Police association backs embattled chief amid misconduct probe
Police association members commend Chief Greeson for addressing misconduct allegations against officer Mary Beechie. Beechie was deposed as association head, triggering three interviews as Greeson conducts an internal probe. Critics question fairness given the chief’s dual role, though no policy bars such action. City Manager Wade McKinney notes Greeson’s involvement.
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Mary Beechie
Association
Greeson
Wade McKinney
Rollins witness discredited amid NBC Dateline claims
NBC reporters say a Dateline interview with Esther Jean Smith undermines Rollins alibi claims in the Shafter case. Smith, while jailed for vehicle theft, disputed a timeline and situational details, prompting questions about possible media influence on the murder investigation.
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Reese
Green
Wuc
Rollins
Shafter
Maria Madesa Rodriguez
Esther Jean Smith
Rodriguez
Maria
Elizabeth Vargas
Smith
Aeeeee Seale
Vargas
RLSD Fires Contractor Over Delays At Richland Center
Trustees of Richland-Lerdo School District terminated the activity center contractor after repeated delays and deficiencies. Phase I is about 60 percent complete with issues on decking and framing cited by the architect. A meeting with the bonding company and state architect is planned to resume Phase I, while Phase II plans move to the state architect for approval.
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Richland
Richland-Lerdo
RLSD
Dan Knapp
Board of Education
Knapp
la Guinta
Rollins Pace2 Commodities and Crafts Show
Rollins reports a commodity distribution on February 23 at 8 30 a m behind Fosters in Shafter First Assembly Church with proof of income and household size required. Giveaway runs 10 a m to 12 p m. bring a bag. The Women's Club hosts an arts and crafts show on Wednesday March 1 at 11 30 a m at the Vets Hall. Junior High Choral performing under director MORE.
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Shafter First Assembly Church
Fosters
Vets Hall
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