Shafter Seeks Enterprise Zone to Boost Local Economy
City of Shafter advances in the Enterprise Zone program finalist round with a high preliminary score of 563 out of 600. Spokesman Pat Saldana says final applications due in February, with two designations awarded. The designation would offer incentives for businesses, including sales tax credits and lender benefits, and could attract firms like Elcor to expand in the Minter Field Airport District.
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RTC case strengthens Shafter RTC legal battle
The State Attorney General's office may scale back claims against Shafter officials in the Return to Custody project, while local leaders insist the RTC remains a proper public private partnership. Six officials are named in the False Claims Act complaint over a $700,000 kickback and unaccounted startup costs, with a California Court of Appeal ruling issued in the city’s favor on a Writ of Mandate.
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Shafter Boosters Sell Sandwiches At Football Game
Shafter High Band Boosters will sell hot sandwiches and drinks for four dollars at the November 4 football game. Shafter's Depot Museum opens Saturday November 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for viewing and volunteers are needed. City Planning Commission will appoint two members to fill terms expiring December 31, 1998. For info contact City Hall at 746-6365.
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Man shoots woman then turns gun on himself at Shafter home
Shafter police report a double tragedy as Linda Martinez, 40, was shot multiple times in her living room and died at Kern Medical Center. The alleged shooter, Duarte, injured himself and later died. Police say no prior known dispute existed.
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Richland budget second of three parts for RLSD deficit
Richland-Lerdo School District reports a 1994-95 budget deficit of 368000 with a projected 1995-96 shortfall over 500000 if unresolved. Board outlines basic budget standards to maintain acceptable services amid declining revenue as part of a plan described by Knapp.
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