Kern Avoid the 18 Task Force wraps up DUI enforcement
The Kern Avoid the 18 Task Force completed a three week maximum enforcement period with nine saturation patrols three DUI checkpoints and one operation targeting southeast Bakersfield Lamont and Arvin. A total of 264 drivers were arrested for DUI and there was one DUI related fatality in the county.
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Arvin
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Shafter community events calendar and health clinics
Shafter Public Health Department announces December clinics with appointments needed except immunization. Immunization clinic January 14 from 3 to 5 PM at 329 Central Valley Highway. A pregnancy screening and family planning session are set for January 23, 9 to 10 AM and 3 PM. Senior health screening January 17 at Shafter Senior Center. Chamber of Commerce hosts 60th annual Community Awards Banquet January 10 at 6 PM at Shafter Veterans Hall with State of the City address. St Mark's Episcopal Church hosts weekly discussions each Wednesday with topics from New Age Religions to non-Christian cults. National Health Services opens 30th anniversary open house January 11 from 1 to 3 PM at Shafter Medical Center. American Legion Post 865 hosts biscuits and gravy breakfast January 19 from 6 to 11 AM at Shafter Veterans Hall. Alzheimer’s note mentions family caregivers and professionals.
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Shafter Senior Center
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Veterans Hall
Chamber
St Mark's Episcopal Church
National Health Services, Inc
Shafter Medical Center
South Central Valley Highway
American Legion
Shafter American Legion Post 865
California Avenue
Alzheimer’s
CSUB Hosts Third Annual E-Waste Recycling Event
California State University Bakersfield will host a voluntary e waste collection on Saturday January 12 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Southwest Little League parking lot. The event invites Kern County residents and businesses to drop off items such as answering machines camcorders CD players copiers and DVD players for proper disposal under state universal waste rules.
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California State University
Bakersfield
Little League
Kern County
David Beadle
CSUB
Finch the burned cat finds loving New Mexico home
Finch, the black and white tabby once burned alive in Shafter by a juvenile, has found a forever home with Parney and Mark Galione of Las Cruces, NM. Best Friends Animal Society in Utah arranged care at the sanctuary and later adoption, praising his resilience and gentle nature.
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Finch
Parney
Mark Galione
Best Friends Animal Society
Utah
Shyanne Bozarth
Kathleen Court
Larry J. Rhoades Crossroads
Animal Shelter
Liz Finch
Kanab
Liz
Guardian Angels
Elissa Jones
Guardian Angel
Patti Lampietro
Lampietto
Sanctuary
Jones
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
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