Honors students tour Shafter Police Department
Richland Junior High Honors Academy students spent June 29 at the Shafter Police Department to observe operations and view new technology. The program, created by teachers, administrators, and David Franz of the Shafter Schools Project, supports academic advancement through an intensive three week session with English Math and Science components. Deputy Chief Brian Smith welcomed the group and spoke on leveraging modern technology to reduce crime as the students learn to adapt to a tech driven world.
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Missing man Clarence Reynolds vehicle found in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County deputies found the Ford Focus of missing Wasco resident Clarence Reynolds about 10 miles north of Highway 58 in Black Mountain Canyon after a Barstow deputy spotted it abandoned. Reynolds, last seen leaving his home to visit a Bakersfield hospital, has a history of disorientation. Deputies expanded the search Tuesday, while authorities urge anyone with information to contact Kern County or San Bernardino sheriff offices.
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Community Evening Programs at Youth Center
The Youth Center at 455 E Euclid Ave opens Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 pm for all ages with activities including Aerobics Zumba Toning with Araceli Solis on Tuesdays and Thursdays 745 to 845 pm. Basketball Volleyball Computer Lab Wii Stay Fit Arts and Crafts Reading time and homework help available free. Volunteer grocery delivery needed for seniors in Wasco and Shafter. call 758-7332.
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Church helps Tijuana family with new three bedroom home
Shafter Congregational Church members led by Pastor Mike Kotrla, Steve Payne, and Heather Wilson traveled to Tijuana to build a three bedroom house for a family of six living in a one room shack. Fundraising through a fireworks booth and private donations funded the project.
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Youth explore insect world with crafts and bug shows
Children joined a bug themed program featuring snail and butterfly crafts and giant spider puppets. UC Cooperative Extension entomologist Stephanie Bill showcased live specimens including tarantula hawks and explained their parasitic life cycle. A field trip to Shafter’s Bugseum capped the event.
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