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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1997
Page
1
Local authorities probe the death of a former Shafter police officer found dead, sparking questions about circumstances and potential causes while neighbors recall his years of service.
Oscar Newman recalls a night of danger when a thief fired a pistol at his head after breaking in and stealing his car. The suspect used a gun and fled in Newman’s 1985 Honda Prelude, prompting a multi-agency pursuit that ended with the wronged Wasco resident regaining his golf clubs as authorities chased Matthew Anthony Nall, 23, tied to the break in.
Persistent rain and a strong storm system bring colder air and higher snow levels while delaying cotton plowing until late January. Despite nuisance delays, area farmers note no major damage as California reports nearly 155 million dollars in preliminary flood losses across sectors, with wine grapes and alfalfa among the hardest hit. Governor Wilson declares emergency for 44 counties as floodwaters recede.
The Shafter AARP 2809 invites members to a board meeting on January 15, 1997 at 1 30 p.m. at the center. An event is planned for Saturday January 18, 1997 featuring child insurance topics.
Philipp R. Melendez and Syed Rizvi, both MDs, have begun offering obstetrics gynecology and infertility care in Shafter with alternating weekly visits, drawing patients from Bakersfield-Womens Medical Center and the local community. Melendez, 35, hosts praise for serving smaller towns, sharing roots in Bakersfield and a medical journey from University of the Pacific to Autonomous University of Guadalajara, and Prince of Medicine studies.
Routine testing in the City of Shafter found total Caliform in water during the week of January 6. Director of Public Works John Guinn confirmed the January water quality failed to meet California standards, with the health department noting a potential concern. Water is being treated with chlorine, which may affect taste for a few days.
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