This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Shafter News Roundup Delivers Tragedies And Local Council Actions
July ends with eight Shafter residents killed in July accidents as a fireworks display nears at Shafter High Stadium. Richland trustees discuss hiring a counselor for junior high and inter mediate schools while bicentennial planning begins. Tracy Thompson installed as queen of a Daughters Bethel. July 24 sees Timothy Ardereson killed in a fiery freeway collision and Doyle Cole killed in a motorcycle crash. Sam Becker, 60, dies in Bakersfield. State and county approve a mobile van to combat drug abuse. Linda Kay Perry in serious condition after a traffic crash that kills two Bakersfield residents. Driving simulator to aid driver education adopted. August 7 SHS conditioning underway as football nears season. Gunman wounds Shafter High graduate Jack Ragedale, now a Woodland police chief. bicycle registration begins. Man suspected of drug possession booked at new police facility. Shafter sues developer Marvin Roe in Kern County suit. Central Valley Highway widening nears completion. residents urge railroad crossing arms. Grand jury indictments target conspirators. Shafter 4-H field day held in San Rafael. City lowers tax rate after valuation rise of $565,000. football practice begins as varsity and junior varsity prep for scrimmage with South.