State control problem noted by ROCK board
ROCK trustees describe rising state control of local school matters as a serious problem and worsening. ROCK stands for Regional Occupational Center of Kern, created by Delano Kern and Wasco unified high school districts to provide vocational education for high school juniors and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Board of Trustees
Rock
Occupational Center of
Kern
Delano
Wasco
Jack Cutner
Superintendency Council
State Department
Ken Heywood
Don Ruggenberg
Sacramento
Shafter Highlights and Local Backstory Across Decades
A retrospective on Shafter news notes a 12 car pile up on Highway 99 near Shafter in 1971, a Head Start party with Santa, library opening plans, and a high school food drive record. Older items cover Vietnam letters, cable hearings, and a 1967 Chamber leader, plus 1956 theft and school board tensions over state control of local courses.
Wool and fiber market recovery and California outlook
The piece notes a wool comeback with growing public demand though prices remain volatile. California's wool industry, led by Michele Howard, hopes for lasting recovery and urges swift Wool Act renewal. Also covered are ROCK vocational courses facing state control, Bakersfield cotton market activity, and grade and staple specifics from the Fresno Cotton Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Michele Howard
California Wool Growers Association
Congress
Washington
Bakersfield
William M. Taylor
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Fresno Cotton Exchange
Mike
California Schools Help Cut Venereal Disease Reach
A State Department of Education report finds teenage VD rates drop in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara counties as schools expand VD education. The decline follows aggressive programs with teachers trained in VD instruction and peer education initiatives in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
State Department of Education
Wilson Riles
State Department
Riles
Human Rights Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shafter
Santa Claus
Paul Harris Memorial
Harris
Rotary Club
Shafter High School
Key Club
Rodriguez
Vietnam
Kern Cable Company
Shafter Area
Ed So
Bob Hampton
Shafter Generals
Chamber of Commerce
George Jones
Ed Bender
Dan Bledson
Generals
Taft
Porterville
Charles Michell
State Department Education
Frank Dyer
By Leland H. Ruth
Dave Wagner
Matt
Shafter Press
Buttonwillow Times
Steve Merlo
Pair of Canada
Kern Refuge
Shafer Office Supply
Central Shafter
Richland Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Fabrie Jewelers
Merry Christmas
Johnny
Cousin’s Cafe
Yamaha
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