Bilingual Education Debate Drives School Board Session
At a May 7 meeting parents urged action on bilingual education. Superintendent George Bury and teacher Janeen Smith discussed delays, stipend fairness, and teacher availability. Parents voiced frustration over postponement while Sanchez vowed continued interest until action is seen.
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George Bury
Franz
Domitila Ochoa
Bury
Los Angeles
Carmel
Monterey
Shafter
Sanchez
City council debates transit funds and air committee plan
City considers dedicating unused street and road funds to transit needs after a June 5 hearing. Officials express support for the county led Unified San Joaquin Valley Air Basin Authority while urging broader city participation. City projects update notes Shafter Downtown Mini Park bids May 21 and sewer line financing at 7.19 percent interest with Kenko Inc. and Gilliam and Sons awarded $11.31 million contracts.
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Jo Barrick
League of California Cities
JPA
Wade McKinney
Mini McKinney
Shafter
Kenko Inc
Gilliam and Sons
Mini Mart to rise on Central Valley and Lerdo corner
Dismantling of the old Mobile BP site signals a new corner development with a planned mini mart and gas pumps. Local talk suggests fast food chains struggle to land units due to high property costs and rents, impacting new business openings. The piece also previews a Saturday farmers market starting June 2 and celebrates Shafter Junior Miss finalists.
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Mini Mart
Mobile
Central Valley Hwy
Lerdo Hwy
Lordo Hwy
McDonald’s
Taco Bell
Farmer’s Market
Linda Gragg
Shafter
Jennifer Nelson
Jenny Ingle
Kay Millwee
Sharon Biloff
National Committee
Alabama
United States
Gang
Belridge Elementary Plans Open House and Reunion
Belridge Elementary schedules a special open house and reunion on Friday from 12 30 to 8 p.m. Former students graduates and former employees are invited to attend. Call 762 7381 for more information.
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Belridge Elementary
Earth Day Mindset and Individual Action by Kari Appleton
Kari Appleton stresses personal responsibility in environmental care. She promotes reuse, home recycling, and natural gardening while challenging corporate indifference. Her family uses woven baskets for groceries and participates in local recycling, aiming to reduce landfill waste and inspire others.
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Jill Ireland
Charles Bronson
Jill
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Kari
Clay
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