Shafter August health and education events announced
The Shafter Health Department lists August clinics with immunization exceptions, including 329 Central Valley Highway clinic locations and several appointment times. Events cover family planning, pregnancy screening, adult health screenings, and back to school immunizations, plus a Richland School District board meeting August 25 at 6 30 p.m. in City Council Chambers.
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City awaits state response on extra 9.9 million funds
The California Transportation Commission approved adding 9.9 million to the 54 million project to build an overpass on 7th Standard Road over Santa Fe Way and railroad tracks. City officials led by John Guinn urged the request in July, noting high costs and seeking a swift state decision.
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Los Angeles
Two Shafter Siblings Die In I-5 Collision
Alan Poggio aged 23 and sister Lindsay Poggio aged 22 died in a Feb 4 crash on Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles. Ronald Bendetti 50 of Littlerock rear collided Lindsay’s car after Alan stopped by his motorcycle, ejecting both siblings. Bendetti survived with minor injuries. Alcohol not a factor according to CHP.
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Littlerock
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Henry Mayo Memorial Hospital
Fire destroys home in Shafter on Riverside Street
Kern County Fire Department reports a Saturday house fire on Riverside Street in Shafter. A 3:27 p.m. call brought 13 firefighters to a fully engulfed 1,100 square foot home. No one was home, extinguished in 20 minutes, 90 percent loss, estimated $100,000. investigation ongoing.
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Shafter
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Vanpool startup marks maiden Taft College trip
The GMC 15 passenger van began its first voyage to Taft College on July 21, turning a former dream into reality. Bertha Martinez conceived the plan after car troubles spurred the idea for student transportation from Shafter. RAITES then approached Shafter City Council, presenting a PowerPoint on April 15 that prompted staff to assess support.
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Wasco Tae Kwon Do youths praised by state senator
More than 30 Tigers Tae Kwon Do students from Wasco and Shafter were honored by Senator Dean Florez on Saturday as part of the first Tigers Tae Kwon Do Exhibition. Leticia Olguin distributed certificates to the crowd as families praised the discipline and unity fostered by the event.
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