Nuclear plant debate at Bakersfield forum weighs risks and benefits
Readers learn from Bakersfield Information Forum on Nuclear Power that a San Juan plant near Wasco would need careful compromises. Advocates cite brackish water relief and economic gains, while opponents warn of environmental costs and catastrophe risks.
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City council weighs annexing half alleys policy in Shafter
Shafter City Council discussed how to handle half alleys in annexations and whether to require developers to fund or contribute to full 20 foot alleys or allow half alleys. City Administrator Bill Sheldon noted no current policy and proposed options including city‑shared costs or developer land transfers. The issue, framed as policy rather than planning, was set for council decision.
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Dennis Harrison
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Sheldon
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Shafter to greet President Ford. buses offered from high school
Shafter residents may ride buses from Shafter High School at 9 30 a.m. Saturday to Meadows Field for President Ford arrival at 10 25 a.m. Ford plans to visit Elk Hills during his Kern County trip.
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Elk Hills
Hearing on Roe EIR draws near full Richland crowd
About 100 residents filled the Richland music building Tuesday night for the public hearing on the Marvin Roe housing project EIR in east Shafter. Speakers criticized the report and project, citing traffic density school impact and neighborhood compatibility as key issues. The Planning Commission approved annexing adjacent land over one negative vote and set steps for a subdivision ordinance update and other permits.
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East Shafter
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National School Board Association
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Darrell Fletcher
Brownie Coleman
Polly Anderson
Steve Richardson
Verle Nash
Richland
Roe Tract
Ernie Hofman
Bennis Harrison
Acacia Street
Redwood Drive
Oleander Avenue
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Al_.Mortimore
Richland Chevrolet
Easter Services Planned by Shafter Churches
Community invites attendance at the Annual Easter Choral Concert at Mennonite Brethren Church 400 Kern Street Shafter. Singers from First Baptist Union Congregational Methodist and Mennonite Brethren plan Handel Messiah choruses Easter Spirituale and anthems. Service Sunday at 7 00 p.m. Continued on Page 2.
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Crime in Shafter rises 76 percent in year report
Police Chief Bob Nixon cites a 76 percent rise in overall crime in Shafter last year from 1973. Felonies climbed to 233 with 118 burglaries the top category. narcotics and auto theft tied for second with 22 each. Miscellaneous reports surged to 2,299 as animal complaints reached 446 and 576 animals were taken in by the humane officer.
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Nixon
Mild spring week in Shafter records mild temps
The week ending Tuesday in Shafter featured highs from 60 to 72 and nightly lows of 34 to 47. Rain tally reached .02 inches on Saturday morning, boosting the season total to 37, with daily highs and lows listed from the USDA Cotton Research Station readings.
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