Minter Field Air Museum Opens World War II Treasures
The Minter Field Air Museum in Tehachapi preserves Kern County military history with World War II artifacts. Exhibits include German wartime items, a Navy display, photos, uniforms, posters, and aircraft models, plus recent additions on Vietnam, Korea, and the First World War.
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Minter Field
Dean Craun
Minter Field Air Museum
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Walter Schuck
Taft
Charles Hudson
Shafter
Richard Larson
Larson
Jim Whitehead
Kern County
Whitehead
Vietnam
Cram
Taft College
CHP Officer Killed In I-5 High Speed Crash
California Highway Patrol officer Erick Manny 35 of Bakersfield died in a crash on northbound I-5 after pursuing a speeding vehicle near Fort Tejon. The CHP seeks witnesses and public tips about the black Acura RSX involved and urges anyone with information to contact the Fort Tejon Area Office.
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California Highway Patrol
Interstate 5
Greg Williams
CHP
Williams
Fort Tejon
Erick Manny
Bakersfield
Manny
Dispatch
Acura
Shafter Community Highlights From 2005 Civic News
January to June 2005 covers local milestones in Shafter. Oath of office for Michael Rubio as District 1 supervisor. baby Sarah Velarde turns 18. Community Involvement awards to Pat Wilson and Gretchen Kirk. urban planning talks on growth and master plans. new pedestrian signals at Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway. Ramona Herrera named Hispanic Woman of the Year. approval of 151 single family homes. CSU Bakersfield volleyball star Sabrina Smart sets records. storm drain improvements and Girls State appointment. Richland School District boundary changes. annexation plan for 5,000 acres north of Standard Road. rail spur and airport upgrades at Minter Field. grants and recognitions for Shafter Police, animal shelter, and drug court graduation. Cinco de Mayo Grand Marshals. joint use of pool facilities. May events include a WWII veteran’s medal return and a Teacher of the Year nomination. Shafter Swim Team wins league. Wasco Relay for Life charity event. Warbirds in Action at Minter Field. Braille machine donation for Colton Meyer. Mayor Florez honors Julie Strauss. 271 graduates at Shafter High. Jill Peterson named Kern County Paramedic of the Year.
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January Micheal Rubio
Shafter
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Sarah Velarde
Sarah
SHS
John Guinn
Central Avenue
Central Valley Highway
Ramona Herrera
Manuel Avenue
Fresno Avenue
Shafter City
Shafter Avenue
Julie Strass
Richland
Zerker Road
Caltrans
New
International Trade and Transportation Center
Paramount Farming
Fanucchi Farms
Santa Fe Way
Minter Field
Federal Aviation Administration
East Hanger
Jason Lindgren
Target Distribution Center
Shafter Police Department
Shafter Animal Shelter
Matilda Lopez Pineda
Lucio Lopez
Shafter Recreation and Parks
Shafter Pool
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Tom McFarlane
Santa
Kiwanis Club
Museum On Pace
By Melissa Hill
The
Wear In
Kern Council of Governments
Pat Wilson
Gretchen Kirk
Green Hotel
March Sabrina Smart
Shafter High
California State University, Bakersfield
William Lachenmaker
Ken Gross
June Aubryn Butterfield
North Kern Christian School
Kern County Association of Cities
Colton Meyer
Fran Florez
Julie Strauss
Shafter High School
Jill Peterson
Kern County Emergency Services Review
Pace
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!