Stop signs added at Central Valley Highway and Beech intersection
Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution at the new Stop signs on Central Valley Highway at Beech due to recent weekend accidents. Do not assume others will stop and stay until the intersection is clear. An additional left turn arrow at E Lerdo Highway and Central Valley changes lane use. A community Goals Project meeting is set for Monday April 16 at 7 p.m. in Richland Primary School Cafeteria. A community blood bank sponsored by the American Legion will be held Wednesday April 4 from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Free Tuesday Movies at Shafter Branch Library
Afternoon films shown free in the Shafter branch library conference room every Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. Geared to children of all ages. For more information call 746 2156.
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City Council Advances Water Safety and Engineering
Shafter City Council on March 20 approved Guinn as City Engineer effective immediately, replacing Rex Mason who served since 1977, and authorized grant applications under the Safe Drinking Water Bond Law as seven surrounding systems seek funds. MFAD officials backed a Wearface plant option costing about seven million dollars, with projected monthly water costs rising from fourteen to about twenty five dollars. The council also updated the Conflict of Interest Code and endorsed applying for Urban Mass Transportation Section 18 grant funds to improve area water and transit infrastructure.
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New four way stop at busy intersection prompts caution
Caltrans installed new stop signs and red flashing lights at the Highway 43 Santa Fe Way Beech Central Valley crossroads. Three accidents occurred over the weekend as drivers adjust to the change. District Engineer Robert Handley says restriping and rebuilding are planned and that the situation should settle in about ten days.
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City to get new logo in Shafter Chamber meeting
Shafter Chamber of Commerce will review three proposed logo models at the next meeting. Other items at the Friday session include festival prep updates, a new fireworks distributor at Minter Field, and notes on the April Street Faire schedule.
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Newly Appointed Shafter Chief Greeson Assumes Command
Greg Greeson, named police chief after Gary Knox’s resignation, expresses excitement and sets a team oriented plan. He aims for aggressive yet service focused, professional policing in Shafter, and notes personal example will guide his department. Born in Pasadena with ties to the San Joaquin Valley, he is married to Lynda with two children. He previously joined Bakersfield Police in 1977 after testing.
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