Tule fog dangers and driving tips in Kern County
The article warns Tule fog poses risks in Kern County with multi car crashes common in winter. CHP spokesman Mac Wimbish urges driving at controlled intersections, listening for traffic, and slow speeds to stop safely, noting fogginess is tied to drought and local weather patterns.
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California
Kern County
Bakersfield
California Highway Patrol
Mac Wimbish
Wimbish
Dows
Water user meeting set by Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District will hold a water user meeting on January 7 at 2 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge on Central Valley Highway and Dresser Road. A brief notice appears with details for attendees and contact.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Elk’s Lodge
Central Valley Highway
Dresser Road
RLSD Eyes K-6 Restructuring And Cost-Saving Move
RLSD trustees will preview a plan to combine K-6 into three schools, aiming to save about 500000 annually by reducing bus fuel and operating costs. District cites state cuts, growth pressures, and possible developer fee hikes to fund changes, with a final decision pending.
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Richland-Lerdo School District
RLSD
Dan Knapp
Knapp
State of California For Education
City and State Reach Tentative RTC Budget Cut Agreement
The Shafter Return To Custody facility faces a 5 percent reduction in funding under a tentative deal approved by the California Department of Corrections after lengthy talks with city officials. The final contract, effective January 1, 1993, follows statewide budget shortfalls and a $30 million parole division cut. The city, McKinney says, expects a 7.4 percent total contract cut, with certain staff positions left unfilled and the commissary and food operations adjusted, possibly funded by outside money.
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Shafter
California of Corrections
CDC
Wee Kinney
RTC
McKinney
Giles
Amtrak Train Hits Vehicle Near Bender Ave
Amtrak train 705 the San Joaquin traveling to Oakland struck a vehicle at an unsignalized location near Bender Ave. The engineer slowed the train to limit impact. the driver and a female passenger escaped injury. The train faced a two hour delay amid possible debris and brake issues on a passenger car.
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Santa Fe Railroad
SFR
Mike Martin
Martin
Bender Avé
Amtrak
San Joaquin
Oakland
Eeeiey
Wal Road
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Agiow
Fter Women’s Aglow Fellowship
Ruth Kelly
Shafter Veteran's Hall
Ruth
Yolanda Plaza
Shafter Press
By Roy Patrick
Shafter High School
Kern County High
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