Cal Poly Shafter residents earn degrees and local notices
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo says two Shafter residents earned bachelor of science degrees Dennie Charles Hansard a B S in Cultural Management and L Bernardi a B S in Biochemistry The Shafter Planning Commission did not meet July 4 due to no quorum The next meeting is set for July 18 at Shafter City Hall The city posted new hours 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday closed Sundays and holidays After hours report crime via front door intercom A Narcotics Anonymous meeting starts June 19 at the Shafter Rehabilitation Center 588 Lerdo Highway Call 746-2763 or 746-3770 Edith Torigiana was named Wasco Shafter Buttonwillow representative on Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation board replacing Annette Thompson Shafter Chamber of Commerce plans a 10 000 copy map and guide with sales staff from Courtland Publishing to solicit ads Call 746-2600 Fire officials warn drought leaves brush fire risk at stage one alert and brushing conditions remain a concern
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Muster Team wins top spots at state fire muster in Shafter
Shafter volunteers from Kern County Fire Department Station 32 captured first in the hose wagon and second in the hose cart run off at a state sanctioned muster near the Kern County Fair Grounds. The team likely missed two of three events required for August Long Beach finals, but celebrated a rare, practiced victory amid strong local turnout and a restored Seagraves Fire Truck parade highlight.
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Wasco man injured in Lerdo and Central Valley crash
A Monday afternoon collision at the Lerdo Highway and Central Valley Highway intersection left Wasco resident John Dennis Butler III, 25, injured after his 1981 Yamaha motorcycle was struck by a 1965 Ford Fairlane driven by Octavio Plaza Vasquez, 27, who entered the intersection with a left turn and no license. Vasquez was jailed on license and insurance charges, with an outstanding warrant from Kern County Sheriff's for assault. Butler's injuries were not yet known and both vehicles were towed as total losses.
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California Junior Miss Gretchen Handel Heads to Mobile
Gretchen Handel of Shafter travels to Mobile Alabama to represent California in the 32nd America’s Junior Miss national finals on July 22 at the Civic Center Theater. She competes for 77000 in scholarships while balancing singing lessons, costumes, study, and a 10 minute interview critical to her score.
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