Public Works Director Guiding Shafter’s Essential Services
John Guinn, Director of Public Works for the City of Shafter, oversees seven areas including engineering, administration, parks, streets, sewer, refuse and transit. Despite the unglamorous nature of his work, Guinn emphasizes public works as a crucial field, noting the need to manage water, budgets, and personnel with a versatile team of 15 in Shafter.
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Shafter
John Guinn
Public Works
Guinn
Hanford
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Public Works Chief Guinn Shapes Shafter's Future
Guinn, a Lost Hills native and Shafter public works chief since 1975, advocates long range budgeting and careful planning to support vital city services. Upcoming projects include chip sealing of streets, a Master Storm Drain Plan, and sewer plant renovation to serve growth from 8,000 to 12,000.
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Shafter
Guinn
Motive in Shafter killing remains under investigation
Javier Valdez Osuna, 23, was fatally shot at 501 Shafter Avenue in an April 22 incident. Guiller mo Vega was arrested after a high speed pursuit. Osuna, living in the U.S. legally as part of a migrant family, left behind a wife and three month old child. he was buried in Mexico.
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Javier Valdez Osuna
Shafter Avenue
Guillermo Vega
Jesus Hernandez
United States
Osuna
Shafter
Vega
Brad Rood
Kern Medal Center
Shafter Police Department
Mexico
Volunteers boost Shafter health fair turnout
Saturday's Shafter Health Fair drew steady crowds despite competing events. Volunteers and officials showcased eye exams, anemia tests, dietary analysis, nutrition talks, and drug counseling. Local police and county fire crews offered demos while pharmacists, dentists, and chiropractors provided guidance.
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Shafter
Mert Wiedmann
Cathy Prout
Prout
Police Report Highlights Repeated Public Disturbances and Thefts
April police notes cover several incidents including a Taurus 38 handgun theft worth 300, multiple public intoxication arrests, a con game loss of 10, and a nude exposure report near Tulare Arms. The report also notes bicycle theft, auto theft warrants, and open container charges, with fire department calls for medical aid, grass fire, and hazardous electrical conditions.
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Kenneth Nester
Orange Street
Fire Department
KMC
Minter
Kern
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