Shafter residents recall quakes and urge preparedness
A San Fernando Valley quake of magnitude over 6.5 rattled Los Angeles, killing about 30, while Kern County aftershocks and historic temblors from Tehachapi to Joshua Tree highlight California's seismic risk. City engineers warn Shafter masonry buildings are reinforced or not, and residents are urged to stock three days of water and supplies and follow safety guidance during earthquakes.
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California
Bakersfield
Kern County
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Shafter Press
The
Southland
Joshua Tree
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
Big Bear Lake
Pete Wilson
San Andreas
Tehachapi
Loma Prieta
Bay Area
San Francisco
Coalinga
John Guinn
Rotary misprint prompts apology to Rita Jacobsen
The Shafter Press acknowledged errors in last week’s award report for long time Shafter resident Rita Jacobsen and extended personal apologies. The Woman’s Club of Shafter Federated invites all to its Feb 2 1994 meeting with speaker Kim Kotrla, luncheon at 12 15, price six dollars, reservations to Hiebert or Patrick.
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Juanita Hiebert
Mary Anne Patrick
State of the State prompts local reaction in California
California Governor Pete Wilson urged tougher crime laws including a three strikes policy. Assembly Speaker Willie Brown criticized flaws in the plan. Local leaders like Shafter City Manager Wade McKinney reacted with cautious optimism about the state’s future while criticizing chronic budget gridlock and politics.
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Pete Wilson
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Willie Brown
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Wade McKinney
Charter city status postponed by Shafter council
The Shafter City Council postponed a decision on charter city status. City Manager Wade McKinney said the process is time consuming and would involve forming a charter committee to study all parts of city government. Officials note potential savings but questioned study costs.
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Wade Mcresearch
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Education and Safety in 1994 Shafter's Outlook
The piece reflects on New Year optimism amid concerns about education and safety. It notes education as a cornerstone for youth development, and questions whether smaller towns like Shafter remain safer amid rising gang influence and broader national trends affecting children’s upbringing.
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