Shafter Home Fire Ends in Injury and Gas-Exposure Incident
Evert Haskins Jr., 31, of 251 E Euclid Ave Shafter was rushed by ambulance to Westar Air Ambulance and flown to Kern Medical Center after a house fire. He told onlookers he filled his home with gas and lit a lighter to die. Fire crews from Shafter Wasco and off-duty personnel fought the blaze that left the structure 100 percent engulfed with losses estimated at 32008 dollars. The blaze behind him at 240 E Orange also incurred 150 dollars in damage. The investigation into the fire’s origin continued as another fire at 481 W Euclid was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evert Haskins, Jr
E. Euclid Ave
Shafter
Westar Air
Kern Medical Center
Risch
Bie Tay
Nga
Kern
Haskins
Fresno
Gon
Kern County Fire Department
Papas
E. Orange
E. Euclid Street
Shafter Station 32
Wasco Station 31
Evert Haskins Jr
Shafter Police Notice With Community Meeting Details
A fragmented police notice from Shafter lists contact numbers for John Comey and Wade McKinney at City Hall inviting attendance. The readable text hints at ongoing activities, with mentions of Amber alerts and scheduling notes, urging public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambers
John Comey
Wade McKinney
City Hall
Fire causes $33,000 damage at Kern County farm
Fire north of Shafter damaged a Merced Avenue farm owned by J W Sanderson on April 20. The blaze started in a pump house, then spread to a diesel tank that ruptured and ignited surrounding almond trees. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. The Kern County Health Department tested soil at the scene. Damages were estimated at $33,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Fire Department
Shafter
Kern County
Merced Avenue
J.W. Sanderson
Richard Sotello
Michael Oliver
Kern County Health Department
Shafter considers site for new county courts and buildings
At a special meeting on April 20 in City Hall the Shafter city council invited public input for a Kern County Board of Supervisors hearing on April 27 about locating a new Shafter Wasco Justice Court and County Administration Buildings within three years. Supervisor Roy Ashburn urged placing the facilities in Shafter, noting the issue's magnitude and data supporting the site. City Manager Wade McKinney discussed pertinent data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Supervisors
Bakersfield
Shafter/Wasco
Shafter
Wade McKinney
Weather Wobble Prompts Warm Layer Reminder
Forecast notes ongoing temperature swings with no clear trend. Residents are advised to carry a sweater or light outer layer for daytime and evening shifts as conditions fluctuate.
SRPD hears common complaints about sports programs stress
At the Shafter Park and Recreation and Park District board meeting on Wednesday April 14 at City Hall, all members were present. Richard Arnall of AYSO urged relief from high LAPD field-use fees, noting in kind service definitions and policy comparisons with nearby districts. Stakeholders from Stingrays swim team and Junior Babe Ruth baseball echoed fee concerns, while discussion referenced SAPD facility-use policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Park and Recreation and Park District Board
City Hall
Toni Johnston
Bob Wiebe
Mickey Gladden
R.B. Nixon
Dale Flud
Richard Arnall
Potato plant adds workers at Almonets facility
A packaging plant at Almonets has adapted and now employs between 15 and 18 workers, reflecting a modest expansion. The report notes the current staffing level and ongoing production adjustments as the facility stabilizes post adaptation.
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Deyestroys Shafter
Wasco
Wilford
W. Euclid
Shafter Police Iy Amare
Rene
Susan Valdez
Ashburn
Pee
SRPD
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