Identity issue for Shafter in Kern County media
Editorial laments Shafter’s lack of recognition by Kern County media and notes plans for a new Post Office and Shafter Wasco Justice Court. Highlights two local honorees Jill Ryan and Carlos White, potential housing needs, and calls for stronger community impression to travelers and residents amid upcoming construction.
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Shafter
Kern County
Jill Ryan
Mobile
Ala
Carlos White
Council On
Washington, D.C
Fair City
Wasco
Season ends for Shafter youth baseball and softball
Letters to the Editor note the conclusion of the SAPD Youth Baseball Softball season at Shafter Recreation and Park District. Volunteers coaches merchants sponsors and supporters are thanked. Five new teams joined this year totaling 15 boys teams 11 girls teams and five Titus teams.
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SAPD
Shafter
Titus
Shafter Recreation and Park District
Fire Safe California urges action to protect homes from wildfires
California fire officials warn this could be the worst fire season as homes in foothills and mountains rise. CDF director Jerry Partain cites peb ble Beach losses and urges rapid evacuation planning. Shake roofs and poor access heighten risk. residents should secure two escape routes and clear firefighter access with visible address markers.
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Jerry Partain
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
CDF
Fire Safe
California
Pebble Beach
Partain
North testifies with polish as critics seek political gain
Retrospective on Lt. Col. Oliver North portrays him as strong and principled during his testimony on the Contra aid controversy. The piece notes Democratic efforts to weaponize the hearings, North’s denial of discussing profits with President Reagan, and the polarized response in Congress and media.
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Oliver North
North
Latin America
Peoria
Col. North
California faces looming fiscal crisis say USC expert
USC public finance expert John J. Kirlin warns California's economy hides risks as expenditures exceed revenues, reserves deplete, and transfers to local governments shrink. He notes Gann limits bite, local services face reductions, and policy optimism may hinder needed resource shifts to essentials.
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California
University of Southern California
John J. Kirlin
Emery E. Olson
Sacramento Public Affairs
USC
School of Public Administration
Kirlin
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