Searcy's Home Furnishings Brightens Shafter Store Sign
In Shafter at 429 James Street Searcy's Home Furnishings replaces Colvard's with Randy and Russell Searcy as owner-managers alongside their parents Vernon and Ruth. The firm, expanding from furniture to video rentals, draws customers and town support as the brothers recall their Delano start and Shafter ties. Nearby histories of the building attract community interest as the Searcys invite old photos and memories.
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Ruth Searcy
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City council approves fire station site near memorial
The council backed a new fire station location with a 4 to 1 vote after discussing traffic, safety of adobe structures, and memorial visibility. Public input showed mixed awareness of the plaque, with some members delaying memorial-site decisions while others urged moving ahead. The meeting also approved retaining DMV building ownership and fee resolutions for water and sewer connections.
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Briggs
James
Bill Pineda
Shafter
Cathy Prout
Johnny Thomas
Marl
Hiebert
Prout
Board of Supervisors
Thomas
Verl Nash
Ques
Zachary
DMV
August Caires
Lerdo Highway
Beech Avenue
Shafter Welcomes Officer Mark Burrola From Bakersfield
Mark Burrola joined the Shafter Police Department in August after working with Bakersfield Police. A Delano High School graduate, he previously worked in a savings and loan company and as a security guard. He trained at Bakersfield’s police academy and served as a Bakersfield reserve before full-time duty. He prefers evening shifts, enjoys skiing, and plans a career in law enforcement.
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Mark Burrola
Shafter Police Department
Shafter
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Mark
Shaft
Young takes dual role as Shafter Tehachapi city planner
Ronald Young, 51, named new city planner for Shafter and Tehachapi, planning half time for each city. He will base in Tehachapi with wife Barbara, has three grown children, and starts officially Monday after visiting the Shafter Planning Commission workshop. He holds a BA in Urban Geography from Fresno State and a City-Regional Planning certificate from UC Berkeley.
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Shafter
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Tehachapi
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Winnemucca
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Humbolt
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California
Warner Cable seeks rate increases for services
Warner Amnex Cable Communications Inc. tells Shafter City Council it plans higher local rates. Basic service would rise from $11 to $11.55 per month, outlets and FM radio from $3 to $4, satellite tier to $4, and Movie Channel from $12 to $12.95. Additional outlets remain free.
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Don Zachary
Shafter City
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