California dissolves all redevelopment agencies statewide
The California Supreme Court upheld a move to end redevelopment agencies across the state. Cities like Wasco and Shafter used funds for housing, infrastructure, and business facades, but projects are suspended as agencies dissolve. Some planned sewer systems and industrial site improvements face funding gaps without the agencies.
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State of California Supreme Court
Wasco
Beckes Street
Rhonda Barnhard
Devel
Opment
Shafter
Performance Food Group
GAF Materials Corp
Scotts Co
Elks
Debbie Haley
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Scott Humbert
Shafter City Council to dissolve redevelopment agency and appoint
The Shafter City Council met at 6 30 a m to dissolve the Shafter Community Development Agency and adopt Resolutions 2202 and 2203 to make the city the successor to the agency retaining housing assets and functions. They discussed reappointing William M Prout to Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District through Dec 31 2013 and reviewed mid year budget estimates for 2011 2012.
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Shafter City
Shafter Community Development Agency
Shafter
William M. Prout
Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District
Buttonwillow Little League Fun Day registration details
The Buttonwillow Little League hosts a Fun Day on January 21 from 12pm to 3pm at the Little League park with signups for children ages five to twelve. A birth certificate copy is required. fees apply. Lunches, raffles by local sponsors, and free bounce houses are planned. Additional tryouts are set for February 4 and 6 with separate times. Registrations end March 15. Volunteer coaches and umpires are requested. contact Penny Arviso at 817-0743.
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Little League Baseball Park
Penny Arviso
Alviso
Lions Club Membership Drive Invites Shafter Citizens
The Shafter Lions Club invites residents to join the 2011 2012 membership drive. President Santos Martinez calls for food fellowship and aid for local children through eye exams glasses scholarships and overseas glasses collection. Meetings are the first and third Wednesdays at China Cuisine with a 7:00 PM call line 661 746 4981.
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China Cuisine
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Shafter. Com
Huston Nears 500 Wins at Wasco Asks to Stay
Longtime coach Mark Huston, age 37 season veteran, guides Wasco Tigers as he closes in on 500 career victories. He began coaching in 1973 at Bakersfield College and built a legacy at Bakersfield High School and Taft before arriving at Wasco. He notes the rise of distractions for today’s players and recalls a pair of memorable wins over Fremont and Washington Union.
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Bakersfield High
Taft High School
Wasco
Rau Rangel
Bakersfield
Taft
BHS
Fresno
Fremont
Oakland
Washington Union
Huston
Hidden treasures sought at Ohio Valley Road Show stop
The Ohio Valley Refinery and Road Show will visit Best Western Wasco January 13-14. Experts value items from coins to vintage guitars, offer cash on the spot, and may raise offers if multiple collectors are interested. Bring garage attic storage finds for appraisal.
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Ohio Valley
Wasco
Perts
Jeremy Weese
David Ford
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