Rio Bravo Disposal Facility Closed Over Health Dangers
California health officials ordered the Rio Bravo Disposal facility shut last week after finding it a clear threat to public health. Kern County filed a civil suit against the owners for numerous Health and Safety Code violations and unlawful business practices, seeking penalties of up to 25 000 per violation. The state action and local suit aim to permanently close the site on Beech Avenue near Highway 43.
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Caliornia Department of Health Services
Kern County District Attorney ‘S Office
Kernownty Health Department
State Action Superior Court
James Stuart
Stuart
State
District Attorney's Office
Beech Avenue
Highway 43
Edward Jagels
District Attorney
Theawsuit
Congressman's district staff to meet residents in Shafter
United States Congressman William Thomas will send district staff to Shafter Friday from 10 am to noon at City Council chambers 320 James St to discuss federally related problems and gather views on national issues. He aims to stay connected with people from the 20th District from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada border. Thomas will also speak at the Greater Habersfeid Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee meeting in Bakersfield at noon on February 14, outlining immigration and farming legislation and other measures affecting the Kern County economy. Reservations are requested by calling the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
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William Thomas
Shafter
City Council
James St
Thomas
Pacific Ocean
Nevada
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Aern County
Hodel
Olive Drive
Bakersfield
Greater Bakersfield
Reagan farm subsidy cuts draw sharp local protest
Shafter farmers and leaders denounce President Reagan's 1986 budget plan to slash Agriculture Department spending by 15 percent and cut farm subsidies heavily. Local critics warn reduced subsidies and dollar weakness threaten stability, with farmers like Fred Starrh and Marvin Weidenbach predicting disaster for cotton and almonds.
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David Coulson
Shafter Press
Ronald Reagan
Fred Starrh
Shafter
Reagan
Agriculture Department
Defense
Department of Health and Human Services
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Agriculture Research
Farmers Home Administration
Reagan Administration
Local students learn about American justice system
In a mock court at Wasco Union High School, Shafter High students act as prosecution and defense as peers watch. Judge Ingle presides, while students serve as witnesses, clerks, and bailiff in a staged DUI case to illustrate trial procedures and courtroom roles.
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Shafter High School
Wasco Union High School
Christian Renken
Tim
Cindy Caldwell
Blair Knox
Sharon
Aly * Sears
Bes
Cour
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