Editorial Calls for Prop 36 Rehabilitation Over Prison
The Shafter Press editorial urges replacing prison time with rehabilitation for first and second non-violent drug offenders under Prop 36. It argues California’s zero tolerance and 3 strikes stance pressures counties with costs, cites Shafter’s high inmate housing costs, and endorses funding recovery and faith-based programs to reduce drug demand and recidivism.
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Shafter Press Office
Resolu
California
Shafter
Deen Fimamet Therm
Gus Rnn
Iz Downey Jr
Mariachi education program links art and academics
A Kern County youth mariachi foundation blends performing arts with tutoring to boost student achievement. Members must maintain a 2.0 average, commit four years, and involve parents. The piece explains mariachi origins, instruments, and the charro style outfit, with a note on next council meeting.
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Kern County
Mariachi Foundation
Eee Ee Foundation
Shafter Youth Council Meets on Thursdays at 5 PM
The Shafter Youth Council formed to tackle youth issues and meets every other Thursday at 5 p m in the city council chambers. Members of the Shafter City Council attend, praising youth leaders for addressing pool attendance and a forthcoming Youth Center.
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Shafter
Youth Council
Shafter Youth Center
Weeee Can Aiy
Kirschenmann Park
Shafter Youth Council
Richard Okutsu
John Zrofsky
Anniversary Night Reflection and Youth Council Notes
A married couple recalls a 46th anniversary dinner and choosing sobriety over drink. The piece shifts to concerns about alcohol's social impact, then discusses a Swimsuit and Transportation Committees report from the Shafter Youth Council, upcoming meetings, and a new youth center project near Kirshenmann Park, with contact details for city officials.
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Examilmn
Ghent Gay
Youth Council
Transportation Committee
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