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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1998
Page
1
Former Shafter Police Chief Paul Anderberg takes interim helm for Desert Hot Springs. He arrives after a year in Shafter and prior RTC departure, amid a legal dispute with the city over a prior position.
El Nino brings record rain and floods with over 14 inches, delaying farm tasks and damaging crops. Mosquitoes, rats, and snakes surge as food supplies rise. Farm labor declines and migrant workers face hardship. officials warn dry-out may lag. City politics cited in Stotesbury firing. Desert Hot Springs noted near Palm Springs with 15,000 residents.
City of Shafter proclaims May 7 1998 as National Day of Prayer inviting residents to join in prayer for nation state and city. Mayor Garry Nelson reads proclamation after council vote on April 28 1998. Pastor Dave Gerbrandt provides historical context on prayer in America to an audience of about 20.
The Press reserves the right to edit amend or reject editorial copy at any time as standard publication policy in force.
A local board schedules a meeting regarding the cone 18 issue at a venue near 30 Pa. Public attendance is expected as residents seek updates on policy decisions and potential actions.
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