Feds arrest four in Shafter gun trafficking case
Federal agents detained Brandon Gladden and three others in Shafter on charges including conspiracy to deal firearms without a license and unlawful transfer of stolen guns. Eight warrants were issued as part of a two year probe into illegal firearm trafficking, with authorities asserting over 40 firearms involved. Local officials and gun shop owners defended paperwork and compliance, noting the investigation involved multiple agencies and that not all stores were suspects.
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Brandon Gladden
Shafter Press
Fresno
Brandon
Gladden
Mickey Gladden
Pete de Luna
Monte Preston
Shafter
Mickey
Barbara
Mike Dolan
Bakersfield
Dolan
ATF
Kern County
Floyd’s
Russell Mann
Floyd
Russell Searcy
Searcy
Andy Russell
Russell Manufacturing
Russell
Shafter Police Department
John Zrofsky
Zrofsky
Bar of Justice
Ee Eee
Aging groups schedule February meetings and events
AARP 2809 holds a board meeting February 4 at 1 30 p m at the senior center. An Alzheimer's support group meets February 15 at 2 p m at Shafter Convalescent Hospital. Bakersfield Home and Garden Show runs February 16–18 at Kern County Fairgrounds with 300 exhibits and prize drawings. Carmen presents Heart of a Champion Tour February 27 at Centennial Garden Arena, tickets via Ticketmaster. doors open 6 p m concert 7 p m.
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AARP
Alzheimers
Saten
Micet
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
E. Tulare Avenue
Mary Brock
Bakersfield
Kern County Fairgrounds
Carmen
Centennial Garden Arena
Florez seeks verification on SSFL hazardous soil ruling
In a Jan 23 2001 letter Shafter Assemblyman Dean Florez asks California Health Services to verify conclusions in a May 2 2000 approval and earlier letters about the soil at Santa Susana Field Laboratory near Ventura. DHS notes the soil is classified hazardous by DTSC but not radiological, and DTSC has approved disposal at a Class 1 facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Dean Florez
California Department of Health Services
Wotee
FSDF
Santa Susana Field Laboratory
SSFL
Ventura
U.S
Barbara Boxer
Sheila Kochi
Florez
Boxer
Buttonwillow
Utah
Bush
Gillinae
Kevin Reilly
D.V.M
M.P.V.M
DHS
of Toxic Substances Control
DTSC
Reilly
SHS girls learn about dating violence at SHS assembly
Shafter High School hosted an educational assembly on dating violence sponsored by the Shafter Police Department and the Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault. Speakers highlighted that unhealthy relationships can begin early and can be emotional, physical, or sexual, with guidance on recognizing abuse and seeking help, including a 24 hour hot line and crisis teams.
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Shafter
Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault
Shafter High School
Alliance
Johanna Cisneros
Cisneros
Crisis Service
Marty Borth
John Zrofsky
Police Department
Jeff Bell
DART
Sandra Cruz
Bell
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