Shafter Public Events June Clinics and Summer Library Talks
The Shafter Public Health Department lists June clinics at 329 Central Valley Highway with appointments required for most services. Events include a Family Planning and Pregnancy Screening on June 27, a Child Health Clinic June 14, and Senior Health Screenings June 21, plus St Mark's weekly discussions and a full summer library program with readings, performances, and a Fourth of July Fireworks show hosted by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce.
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Shafter Public Health Department
Central Valley Highway
St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Matthew Davis
Farmer's Market
Shafter Branch
Magic Rabbit Productions
Bakersfield
David Stenstrom
Chris Lopez
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
SHS
Shafter Youth Center Extends Summer Hours With Activities
The city of Shafter partners with local groups to keep the Shafter Youth Center open longer for ages five to eighteen. Free activities including dance, art, sports, Movies, and tutoring run Monday through Friday evenings and Saturdays, with volunteers and donations from Kiwanis and AmeriCorps.
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Huestis
Shafter
Shafter Po
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Paul Charon
Richland School District Bond Fails by Five Votes
Richland School Districts Measure D bond failed by five votes, missing the two thirds required. The $19.8 million plan would have funded modernization at Richland Junior High and Redwood Elementary, plus construction of a new elementary school. bids for renovation at Richland Junior High await June 21 board action.
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Richland
Lyle Mack
Kern County Elections Division
Mack
Redwood
Richland School District Board of Trustees
Shafter Youth Council updates city leaders on projects
At the June 5 meeting Shafter leaders heard from two youth council members about recent activities. The group opened longer youth center hours and started Build a Bike, with a tile project planned for front of the center. They will assist July 3 fireworks and plan to finish Build a Bike by month end. The council approved a police budget amendment of 197000 and accepted a 1000 donation from Target Distribution for cameras. A discussion explored a 500 bed reentry facility under AB 900 to reduce prison overcrowding, with staff asked to review details with the Department of Corrections.
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Shafter Youth Council
Shafter
Krystal Pierce
Richland
Samantha Hopkins
Youth Council
Hopkins
Jon Zrofsky
Paul Lozano
Shafter Community
Public Safety and
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
John Guinn
Department of Corrections
California
Guinn
County approves 1.384 billion budget with safety boosts
County Administrative Officer Ronald Errea unveils a 1.384 billion dollar recommended budget for 2007 08, up six percent, adding over 70 positions to curb gang violence and 30 firefighting posts. Capital projects reach 66 million, discretionary revenues rise 16 percent, and prop tax plus Proposition 172 sales tax fund public safety and state mandates.
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Ronald Errea
Board of Supervisors
Errea
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Shafter High School
Olunteers
Melissa Hill
Lice
Charlie Firecoat
Community Action Partnership of
Kern
AmeriCorps
Shafter Youth Center
By Melissa Hill
Shafter City
He Gay
Shafter Pool
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