Testimony bolsters Rollins alibi in Wasco death case
Trial of Wasco High student Offord Rollins nears end as prosecutors press for afternoon timing while defense cites expert tests. Palm print and upholstery fibers tie Rollins' Oldsmobile to the scene. coroner Noguchi tests question evening death. tamarisk location limits place of death. flies absent seen as evening death indicator.
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Wasco High School
WHS
Lisa Green
Tim Lemacchi
Rodriguez
Green
Rollins
Oldsmobile
Kern County
Lemacchi
Los Angeles County
Thomas N Noguchi
Lemachi
Noguchi
Andre Harrison
Questions rise on RTC operation at Shafter facility
Local officials face allegations over housing serious offenders at the Shafter Return to Custody facility. Knox says public claims and state classifications were misrepresented and city leaders knew of inmates’ status. The city reviews a state audit while Knox, who once ran for council, cites unlawful actions and a forced resignation.
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Lang
Shafter
Knox
Kathy
State Controllers Office
McKinney
RLSD Moves to Study New Voting System for Trustee Elections
RLSD trustees approved a committee driven plan to review switching from at large to a district based election method. Hispanic groups allege current at large elections dilute minority representation. The panel includes board members, a Hispanic ministries representative, a parent advisory rep, and non voting observers. Elections could occur as soon as November 1994.
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Richland-Lerdo School District
RLSD
Shafter Events Preview Busy City Fair and Meetings
The Business Association Street Fair is set for Saturday April 4 from 11 am to 5 pm with food games folk dancers a mariachi group and KWAC Radio coverage. Shafter community meetings include a March 30 session at Community First Bank featuring Fred McKenna on revitalizing small California cities. Volunteers can call Don Jones or Kevin White for details. Also announced are ECEOC commodity distribution March 26 at 9 am to noon with income verification and a Rotary Scholarship Dinner March 27 at the Veterans Hall featuring Fresno State coach Jim Sweeney. Proceeds benefit local efforts and tickets are available via club members.
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the Business Association
Kwac Radio
Shafter
Kevin White
Shamua Business Association
Community First Bank
Fred McKenna
Bakersfield
California
Don Jones
Rotary
Ter Ritory Club
Veteran's Hall
Fresno State
Jim Sweeney
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Lerdo School
Roy Patrick
By Roy Patrick
California State University
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Dan Knapp
Knapp
Eceoc Shafter
South Shafter Mennonite Brethren Chapel
Orange St
Smith’s Corner
Shafter Woman’s Club
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