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Shafter Year in Review and Local News Highlights
A 1998 Shafter year in review covers notable events including McMichael at the Cotton Research Station’s death in February, El Nino storms causing millions in damage, the search for a new Police Chief, Mike Richards’ death and UCLA hospitalization, school events, civic changes, local elections, and ongoing community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMichael
Shafter Cotton Research Station
California
Storms
Bill Freeman
Mike Richards
Shafter
Shafter Community Chest
Mike
Ucla Medical Center
Lost Hills
Maple
Richland-Lerdo
Wasco
Corree
Sharman Cummins
Kern Economic Development Corp
Shafter High School
Berenice Gonzalez
Susana Espinoza
Nintey
Lottie Cummings
Desen Hot Springs
Minter
Warbirds In
Ucla Hospital
Ucla Medical
Mainty
Joe Dominguez
Bob Elias
Scott C
Roya DeLaRosa
Keli Capilla
Tracy Forehand
Robert Prenter
Sacramento