Shafter City Administrator outlines goals and challenges
City Administrator August Caires, hired June 11 and starting July 16, discusses prioritizing street projects, sewer renovations, and city beautification. He notes limited state funds, a new team-management structure, and plans for a street light district to save costs while keeping services strong. His office emphasizes service orientation and community outreach as key to a growing but fiscally prudent city.
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August Caires
Shafter
Leslie
Farmersville
Henry
Caires
California
Penitee
Gun arrests tied to weekend violence in local blocks
Sunday and weekend reports list Jose Leoncio Zapats Losada arrested for possession of a firearm after shots fired near Beth Eden. Esteban Montoya Bojorquez faces multiple charges including assault with a deadly weapon and firearm use after a bar fight near Central Street. Annecy Fuentes Meijen charged with unlicensed driving after a stop at Voth Lane and Highway 43. A juvenile was arrested for forgery and receiving stolen property after a stolen check attempt at Big Stop. Raul C. Torres of Shafter had related incidents in Beth area. A female subject transported to North Kern Hospital and cited for injuries in the incident.
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Jose-Leoncio- Zapats-Losada
Beth Eden
Raul C. Torres
Shafter
Big Stop
Shafter Chamber approves welcome sign project funds
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met Friday November 13 at JD's Restaurant and approved a expenditure not to exceed 1000 for design and construction of a welcome sign to be placed at the Ancel j Band Blowout in Bakersfield.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Jd's
Leereens Trophy
Shafter-Wasco Court Week Nine 1981 Summary
Week ending November 13 1981 Judge Gary Ingle hears multiple Shafter Wasco cases. Donald Thompson 39 of Shafter pled Not Guilty to misdemeanor Hit and Run with pretrial set for November 17. Brian Spicer 20 of Shafter pled Not Guilty to trespassing and petty theft with pretrial December 2. James Lockadoo 23 of Buttonwillow pled Not Guilty to public intoxication and loitering with pretrial November 25. Serena Lincoln 22 of Wasco pled Guilty to petty theft from Family Pharmacy with $7.62 stolen. fined 140 and 10‑day suspended jail. ordered apology letter. Charles Smith 23 of Bakersfield sentenced to 90 days for theft of a Heads ATC. may face 9 more months on violation. Denise Speeks found Guilty of speeding. fined 70. Jose Mendoza of Shafter guilty of riding bicycle without license? and faces 4 days jail and two years probation. Jose 22 of rural Shafter guilty of loaded firearm possession. 30 days jail. Flora of Wasnes pled guilty to petty theft of two cans of gas and intoxication. 30 days jail. Others include Freddie Bammnees guilty to speeding. sentence suspended.
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Donald Thompson
Shafter
Brian Spicer
James Lockadoo
Buttonwillow
Ting
Serena Lincoln
Wasco
Lincoln
Charles Smith
Bakersfield
Kern County
Jean Laborde Farms
Smith
Jall
Frederic Neal
Denise Speeks
Oe Seee
Jelingsoh
Jose Mendoza
Gailty
Jose
Trustees Hear CAP Test Results And Enrollment Rise
The enrollment report shows 1,698 students, a gain of 71 from last year. Superintendent Gary Smith notes the California Producers Association against Kerneran involves all schools in the county as part of a pending claims and litigation plan. Counselor Judy Ander deral properties and a resolution impounding local tax revenues to anticipate claims are discussed.
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Judy Ander
Deral Properties
Gary Smith
California Producers Association
Kerneran
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