North Park annexation sparks car tow dispute in Shafter
Longtime residents Max and May McCoy learned their home sits in Shafter after the North Park annexation when their car, left idle on Voth Lane, was towed for outdated registration. The incident raises questions about notification, policing, and the cost of towing amid new city services and oversight.
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May McCoy
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Kern County
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City Hall
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Bakersfield Californian
Jeff McCoy
Rent hike at Shady Lane park sparks renter protest
About 35 residents in Shady Lane Mobilhome Park Shafter and West Orange avenues face a 60 dollar monthly rent rise with a 12 month lease or 100 dollar rise without. Owners changed hands leaving tenants little recourse while organizing with a local owners league and seeking legal help.
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Golden State Mobilhome Owners League
Vi Monson
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Mobilhome Park
Sierra Vista
A.Q. Abernathy
Shafter Press
Shafter City
Do UFOs Exist and Public Belief Split
A reader argues about belief in UFOs and SETI funding. Gallup shows nine percent claim sightings, half think similar beings may exist, and debates the federal role and funding priorities for extraterrestrial life research at home versus SETI.
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UFO Organization
Letters to the Editor Clarify USC Golden Anniversary
A reader thanks the paper for printing a letter about United Service Organization Golden Anniversary and explains USC is a civilian nonprofit. It notes USC of Northern California is independent of the military, funded by United Way Bay Area Napa Solano Combined Federal Campaign donors and local contributions, with four service centers serving the region.
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Bay Area
Napa- Solano County
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Department of Defense
Northern California
USC World Headquarters
Washington
D.C
Beat the Heat With Smart Cooling and Hydration
Stay hydrated and limit sun exposure during peak heat. Seek shade, wear light breathable clothing, and use fans or air conditioning. Cool showers and icy drinks help, while checking elderly neighbors and pets. Keep meds safe and monitor heat signs.
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