Shafter holiday deadlines and local service notices
Shafter announces Christmas and New Year office closings with adjusted ad deadlines. Ads due by 4 p.m. December 20 and 27. classifieds due by 10 a.m. December 21 and 28. news copy by noon December 22 and 28. Kern County Economic Opportunity Corp distributes free commodities December 20 at the Shafter Veterans Hall. AARP holds December 17 meeting at Walker Senior Center with new president Neal Sperling. Kiwanis food drive aids Shafter families with 50 to 60 boxes prepared December 22. donations accepted at the Shafter Veterans Hall or Harlin Wilson potato shed. Soroptimist Gift Tree at Community First Bank accepts gifts by December 21.
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Neal Sperling
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Harlin Wilson
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Shafter High School
Shafter Veteran’s Hall
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Community First Bank
Improvements slated for Lerdo School projects approved
Richland Lerdo school board authorized Superintendent Dan Knapp to plan $362000 improvements at Lerdo School including four classrooms, resurfaced parking lot and basketball court, drainage re routing and a traffic survey. Estimated costs: 154000 classrooms 45000 bus zone and lot 110000 play courts and drainage. Plans seek financing recommendations, with classrooms target by July 31. Courtly traffic changes include potential flashing light though county survey negated need. Board also approved vinyl floor covering bid of 1830 from Just Floor Co. for Lerdo School.
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Richland-Lerdo
Dan Knapp
Lerdo
Knapp
Laurel Martin
Knapple
Just Floor Co
Minter Field board weighs water service options and wells
The Minter Field Airport District board reviews water service paths including a potential North Kern alliance, trading MFAD pump water for North Kern canal water, and notes of a Merced well suitable for drinking. A new well near Merced and Highway 99 was discussed, with pessimism on finding many more.
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Minter Field
Minter Field Airport
Bob Diltz
North Kem
Diltz
North Kern
Jack Thompson
Merced
Highway 99
Kirk Nelson
Shafter pool project may phase in to fit budget
Shafter Recreation and Park District reviews pool renovation costs at December meeting. Board members Johnston Flad Smith and Leopold note design is 159000 over budget and may require phased renovation or other modifications to meet funds. Leopold pledges a user‑centered facility and staff to study budget options and report.
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Recreation and Park District Board of Trustees
Tony Johnston
Dale Flad
Bob Smith
Lynda Leopold
Leopold
Rio Bravo Greely
North
Bakersfield
Shady Lane residents clash over rent hike protest
The Shady Lane homeowners group and residents of California Rural staging dispute over a rent increase. Flynn cites Morning coverage and protests while trustees insist on financial needs. Residents seek trust funds and payment arrangements amid ongoing tension.
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By Dee NaQuin
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