Residents dispute Shafter prostitution claim at 337 Central Ave
The Shafter case centers on an upstairs apartment at 337 Central Ave alleged to harbor prostitution activity. Police say a notice closed the space after witnesses described women in skimpy clothing, while residents and witnesses dispute the sequence of events and mayoral involvement. No arrests were made.
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337 Central Ave
Greeson
Shafter Press
Union Avenue
Central Avenue
Cotton harvest begins as fields glow with white like snow
In Kern County the horizon fills with cotton farming activity as harvesters move through Alcala and Pima fields. Deputy Agricultural Commissioner Jack Marks notes uses for cotton seeds, fiber in photography paper, and potential price impacts amid cooler weather. Most Kern cotton heads to Asian markets, with yields last year reaching 223,000 acres of Alcala and 47,500 of Pima.
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Jack Marks
Marks
Kern County
Harp to Stand Trial October 12 on Minor Contact Charge
Ronald Roy Harp a 43 year old from Shafter is scheduled for trial on October 12 on charges of unlawful sexual contact with a minor. He is on unpaid leave from Kern High School District after a lengthy bond set at 20000 dollars. Harp has worked as a maintenance man and bus driver at Shafter High School and argued with a 17 year old's parents over the alleged relationship. His attorney said Harp did not accept a plea deal at the readiness hearing and expects acquittal.
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Ronald Roy Harp
Shafter
Harp
Kern
Shafter High School
Flag Football Draft Night At Shafter For Youth Teams
Shafter hosts a Flag Football Draft Night on Thursday October 7 for Youth Flag Football coaching and parent interest. Division B (1985 87) meets 6 pm Division A (1982 84) meets 730 pm at the W C Walker Senior Center 505 Sunset Ave. Contact Phil Lip Walker at Shafter Recreation and Park District 700 E Tulare Ave or 746 3303 Mon–Fri 830 am to 5 pm. The Richland Lerdo PTA sponsors its annual barbecue and carnival on Thursday October 15 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Richland Intermediate School with deep pit beef beans green salad rolls beverages dessert included tickets 650 for adults 350 for children available at the school office or PTA members food booths and games planned.
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W.C. Walker
Sunset Ave
Phillip Walker
Shafter Recreation and Park District
E. Tulare Ave
Richland-Lerdo Pta
Richland Intermediate
PTA
RLSD trustees back voucher resolution amid Proposition 174 debate
Richland-Lerdo School District trustees tentatively approved a resolution aligned with the Richland Teachers Association opposing the Parental Choice Education Initiative Proposition 174. The measure would shift control from administrators to parents, drawing opposition from unions and school groups.
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Richland-Lerdo School District
RLSD
Richland Teachers Association
RTA
Teachers’ Associations
PTA
Steve Skalisky
Skalisky
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