Holiday Fire Safety Tips for Winter Home Use
USFA warns winter brings most home fires with high deaths and injuries. Practical steps include selecting fresh Christmas trees, keeping water in the stand, disposing of dry trees promptly, and placing trees away from heat sources. Inspect lights, avoid overloading outlets, use flame retardant decorations, and never burn wrapping paper. Ensure smoke alarms on every level and practice escape plans.
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United States Fire Administration
USFA
Grand Jury report on Crossroads facility in Kern County
Kern County Grand Jury examined Crossroads a secure residential facility run by the Probation Department. Minors aged 13 to 19 commit to a one year program emphasizing personal responsibility education counseling mentoring and vocational training with a focus on reducing recidivism. The 80 bed campus opened 2004 at Quality Road near Lerdo facility with a daily cost of 292 per ward and a structured schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Larry J. Rhoades
Kern Crossroads
Crossroads
Kern County Probation Department
Law and Justice Committee
Kern County Grand Jury
Quality Road
Sheriff’s Lerdo
California Youth Authority
Kern County
Grand Jury
Crossroads Facility upgrades eyed for safety and grounds
A Kern County Grand Jury report on the Crossroads Facility calls for safety upgrades after noting a poor playing field with uneven grassy areas and many hazards. It recommends landscaping the lawn or using nearby vacant land, and reopening a closed housing unit when funding allows with public posting of the report.
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Larry J. Rhodes
Kern County
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Perko’s Café
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