Traffic Safety Efforts Target SR 41 46 Corridor
A multi agency task force announced efforts to reduce fatalities and injuries on SR 41 and 46. Since 1992, 48 deaths and 689 injuries occurred between I 5 and US 101. The 41 46 Corridor Task Force includes state regional local agencies and private sector partners with federal support and a $100000 grant. Actions include public education enforcement upgrades signing striping changes and medical emergency planning with completion expected by fall 1996.
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Interstate 5
U.S. 101
Federal Highway Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The
California Highway Patrol
Templeton
Coalinga
Buttonwillow
CHP Central and Coastal Division
Atascadero
Paso Robles
CHP
CalTrans District 5
SR 46
San Luis Obispo
CalTrans District 6
Fresno
Kern
CalTrans
Ronald de Carli
Murder case links to gang activity and Esteemed victim Ramiro Espinoza
The indictment cites Encarnacion Barrientos, 22, of Shafter, sentenced to 17 years to life for second degree murder with a firearm in the killing of Ramiro Espinoza, a community figure described as family oriented who worked with youth. Witnesses note gang ties and a May Festival fight sparked the fatal shooting. Ramiro’s brother, Gabriel, and colleagues recall his positive influence, while sister Herminia calls for a community stand against violence. Ramiro leaves behind wife Theodula and three children aged 7 to 13.
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Encarnacion Barrientos
Shafter
Wasco State Prison
Espinoza
Vario West Side
VWS
David Armendariz
Armendariz
Young
Herminia Espinoza Rosales
Ramiro
Golf clubs and diamond pricing mirror luxury markets
The piece argues golf gear follows the diamond cartel playbook by selling overpriced status symbols. It notes titanium drivers and forged irons raise average prices to about 4200 dollars for a seven-piece set, with annual upgrades likely to push bag costs toward six thousand dollars and beyond.
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DeBeers Diamond Cartel
Japan
Daiwa Corp
Ram Golf
Newport Beach
Shafter High to graduate 1996 class at stadium
The 1996 Shafter High School graduating class will hold commencement on Thursday June 6 at 7 30 pm in the SHS Stadium. 188 seniors will receive diplomas with about 14 graduating with honors. A reception follows, grads head to Grad Night at Disneyland, and diplomas are to be presented by retiring assistant superintendent Neal Olsen.
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Shafter High School
SHS
Raden Fortenberry
Fortenberry
Disneyland
Aubrey Edgman
Argelia Lara
Dayla Clayton
Karalyn Stricker
Neal Olsen
Olsen
IHS
Adams mulls overseas teaching and travel plans after Shafter tenure
Adams discusses possible teaching abroad with Peru as a past option and hints at future moves such as Spain. He travels with his family Lindsey and Brian, skis in Mammoth at Christmas, bikes in Santa Barbara, and is ranked number one nationally in his age division for racquetball. He recalls fond memories at Shafter and the good environment with teachers.
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Spain
Adams
Lindsey
Camarillo
Brian
Palo Alto
Mammoth
Santa Barbara
Richland
Shafter School
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Theodula
Angel
Richard
Stephanie
Arm IL RS
Grads Row
Joan
Lima
Peru
City Council City Hall
Bell Tower Club
Bakersfield
Jennifer McPherridge
Waymon Howze, Jr
Dodge Wan
Wasco, Calif
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