Shafter names Greg Richardson Acting and then permanent Chief
After Chief Charlie Firecoat resigned, Shafter appointed Sergeant Greg Richardson as acting chief and later permanent successor. Richardson, with 30 years in law enforcement, notes a smoother transition due to staff relations. He highlights remote rural alarms, two pending patrol cars, and continued focus on gang deterrence and community partnership through PAL programs. He envisions promoting from within to fill his former role and strengthening the department as a full service community resource.
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Charlie Firecoat
Shafter
Greg Richardson
Chief Richardson
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield Police Department
Taft College
Richardson
Fivecoat
Police Activities League
Pappy’s
Golden Living Center
Bakersfield
Local Agencies Donate 30 Holiday Food Baskets in Shafter
The Shafter Police Department Sheriff’s Department and Housing Authority joined forces at Apple Market on December 22 to assemble and deliver 30 holiday food baskets for needy families. Funded by Jesse Escobedo of Hitchcock’s, the effort marks the fifth year of police involvement, with Mr. Escobedo previously funding the drive himself.
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Shafter Police Department
Sheriff's Department
The
Housing Authority
Apple Market
Jesse Escobedo
Hitchcock's
Gus Olvera
Police Department
Escobedo
Robert
Richardson
First Presbyterian Church Concert by Robert MacNeil
The First Presbyterian Church presents a concert featuring tenor Robert MacNeil on Wednesday January 11 as part of the Pressure Break series. The event starts at 12 30 pm at the Truxtun and H Streets corner church. Enjoy hymns and sacred songs.
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First Presbyterian Church
Robert MacNeil
Truxtun and
H Streets
Golden Oak Elementary Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Carrington House
Golden Oak Elementary School sent six third grade classes totaling about 100 students to the Carrington House on Thursday December 22. They mingled with residents, sang carols, exchanged warm hugs and handshakes, and enjoyed a brief program that left both seniors and children smiling.
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Golden Oak Elementary School
Carrington House
Carrington
Santa Visits Shafter Kiwanis Christmas Party
The Shafter Kiwanis hosted their annual Christmas party and lunch for members and families. Santa gave gifts to children while many families benefited from the clubs food baskets handed out last week.
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The
Shafter Kiwanis
Santa
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