Beechie Fired Over Allegations Amid City Probe
Meetings scheduled for Monday and Tuesday were canceled as Beechie was fired on February 13 after a period on paid administrative leave. City Manager Wade McKinney says the dismissal was for cause, tied to alleged false statements about conversations with peace officer association members regarding a city employee matter connected to Greg Greeson. The investigation, by a Long Beach firm with city ties, has drawn criticism for non oath taken interviews and disputed witness statements.
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Beechie
Wade McKinney
Greg Greeson
Police Department
McKinney
Peace Officer’s Association
Greeson
Greeson and McKinney
City of
Shafter
Long Beach
Storms rake California as almonds suffer billions in losses
Roy Patrick reports a relentless March storm cycle delivering extensive damage across California. The National Weather Service warns unsettled conditions persist for days after a cold front, with northern regions enduring two weeks of near nonstop rain and at least 12 deaths nationwide. Almonds, especially near Shafter, face severe losses while travel east forecasts bring partly cloudy skies and mild highs. Ground saturation and record rainfall prompt expectations of an end to the extreme weather, marking the worst storm in this century for many communities.
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Roy Patrick
California
National Weather Service
Bakersfield
Shafter
Shafter Recreation Fundraiser and Events Calendar
The Shafter Recreation and Park District hosts a tri-up BBQ fundraiser on March 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets cost 5 for adults and 4 for children under 12, available at the SRPD office at 700 East Tulare Ave. Proceeds support the youth sports program. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For details call 746-3303 or 393-0866. A Hunter Education Course at Wasco Recreation and Park District, 1280 Poplar Street, runs Friday March 24, Friday March 31, Thursday April 6, and Friday April 7. Attendees must complete all four classes to test on the final day. signup is 7 to 10 p.m. each night, with a 1 fee. A commodity food giveaway is scheduled for March 23.
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Shafter Recreation and Park District
SRPD
East Tulare Ave
Shafter
Recreation Districts
Wasco Recreation and Park District
Poplar Street
Optimistic timelines for Richland activity center finish
RLSD Superintendent Dr. Dan Knapp reports the activity center west of Richland Intermediate School may resume with a July 4 completion date. The project, halted earlier, aims to finish in two phases with the Guardian Group bidding the remaining work after provided corrections by March 27, and construction hoped to restart by mid April. A special RLSD Shafter City Council session on April 18 will discuss five year community planning goals.
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Roy Patrick
Richland Intermediate School
Richland-Lerdo School District
RLSD
Dan Knapp
Bonding Company
American Bonding Co
Guardian Group
Knapp
Shafter Recreation and Park District
Ing To Knapp
Rlsd Board of Education
Shafter City
Shafter teen dies in Bakersfield car crash
Gladys Skinner a 17 year old Shafter resident died from injuries after a March 15 1995 auto crash in Bakersfield. Her boyfriend Danny Bazan 21 was booked for felony manslaughter and accused of being under the influence. A graveside service was held March 20 at Peters Funeral Home. A carwash to support funeral expenses was held March 18 at Chief Auto Parts in Shafter.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Gladys Skinner
Peters Funeral Home
Danny Bazan
Bazan
Oswell Street
Kent Drive
Skinner
U.S. Air Force
Chief Auto Parts
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Gary) Ingle
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