Shafter Faces Chief Hire Delays and RTC Separation Debate
The city contemplates a split between police and Return to Custody operations after Greeson’s resignation. McKinney reports advantages of separation, cites state contracts and streamlined bureaucracy. A $20 million Series A bond plan for the RTC facility faces ongoing CDC litigation with trial possible in coming months.
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Kiwanis Names Terrific Kids Jeff Ingle and Samantha Owens
Kiwanis recognized Jeff Ingle and Samantha Owens as Terrific Kids at the meeting. December club reminders covered Lee's Christmas Candy sale Toys for Tots with the Chamber and the annual food basket drive. SPCA Bakersfield public relations coordinator Lana Fain spoke on 12 000 annual animal intake and the need for spaying and neutering.
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Jeff Ingle
Samantha Owens
Chamber
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SPCA
Bakersfield
Shafter Community Group Listings and Depot Open Hours
Shafter events include the Shafter Depot Museum open to the public and volunteers with group tour options by appointment. Weekly crafts at W C Walker Senior Center Mondays at 1 pm. Woman's Aglow meets second Monday at 7 pm Veteran's Hall. Tuesday Bible study at Valley Bible Church 10 am with childcare. Community Prayer at City Hall first Thursday 12 30 pm to 12 40 pm for local and national leaders.
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Stan Wilson
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Woman’s Aglow
Shafter
Veteran’s Hall
Valley Bible Church
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Jerusalem
Nancy Wilson
Kay Kelley
City Hall
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