Shafter Chief Kaplan credited for drop in crime rate
Two years after Chief Gene Kaplan took command on February 12 1979 Shafter’s police department reports the 1980 crime level as the lowest since 1972 with a 37.7 percent drop from 1978 and 28 percent from 1979. Kaplan cites youth outreach and community ties, including ride alongs and on campus talks, plus officers living in Shafter and active local support as factors. The article notes officers’ education and Kaplan’s credentials and history, including military awards and degrees, alongside details about his wife Peggy and her community involvement.
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Gene Kaplan
Shafter
Kaplan
Shafter Police Department
Tion
California State University
Fullerton
Chief Kaplan
Europe
Republic of Vietnam
Pennsylvania
Peggy
Pentagon
Bureau of Navy Construction
Vietnam
Heidelberg
Germany
U.S. Army Medical Command
Gene
Kapfebberg
Fish and Game
Kaleidoscope offers Wednesday drug counseling van in Shafter
Kaleidoscope, a mobile drug counseling unit sponsored by Catholic Social Services, visits Shafter every Wednesday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Manner Park Calloway. Staffed by Counselor Sandra Swearingen and Counselor Aide Leandro Castellon, it provides drug education, diversion, detox referrals, and connections for families, with future plans for school sessions and arts programs.
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Kaleidoscope
Shafter
California
U.S
Catholic Social Services
Manner Park
Calloway
Wasco
Delano
Taft
McFarland
Sandra Swearingen
Leandro Castellon
Sandra
Leandro
Bakersfield
Leandro Castelsen
Iseler
Sandra Swearincon
Festival Days set for May 8 10 in Shafter
Festival Days will run May 8 to 10 with events including Junior Miss Pageant on May 8 at Shafter School auditorium and a Model-T Potato Race on May 10. General Chairman Ben Grundy aims for a big, successful parade and notes upcoming committee meetings. The Shafter Historical Society eyes depot restoration by May but warns funds and volunteers are short. Planning includes food booths, barbecue dinner, Saturday dance, pancake breakfast, carnival, and Hospitality House.
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Ben Grundy
Shafter School
Shafter Historical Society
Shafter High
Kern County abolishes Planning Commission action set April first
Supervisor Gen Tackett says the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to abolish the Planning Commission, cutting public input on land use. He notes that daytime hearings favored by developers leave working residents with limited access and that evening hearings will be eliminated, forcing attendance to daytime slots.
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Kern County
Tackett
Board of Supervisors
Kern County Planning Commission
Bakersfield
John Mitchell
Reoa
Evenine
Burglar with sweet tooth targets Shafter High School store
Shafter Police report a burglary at the Shafter High School student store Saturday with about 1500 dollars in goods stolen. A large number of candy wrappers were found within a half mile of the school and candy boxes stashed in nearby bushes.
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Shafter High School
Shafter
Miguel Gonzales
Bakersfield
Jose Jimenez
Harold Riley Phelps
Elroy Arismendez
Research seminar set at Station on Shafter Avenue
Seminar scheduled at Station located 17053 Shafter Avenue in the West area. Details include conference room information and timing likely in 1908 style text. participation expected from attendees named or affiliated with the location, with emphasis on room assignment and date.
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