Shafter 55-Alive Classes Offered at WC Walker Center
Shafter Recreation and Park District runs AARP 55-ALIVE courses at WC Walker Senior Center on July 21 and 23 from 1 to 5 pm. Attendees must attend both days to qualify for lower car insurance, fee is 8 dollars, instructors are Helen Hasty and Lorraine Christensen.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
AARP
WC. Walker Senior Center
Helen Hasty
Lorraine Christensen
Sunset
W.C. Walker
Senior Citizens
Barbara Tisler
City budget plan eyed by state to shift funds
McKinney released statement three weeks ago as Shafter Councilman Don Zachary warned that the state may take up to a billion dollars from cities to balance the budget. Cities face layoffs of firefighters and police while officials must balance tight finances. Revenue hinges on sales property taxes and vehicle license fees.
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McKinney
Shafter
Don Zachary
Petition sparks division amid board petition drive
Community members react to a petition aimed at board seats, fearing harm and tension within the Hispanic community. Melero plans to continue campaigning while the Elections Department verifies signatures. Some officials acknowledge the move reflects legal use of petition powers and prompts debate over timing and civic impact.
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Smith
Yeaden Ante Ge
Hap Melero
Rodriguez-Root
Noth
KCSS
Division of Administration and Finance
Larry Reider
Knapp
Elections Department
Manuel
Graduation amid family triumph and missing granddaughter
After a Santa Maria graduation ceremony, the Gaeta family celebrated while Ortega’s granddaughter Gina Ruiz, a Shafter High School graduate that night, was absent. Students received diplomas after completing up to 140 units, with tests confirming knowledge as they checked out materials and arranged tutoring.
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Gaeta
Santa Maria
Ortega
Gina Ruiz
Shafter High School
Santa Maria High School
Ethel Pope
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Kern County
Joe Kirk
Carlos White
James St
Shafter Veterans Hall
Patty Robertson
Shafter Press
Gloria Byrd
Jim
Neufeld
Qwrces
Melero
Smith and Neufeld
Wasco Valley Rose Golf Course
Leanord
WASCO
DACO
High Street
Delano
Myers
Span-Spray
Duran-Wayland
Fata Jamon
Insurance Agents
TNC
SR22
E’ Street
California Ave
Bakersfield
Oak ST
Oak Street Village
Deg
California Lottery
E. Lerdo, Shafter
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