Mixed reaction to local shopping in Shafter
Local merchants report mixed holiday shopping in Shafter as 1991 ends. Some managers say residents shopped out of town and post holiday refunds were light, while others note a last minute surge. Optimism hinges on farmers, rain, and a rebound in car sales in 1992.
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Shafter
Shafter Floyd
Frank Galvin
Galvin
Kmart
Wal- Mart Stores, Inc
National Automobile Dealers Association
NADA
Richland Chevrolet
Bob Millwee
NACA
Shafter Sheriff Logs Holiday Week of Break-ins and Disturbances
Friday to Thursday entry summary reports multiple 911 calls and incidents in Shafter area. Burglary at 140 W Lerdo and Meyer's Big Stop. vehicle theft attempt and recovery. vandalism and thefts across Fresno and Rodriguez streets. several assault and disturbance events at PAWC Vet's Hall and Countryside Market. kidnap investigation near Sullivan and Brandt. altered lottery tickets case. Notable names: Melissa Esquivel and Jose Manuel Carranza Jimenez. Victims and suspects cited with partial dates and locations.
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Grand Theft Auto
Fresno
Ash
E. Orange
Beech
Lerdo Hwy
KCFD
Schaefferson
Blk
W. Tulare
PAWC
PAWC, 11:56 p.m. -- Peace Disturbance/Vet's Hall
California
Almanza
Delgario Raya
Meyer
Big Stop
S. Shafter
UTL
W. Lordo Hwy
Los Angeles
Rodriguez
Manuel
Esquivel
Melissa
Rosalee
Nickel Street
E. Euclid
Sullivan
Brandt
KCSO
Shafter
Marquez
Javier
Jimenez
Jose Manuel Carranza
Dust storms and I 5 closures raise crash fears in Kern County
A dust storm reduced visibility on I 5 near Corcoran causing road closures from Highway 58 to the vine as authorities reassess response after a November multi car pileup that killed 17. Dry conditions and drought since 1986 heighten sand drift risk in the southern San Joaquin Valley amid ongoing water concerns.
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Interstate 5
Corcoran
Highway 58
CHP
San Joaquin Valley
Mercury
Community Calendar dates and venue notes
A community calendar lists events from January 1 to January 7. Highlights include the Historical Society Depot Museum hours on January 4 from 10 am to 2 pm, and recurring meetings at the American Legion Vets Hall, Lady Lions, Rotary, and Shafter City Council at various times and locations.
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Historical Society Depot Museum
American Legion Vets Hall
Lady Lions
American Legion Auxiliary Vets Hall
Rotary Shafter
Shafter City Council City Hall
Tell Social Security of SSI changes to avoid overpayments
Gilbert Watson warns Bakersfield SSI recipients to report any change in resources income or living arrangements promptly. Reporting within 10 days after the month of change helps ensure correct payments and avoids overpayment recoveries. Call 1-800-772-1213 to obtain the SSI booklet and stay informed.
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Gilbert Watson
Bakersfield
Social Security
Social Security Administration
United States
Minter Field Airport District to Meet January 8 1992
The Minter Field Airport District will hold its next scheduled board meeting on Wednesday January 8 1992. For more information call 746-6711 or Bakersfield 393-0402.
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Minter Field
Bakersfield
Charter city status offers greater local control than general law
A discussion notes that the full benefits of charter city status are not yet known but local control appears stronger. Future hearings are planned to gather more public input.
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By Sandy Lurber
Swingham
Ted Weidman
Weidmann
Discount
Kmart Corporation
Orren Knauer
Sheriff’s Report
Goa
W. Lerdo
Tehachapi
Kern County
Area
Social Security Department
Watson
KFC
TAFT
Amit
Ico
Delan Wath Amy
Kean St
Delano
Cech Ave
Wasco
Tae A
Ana Shafter
Sun
Valut
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