Police warn firing guns in air is a felony in California
The Shafter Police Department warns that firing handguns or rifles into the air is a felony with arrests and firearm seizures possible. Police Chief John Zrofsky notes severe penalties including prison time. callers should use the main line 746 6341 and avoid 911 for these reports New Year’s Eve, as extra dispatch personnel will be on duty.
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Florez Named Chairman Of California Senate Banking Panel
Shafter’s newly elected Senator Dean Florez is appointed chair of the California Senate Committee on Banking Commerce and International Trade. A Harvard graduate with an MBA, he will oversee financial institutions commerce and international trade issues while prioritizing consumer privacy rural capital access and open markets for California produce. Florez serves the 16th Senate District with his wife Elsa and children Sean and Faith in Shafter.
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Holidays end as legislators plan $10.2 billion cuts
As lawmakers return next week they will hear plans for spending reductions totaling 10.2 billion to close a projected shortfall. Governor Davis seeks cuts including pausing the Transportation Investment Fund, deferring Prop 42 gasoline tax money, and forgiving loans to the State Highway Account. Senate and Assembly members, including Dean Florez, outline further proposals. Chuck Poochigian vows to push legislation pausing anti business bills from last year. The 2002 bills, now under reconsideration, included worker’s compensation boosts, arbitration for farmers, local wage rules, and prevailing wage requirements on state aided projects. The Assembly Budget Committee had hearings last month. the governor's 2003 2004 proposal was due January 10.
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Shafter Year in Review Highlights Fireworks and Local Debates
The Shafter year opened with a big fireworks display at SHS, drawing a large crowd and patriotic cheers. Civic and political shakeups followed, with Dean Florez ousted as chair amid probes into governor Davis's contract, and local youth programs advancing as busier city services and new facilities were noted.
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