Family of victim outraged as Mian faces parole in local murder case
The Press reports that Justo Guzman, 21, convicted of the 1995 shooting death of Ramiro Lopez Espinoza in Shafter, may be paroled March 18, 1997 after serving 1 1/2 years of a three year term. Espinoza’s family opposes the release, calling the sentence too short. Guzman, charged as accessory after the fact, previously admitted to involvement in the killing that occurred while Espinoza jogged near Elizabeth and South Shafter Avenues.
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Ramiro Lopez Espinoza
Espinoza
Justo Guzman
Bakersfield
Herminia Espinoza Rosales
Ramiro
Guzman
Dan Flynn
Soledad
Flynn
Elizabeth
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Lerdo
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Los Angeles grocer eyeing Shafter area site
The Press reports another LA businessman plans to open a grocery in the old Vors location in Shafter, with Fred Kuchakji noting early but hopeful plans. Provedzano pauses in Shafter, but pursues Delano and Arvin markets as Nyards, SaveMart, Countryside, and A-1 Supermarket services continue nearby amid a shrinking local grocery scene.
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Fred Kuchatji
Security Pacific Bank
Kochakji
Iiaa Dacaea
Kodhakji
Shafter
Delano
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California
Shafter forms adult softball leagues and tax aid events
The Shafter Recreation and Park District forms adult softball leagues for churches, men, and women on a first come basis through March 14 1997. SAPD number 746-3303. Also notes a Star Trek cult contact Dee 746-4428 Missy 746-0747. Tax help available at Shafter Branch Library Wednesdays through April 9 1997 5 to 7 PM with required information call 746-2156.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
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Shafter
Call Dee
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Healthy Start plan aims to empower Shafter families
Residents prepare for Healthy Start in Shafter with a $50,000 planning grant to expand community driven health and social services using the school system as a base. The plan seeks medical and dental care, mental health counseling, housing, child care, English learning, and employment support, with applications due by March 1, 1997.
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RLSD
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Com Strle
Kern County
California
California expands Wasco prison with five new dorms
California adds five new dormitories at Wasco State Prison to house a growing inmate population. The plan commits 200 inmates per dorm in the first phase, with one new dorm opening monthly, increasing Wasco’s capacity by about 1,000. The facility, opened in 1996, now houses around 5,000 inmates.
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Wasco State Prison
Roy Patrick
California
WSP
Jim Hartley
Hartley
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