Endangered Species Act reforms urged by US Representative
U S Congressman Bill Thomas outlines a plan to reform the ESA to improve transparency and independent peer review in listing decisions. He cites Interior misuses and notes a local listing of the Buena Vista Lake Ornate Shrew near Mettler, urging reevaluation of tests and inclusion of independent science before declaring a species endangered.
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ESA
United States Department of Interior
Washington
Buena Visa Lake
Mettler
Cal State Stanislaus
House of Natives
Message of gratitude from Shafter mother after Jessica benefit
A Shafter mother thanks the community after the June 17 benefit concert for her daughter Jessica. She recalls the doctors’ grim news, the family’s heartbreak, and the overwhelming support from locals including Jane Zachary and the Shafter Chamber of Commerce.
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Shafter
Jessica
Jane Zachary
Rural community fights alcohol and drugs with prevention drive
An opinion piece notes a large problem with alcohol and drugs in the rural community. It commends city agencies for working together to improve prevention rather than reacting after issues arise. The writer believes the community shares common challenges but emphasizes proactive, coordinated efforts.
Teen drink epidemic flagged by parental warning in Kern County
A public health message stresses teen alcohol abuse as a disease risk, citing 1986 California figures with over half of high school students drinking weekly and many driving under the influence. It urges parental fér seguimiento and strong household limits to curb teen drinking. The note closes with vacation plans and travel trailer purchase.
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California
Commission On
United States
Kern County
Jesus
Castaic
Overcoming Mountains and Faith Beyond Seal Beach
A reflective diary entry recalls travel from Wasco to Seal Beach for a friend's funeral aged 96. The writer emphasizes faith, perseverance, and divine guidance, noting recent truck repairs, lessons from a mountain drive, and a Bible-based view of life's burdens. Planning commission meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 13.
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Wasco
Seal Beach
Heaven
Planning Commission
Shafter Drives Major Economic Growth in Kern County
The Kern County Economic Development Corporation reports Shafter accounted for 52 percent of direct jobs 50 percent of direct investment and 65 percent of the county’s new payroll. Last year Shafter created 1,000 of Kern’s 1,910 new jobs and led $90 million of $180.6 million in new building investment. The city’s annual payroll of $23,612,800 supports additional jobs and $600 million regional impact. Next youth council meeting is 7 p.m. Wednesday August 7 in council chambers. Call 746-6365 for report copies.
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Shafter
Kern County Economic Development Corporation
Kern County
Bakersfield
Local Office Contacts for News Editor and Bookkeeper
Margaret Baker serves as News Editor and Diane Givens as Bookkeeper and Office Manager. Located at 107 East Lerdo Highway Shafter CA 93263 with mailing P.O. Box 1600. Office phone numbers are 661-746-4942 and 661-399-5925.
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Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O
Diane Givens
Lerdo Highway
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