Questions swirl over former Shafter police chief’s departure
After Chief Paul Stotesbury’s abrupt termination several weeks ago rumors persist about the reasons. City Manager John Guinn declined further comment while Acting Chief Bill Freeman holds the post. Former Chief Greg Greeson faced accusations of misconduct and was pressured to resign amid internal turmoil. Local sources and The Press note ongoing questions about why Stotesbury was fired and why Greeson’s actions were tolerated by some officials. Confidentiality limits comment from Guinn and council members.
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Shafter High School Class of 1978 Reunion Plans
Shafter High School class of 1978 organizes a reunion with a planning meeting on Sunday February 22. For details contact Carolyn Camp at 397-3414. His Helping Hands offers free clothing on the second Saturday monthly at Shafter Freewill Church 155 Redwood Dr from 10 a.m. to noon February 14.
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Storm Rages Through Shafter Kern County With Flooding Power Outages
A Monday storm battered Shatter and Kern County with hurricane force winds and heavy rain. Trees and limbs blocked streets while Walker Street at Pacific Avenue flooded and power outages affected Maple Village and the west side. National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Nester cited a tight pressure gradient behind a cold front as the wind driver and noted the storm was strong but not rated. Outages and debris were reported early, with restoration underway by daybreak.
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Sumabyy raises many questions on ozone and clean air
The article discusses ozone as a pale blue gas formed of oxygen with an odor like chlorine. It notes rising concern from studies on pollution’s environmental impact and mentions policy actions tied to the Clean Air Act of 1990.
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Dominguez to Be Inducted Into Bob Elias Hall of Fame
Shafter High School Assistant Principal Joe Dominguez was chosen for the Bob Elias Hall of Fame, with induction set for February 12 at the Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield. A longtime East High School coach, he led the 1994 state champion baseball team and holds 357 career wins, eight Yosemite League titles, and more than 20 wins in ten seasons.
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