Kern County Faces Teacher Shortage Driven by Growth
A Kern County task force reports a shortage of about 500 new teachers yearly versus 250 produced locally. Large class sizes, retirements, and competition from private industry strain credentialed staffing while CSU Bakersfield and districts pursue faster paths to full credentials and incentives to attract educators to hometown schools.
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Kern County
Tomas Arciniega
California State University
Bakersfield
California
Cal State
Delano
Fog slows Kern County highways in January 2002 crash run
Foggy conditions on Highway 58 east of SR-223 caused nine collisions in the eastbound lanes and six in the westbound lanes. Vehicles included 28 cars, five heavy trucks, five motor homes and a prisoner transport bus with 12 passengers. One fatal crash occurred. About 11 injuries reported and all lanes closed until 5 p.m. Officials warn motorists to slow down during Tule fog events.
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Kern County
Bakerfield
Tehachapi
California Highway Patrol
California Department of Corrections
Hart Flat
Sr-223
Highway 58
County approves $8 million plus tax bonds for Beech Center plan
In March 2001 Kern County Supervisor Jon McQuiston announced the board adopted a resolution to issue tax bond obligations exceeding $8 million through the Development Authority for three nonprofit groups, including the Shafter Center. The facility at 655 South Central Valley Highway between Lerdo and Beech was to be managed by John Guinn, with earlier plans citing 10 exam rooms.
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Kern County
Jon McQuiston
Board of Supervisors
Ment Authority
Shafter Center
South Central Valley Highway
Lerdo Highway
Beech Avenue
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