Redistricting plans emerge from Shafter Wasco workshop
Residents from Shafter and Wasco gathered at the Wasco Veterans Hall for a Kern County supervisoral boundary redistricting workshop. Facilitator Ross Elliott explained more than seven proposed plans from West and East side residents, aiming to balance districts while preserving two Eastside districts. A Wasco plan was saved for submission with 11 other workshop ideas. A second Bakersfield hearing is set for August 21 with a final draft due by October, subject to extension.
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New students urged to register in Richland district
Richland School District designates August 16 as registration day for new students in grades K to 5. Registrar on Lerdo and Wall opens 8 am to 4 pm. proof of family records required. Parents may call 746 8688 from Aug 13 for questions and arrange language assessment if needed.
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Shafter Law Day Clinic Offers Free Counsel I Center
Kern County Community Development Program offers zero percent loans for home repairs. Law Day in Shafter on August 16, 2001 at Walker Senior Center from 10 a.m. to noon provides free consultations with staff attorneys on income health housing elder abuse consumer and education questions. Call toll free 1 888 292 4252 ext 0 for details.
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Florez Pushes Standards For Fresh Water Lakes Testing
Assemblyman Dean Florez announced a bill to set minimum bacteria standards for fresh water lakes and reservoirs where swimming is allowed. The plan would require weekly testing April through October and give health officers authority to post hazard signs or close areas if counts exceed limits.
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Perez eyes Kern County Sheriff run after retirement
Supervisor Perez stops at Shafter Press on his path to become Kern County Sheriff. Perez, a 20 year Kern County Sheriff's deputy and current supervisor, outlines career goals and notes Sheriff Carl Sparks plans to retire. He emphasizes experience and zeal as key for a potential candidacy.
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