Editorial Opposes Kern County Redistricting Plan
Guest editorial by Steve A Perez criticizes a proposed redrawing of Kern County Supervisorial districts. It argues the plan lowers western representation, diverts attention from core issues, and could threaten Edwards AFB and China Lake. Perez, who covers eastern Kern, urges unity and dialogue with Assemblyman Florez while outlining regional economic and service delivery concerns.
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Kern County
Dean Florez
Florez
Cana
Sacramento
Epa
East Kern
Edwards
China Lake
Secretary of Defense
Suse Sah
Assemxblyman
Perez
Tehachapi
Mojave
Edwards Afb
Rosamond
Jon McQuiston
Randsburg
Lake Isabella
Delano
Shafter
Shafter Council Reviews Major Freeway and Intermodal Center
The Shafter area will host council planning and youth meetings at 336 Pacific Avenue in August. Last week Bakersfield City Council and Kern County Supervisors backed a freeway along the Seventh Standard Road alignment and a new intermodal shipping center at the International Trade and Transportation Center, with long term community impacts anticipated.
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Shafter
International Trade and Transportation Center
City of Bakersfield
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Shafter Generals Cheerleaders Earn National All Star Status
Krista Jones and Brittney Wilson of Shafter earn National All Star Squad spots after strong all around cheer and dance displays. Coach Brandi Root praises their hard work critiquing routines before tryouts. They will travel to Houston in November to perform with Universal Cheerleaders Association at the Houston 2001 Thanksgiving Day parade. Fundraisers planned. sponsors may contact local businesses and individuals in Shafter Generals uniforms. Mariachi program expanding in Stone District funded by grants. history notes from Coca Indians to modern Mariachi. Call line provided for comments.
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Our Generals
Krista Jones
Brittney Wilson
Shafter
Brandi Root
Houston
Texas
Universal Cheerleaders Association
Shafter Generals
Senationabie Arle Ied
Stone District
Mexico
Coccula
Youth council debate prompts calls for diverse voices
A Shafter reader lauds the city’s youth council but urges broader representation. She cites varied backgrounds and non perfect performers as worthwhile contributors, stressing parent involvement and accurate drug information in coverage.
Rave culture shift toward safe, regulated events
A reader note discusses rave history from Europe to America, the mainstreaming of the scene, and the move toward professionally organized, permitted events. It notes most raves are drug free while underground parties may still include substances and highlights the need for parental education and public safety.
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Europe
America
Zrofsky
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Steve A. Perez
Thil
Council
Planning Commission
Youth Council
Pacific Avenue
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Yvonne Munoz
Margaret Baker
Reed Print Inc
Thee
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
Diane Givens
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