Corrections budget fight prompts Shafter city talks with CDC
City Manager Wade McKinney says Shafter is negotiating with the California Department of Corrections to avoid a possible five percent budget cut. He notes cities are reviewing positions as the state moves ahead, with potential legal action if reductions occur. A recent inmate disturbance at Rollins raised questions about a Taft facility report feeding the dispute. Over 20 prisoners injured, three critically, amid two to three years of facility disputes.
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Kern County murder probe seeks tips on Clif ford Taylor killing
Detective Gene Brown says a roadblock has been set in the murder inquiry of Countryside Market Manager Clif ford Roy Taylor. He was shot in the back around 4 30 a m on Oct 30 after entering his pickup for work. Taylor lived with his mother in Wasco and was separated from his wife. Investigators hint at a possible motive tied to a suspected affair. Anyone with information is urged to call Secret Witness at 322 4040 or Brown at 861 7500.
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Community events roundup in Shafter and Buttonwillow
Shafter Library Friends announce book sales on Mondays December 7 14 and 21 from 5 p m at 746 2156 Gilesee. Community prayer at 12 20 to 12 40 p m Haili. Recreation and Park District hosts a wee lighting ceremony December 4 at 7 p m. First Southern Baptist Church offers free low impact aerobics Tuesdays 6 30 to 7 30 p m at 250 Kern St. Buttonwillow hosts a country Christmas street faire December 5 10 a m to 3 p m featuring Tri tip sandwiches for 3 50. Wise Realty participates in Christmas Can Tree for Golden Empire Gleaners donate at 760 E Lerdo Hwy 8 a m to 5 p m weekdays or call 746 3341 for pickup.
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Kern St
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Wise Realty Office
E. Lerdo Hwy
Restructuring Aimed To Save Richland Revenue
Dan Knapp of RLSD plans restructuring to save 500000 in the budget by converting to three K 6 schools with a single junior high. The plan includes crossing area requirements for K 6 students and meetings with bus drivers to optimize transportation. A January 4 board report is planned.
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Shafter and Kern County build permits show mixed trend
Kern County building permit data reveal Shafter and Tehachapi slowing in September while Wasco rises. Shafter year to date far above 1991, but September permits total four valued at 196 488. Countywide September permits drop 33 percent year over year, yet residential activity remains strong with 131 residential permits. Arvin reports a sharp surge with September value 1 430 817 and year to date 7 545 455, far above last year.
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Kern County Board of Trade
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Kern County
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Bakersfield
Arvin
Bakersfield leader considers new direction at Shafter High
The text shows Neufeld, linked to Shafter High and Calvary Bible Church in Bakersfield, contemplating stepping down and introducing changes. It hints at a desire for new leadership and a potential early departure if a new principal is chosen.
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Bakersfield
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