California unemployment trends and state business outlook
Unemployment in Kern County shows about 244 400 in the labor force with July 11 8 percent rate amid ag layoffs in fall and many small business closures. A survey finds 23 percent of California firms planning to relocate operations, potentially extending the recession into 1993. Extended unemployment benefits available to those who have exhausted regular benefits since November 17 1991.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev Maddock
Employment Development Department
Bakersfield
Kern County
California
Irvine
Mark Baldassare
Los Angeles
National Federation of Independent Business
Merchants See Mixed Signals as Economy Slows
Focus groups and a 1200 person telephone survey in 1989 and 1991 show Americans shifting away from materialism by ten points from 36 to 26 percent. California business sentiment turns negative amid rising corporate gloom while national credit cost fights recession. Local merchants expect a normal shopping season if money circulates.
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Richland Chevrolet
Bob Millwee
Millwee
California
Bush
Rotary Club Presents Melodrama Christmas Festival 1991
The Rotary Club of Shafter sponsors the Melodrama's 1991 Christmas Festival from November 21 to December 30 at the Vaudeville Express Melodrama Theatre in Bakersfield. A Wonderful Life adapts Capra’s film philosophy, paired with The Three Little Pigs or Hamletie IH by Brad Carroll and a holiday revue. Tickets are $11, available at State Farm Insurance Floyds Stores and Community Bank. The theatre is at 206 China Grade Loop near North Chester and China Grade. contact Joe Kirk at 746-3961 or 746-6084 for details.
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Rotary Club of
Shafter
Vaudeville Express
Bakersfield
Frank Capra
Capra
Brad Carroll
China Grade
North Chester
Joe Kirk
State Farm Insurance
Floyds Stores
Community Bank
Lemacchi hints at more info in killing case trial
Weeks earlier Lemacchi suggested he would reveal another suspect, but he has since retracted. Rollins plans a low profile until trial begins. His mother Joy worries for his safety while he reflects on the risk, and supporters in Wasco praise community backing despite calls for justice for Rodriguez in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemacchi
Rollins
Joy
Wasco
Rodriguez
Shafter
Thanksgiving dinner for those in need at church
A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be served Thursday November 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Shafter United Methodist Church located at 350 West Lerdo Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter United Methodist Church
W. Lerdo Highway
Nonprofit groups sought to distribute USDA commodities
The Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation invites eligible nonprofit organizations to distribute USDA commodities monthly in Wasco Buttonwillow and Lost Hills. Organizations must meet requirements and may apply by calling 322-3041 ext 34 for details and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation
KCEOC
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Wasco
Buttonwillow
Lost Hills
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Seis
Ite Tau Pe
Mikimoto
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Oak Park Tower
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