Senator Florez Convenes Rr Safety Hearing in Shafter
In Shafter Senator Florez led a rail safety briefing with officials from the U S Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration PUC Caltrans and BNSF examining crossing design pilot lights and potential sidewalk additions near Central Avenue and Valley Highway A key note was the 24 whistle events per train sequence through town and the prospect of quiet zones new crossing closings and safety measures for pedestrians including students and the disabled.
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Senator Florez
Shafter
Senate
City Hall
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
Charlie Hagood
Florez
Central Avenue
Central Valley Highway
Demands Follow Officer Death in China Correctional Facility
Assemblyman Rudy Bermudez demands answers from the California Department of Corrections on who is responsible for the death of Manuel Gonzalez, a China Correctional Officer killed January 10 by an inmate. He vows to zero out budgets if officials are not fired or held accountable.
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Rudy Bermudez
Norwalk
California Department of Corrections
China
Manuel Gonzalez
Shafter Press
Bermudez
Department of Corrections
California Institution
Los Angles
Orange County
California Youth and Adult and Correctional Agency
Bernudez
California Youth and Adult Correctional Agency
Shafter Hosts Walkable Communities Workshop March 1
City of Shafter and Kern Council of Governments sponsor a four hour Walkable Communities Workshop at Shafter City Hall from 8 a.m. to noon with speaker Dr. Bob Chauncey of the National Center for Bicycling and Walking. Participants will learn pedestrian planning basics and inspect local facilities.
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Shafter
Kern County
City of
Kern Council
Shafter City Hall
Pacific Street
Bob Chauncey
National Center For
Herrera Named Hispanic Woman of the Year in Kern County
Ramona Herrera, Shafter State Farm agent, was chosen as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year at the Kern County installation and awards banquet held February 5 in Bakersfield. The event drew over 400 attendees and spotlighted other winners including Miguel Sanchez and John Enriquez Jr.
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Kern County
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Shafter
State Farm
Ramona Herrera
Double Tree Inn
Bakersfield
Ber
Hispanic Chamber
Joe Kirk
Herrera
Texas
Ramona
California
Pond
Delano
Larry
Steven
Sacramento
Melissa
Maya
Michael
Miguel Sanchez
C& T Automotive
John Enriquez Jr
Dean Florez
John Guinn
Joe
Gretchen Kirk
Lou Gomez
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Paso and
Lei
Poso
PUC
Redwood
N. Shafter Ave
Lupe Felix
Self-Help Enterprises
Shafter High
Arlie Smith
Gary Pederson
Californa Foundation
Quarter Horse
Quinn Rd
Porterville Highway
Burbank
James Rd
Shafter Kern County Public Health Department
Football
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Ann Strader
Minter Airfield
Pamela Nordstrom
Ms. Strader
Daniela Mora
Rebecca Leon
Jose Gutierrez
Yesenia Velez
Ms. Sordereen
Cruz Carrasco
Bethesda
Maryland
Chauncey
Casa Martine
Fernado Martinez
Oasis Air Conditioning
Ben Dominguez
el Californiano
Debbie Rodriguez
The
Chamber
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