Kern sales tax jump leads California counties in growth
Kern County posts a second quarter surge with a 7.9 percent year over year rise, topping California counties in growth. Retail sales hit 414.079 million for April through June, driven by autos, services, and general merchandise, while inflation muted gains. City totals show Arvin six point two million, McFarland one point six nine million, Shafter nine point seven million, and Wasco six point five six million.
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Board of Equalization
Board of Trade
California
Kern
Cate
Arvin
McFarland
Shafter
Wasco
Insulation Offers Savings and Tax Credits for Calif. Homes
Southern California Gas Company promotes attic insulation to R-19 with approved materials. The program promises a $50 saving regardless of who installs, offers 8 percent annual financing, and a 15 percent federal tax credit up to $300. Inquiries to 1-800-422-4422.
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Southern California Gas Company
As Company
Safe turkey roasting temperatures for Thanksgiving dinner
Do not roast a turkey stuffed and cooked overnight at 200 degrees as bacteria may survive and toxins can form. Roast at 325 degrees F until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F measured with a meat thermometer to ensure safety.
Inheritance Tax Critique From Paul Harvey’s View on Farms
Paul Harvey argues that inheritance taxes punish small farms and family businesses. He notes inflation has raised farm values and business worth, forcing sales to cover taxes. He urges reform, highlighting the impact on widows and heirs and tying tax fairness to broader equal rights.
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Reagan
Iowa
the Waldorf
New York
F.D.R
Or al Language Festival plans underway in Kern County
Kern County educators and civic leaders, led by Verne Heiter, plan the 1981 Oral Language Festival set for March 26 at Cal State Bakersfield. Dr. Alma Swiers coordinates the event with 400 volunteers needed as judges, announcers and hostpersons.
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Verne Heiter
Richland
Kern County
Cal State
Bakersfield
Claude W.richardson
Alma Swiers
Val
Parent Teachers Association
Bakersfield Toastmasters Club
Retired Teachers Association
South Bakersfield
Swiers
Kern County Educational Center
Beware of Paper Pirates and Office Supply Rackets
The Better Business Bureau warns firms about paper pirates who swindle via phone pitches selling misrepresented office supplies. These schemes lead to inferior goods, inflated quantities, and prices higher than local markets. They prey on trusted office managers and bookkeepers. If contacted, contact the BBB immediately.
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Better Business Bureau
Paper Pirates
Delano Woman Pleads Guilty to Welfare Fraud
Sally Pair 29 of 1203 Glenwood Street Delano California pleaded guilty in Western Municipal Court before Judge Milton A Elconin to welfare fraud charges. She received one year in jail suspended, three years summary probation, restitution of 1938 to Kern County Welfare Department and one weekend in jail.
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Delano
California
Western Municipal Court
Milton A. Elconin
Sally Pair
Glenwood Street
Kern County Welfare Department
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Telephone Company
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