Arson Fire Strikes Shafter Area Homes
Kern County Fire Department battled three suspected arson fires within one hour near Shafter early Thursday. One home was destroyed, valued at 47 500 dollars, while a paired Park Lane blaze caused minor damage to a vacant house and a shed. Investigators link the spree to earlier fires in the same area and urge public tips to stop the arson series.
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City discusses computers and storm drain project in Shafter
City of Shafter plans to explore computer software proposals while debating the master storm drain project. Council disapproves school district developer fees, updates a 1978 lawsuit, and approves second readings of alcoholic beverage ban ordinances in parks effective August 22.
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Residents sue to halt Kern Shafter High sports complex bids
The Kern Union High School District approved bids totaling 112 580 for the Shafter High School softball and soccer complex while a local citizen group seeks a court trial to challenge the project. Opponents cite noise glare litter and impact on agriculture. The district plans a 300 000 project with steel work bids pending.
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Citizen of the Year Nominee David Martinez Honored
David Martinez of the Shafter Police Department is among 15 nominees for Kern County Citizen of the Year, an award from the Kern County District Attorney's Association. The program, in its first year, recognizes local crime fighters who helped start the Neighborhood Watch and aid crime prevention. Martinez, 11 years in law enforcement and a former presidential guard, said he is flattered by the nomination and hopes the recognition reflects his work.
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Summer School success shines at Richland
The expanded summer session at Richland earned praise as a five week program funded after Proposition 13. Teachers say enrichment classes for grades three to six boosted science math arts and fine arts with daily caligraphy and motor building. Migrant students gained catch up opportunities, while educators plan more grade level enrichment and career focus next year.
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