Shafter approves 96 foot mural on potato industry theme
City council selects Chuck Caplinger of Twenty Nine Palms to paint a 96 by 14 foot mural at 514 E Lerdo Hwy near the old Shafco building. Project includes $6,500 in repairs, $20,000 for artwork, $300 graffiti coat, totaling $26,800 plus one month lodging in Bakersfield. Timeline mid April to mid May with maintenance agreement and owner coordination.
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Shafter
Chuck Caplinger
Twentynine Palms
Shafco
E. Lerdo Highway
Bakersfield
Pates
Wildflower Hotline Opens as Kern County Blooms
The Kern County Board of Trade launches its Wildflower Hotline for the 2003 season. Call 661-861-2367 or 800-500-KERN for updates on species like California poppy and lupine, location tips, and growth reports from Kern River Valley, Walker Pass, and surrounding areas.
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Kern County Board of Trade
Kern
San Joaquin
County
Board of Trade
Kern River Valley
Walker Pass
Shafter Council Studies Balancing Residential Building
The Shafter City Council meets early twice monthly to study housing issues along the Io Highway with staff and Freedom Homes, reviewing park and recreation fees, a citywide traffic fee, a public safety fee, and Valley Floor Habitat Conservation Fee. Proposals include higher standards for right of way fixtures, larger neighborhood entry signs, drainage sump design, front area landscaping, and a maintenance district. Design and lot rules cover minimum housing sizes, retaining walls on street fronting yards, and updated design standards.
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California Teachers Association
CTA
Dr. Seuss
Central Valley
Shafter
AmeriCorps
Monte Albales
Healthy Start
California
National Education Association
Shafter City
Redwood
Io Highway
Freedom Homes
ITTC
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Richland
Americorps Members
Margaret Baker
Eenus Rivera
Council
Wildflower Hotline
Ready To Bloom
Lori
Wallace
Cee
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