Shafter to Hold Town Hall on Enterprise Designation Effort
City officials in Shafter plan a Thursday June 2 town hall at 7 p.m. in Veterans Hall to discuss establishing Enterprise place status and the accompanying economic and environmental development plan. Mayor Gragg notes a wide community input framing a strategic plan to empower residents and attract jobs, with finalization expected by mid June.
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RLSD trustees race set as three areas debated
Voters face choosing qualified trustees on June 7 as Richland-Lerdo School District shifts from at large to three trustee areas under MAPA pressure. Measure D divides RLSD, restricting votes to each district’s candidates, drawing criticism for limiting competition while highlighting Hispanic representation. Democratic and Republican primary contenders seek endorsements and momentum in the busy ballot with Leo McCarthy and Kathleen Brown among incumbents and top challengers.
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Ron K. Unz
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Kathleen Brown
Leo McCarthy
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MAPA Leader Ben Benavidez Sentenced Over Public Funds Theft
MAPA president Ben Benavidez was sentenced for a misdemeanor theft of public funds after pleading guilty in Fresno federal court. The plea deal dismisses six felony counts, including five false travel claims and a job application lie, in exchange for the misdemeanor plea. Benavidez has long challenged school districts over alleged unfair treatment of Hispanics.
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Editor threatens action over Wasco golf course finances
Wasco Tribune editor Levi Pagsuberon warned Wasco Valley Rose Golf Association directors of possible legal action after critics accused him of reporting distortions about the Valley Rose Golf Course finances. The dispute centers on a $2 million loss over three years and city liability for bondholders, with a 15 day deadline for apologies and documentation.
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Personnel hearing set for Shafter inspector Dave Woodland
A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 7 1994 at 4 p.m. in City Hall to discuss possible firing of building inspector Dave Woodland. The city posted a closed session notice unless the appellant exercises his right to open session. Woodland has been on paid administrative leave since March 7. The Kern County District Attorney’s office reviewed a potential conflict of interest but found no criminal conduct.
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