm Bureau hosts Farm Day in the City on April 19 20 drawing about 4000 students from Kern County and Los Angeles area. Second to fourth graders visit horses chickens sheep pigs goats and cows and learn how fruits vegetables and cotton are grown. Demonstrations by industry representatives show how farmers protect crops and the environment and explain that the supermarket is only a distribution center. The event, begun in 1985, serves as an educational tool about Kern County food and fiber sources.
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Kern County
Los Angeles
Kern County Farm Bureau
Kern County Fairgrounds
Judge Advocates Flexible Paths After Graduation
Several graduates had children removed from care but reconciled after completing recovery and finding employment. Judge Ingle notes that one size does not fit all and different approaches work for different people. Offenders may face jail, residential treatment, meetings, and drug testing, with ongoing support tailored to each future.
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Ingle
Shafter/Wasco
Employers payroll tax seminar in Delano
The Northern Employers Advisory Council and EDD invite employers to a Wednesday lunch seminar on April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at El Delfin's Restaurant Delano. The theme is Avoiding EDD State Payroll Reporting Errors with guidance on form errors corrections and compliance. Magdalena Vieyra of EDD will speak. Cost is 10 for members and 12 for non members including lunch.
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Northern Employers Advisory Council
EAC
California Employment Development Department
EDD
el Delfin
Delano
California
Magdalena Vieyra
Cingular
Cingular Wireless
FamilyTalk
Delaware Valley Cellular Corp
SBC Company
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Pace
Dept. Corrections Training
Minter
The
Air Force
Combat Command
Minter Field
Shafter
Hill Air Force Base
MLS
Franco Y Sincero Nuestro Nombre
Motorola
Tai
Bakersfield
Gosford Road
Valley Plaza
High St
East Hills Mall
Oak St
Rosedale
Taft
Kern St
Wasco & Shafter
Joel Shaddy
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