Charges again as Carr are dropped in court action
Shafter police officer Russell Carr faces dismissal of felony charges in Superior Court Division Two before Judge Osborn. Aulakh opposed dismissal, claiming improper grounds. The case notes prior allegations involving excessive force and a Windows of misde meanor alternatives, with potential refiling and venue issues discussed for future proceedings.
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Shafter
Russél Carr Red
Superior Court
Osborn
Thane Peey Tenuta
Phillip McNutt
Carr
A.D. McNutt
S. Singh Aulakh
Visalia
Aulakh
Kern County
Axis
al Leddy
Milton Elconin
Richland Class C budget status and board actions
Richland is rated Class C for deficit financing and near balance. The Kern County Superintendent monitors Class C districts while Richland reports an estimated ending balance of about two percent. The board approved an inservice day, hired staff for Primary to Jr High, and authorized signatures for state surplus property. Enrollment stands at 1,606 with a 92 student rise. North Shafter Labor Camp closure may reduce enrollment by 150 to 200.
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Evron Barber
Richland
Kern County
The
Richland Board of Trustees
Corliss Smith
Gordon Booth
Henry Debra Webb
Doris Patrick
Sue Kilgore
Eee Y Gonzales
Gary Smith
North Shafter
Smith
Parotitan Aniaee
Oun
Bones Auc
Oi Helper II
Emee
Deval’' Rawlins
Gary W. Smith
Richard Lande
Doyle Amos
Kenneth Berkshire
Car chase ends in crash as officer pursues fleeing Buick
Shafter police tracked a southbound Buick after it swerved into the northbound lane. The pursuit ended when the Buick struck a pickup and later hit a telephone pole. Francisco Uriza of McKittrick was arrested for drunk driving, unlicensed driving and evading police. He appeared in Shafter Court and was held on $1,000 bail.
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Carr
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Johnsons
Calvin
Shafter
John Johnston
S. Shafter Avenue
Johnston
Los Angeles
S. Shafter
Francisco Uriza
McKittrick
Uriza
Shafter Court
Kern County
Clarence Wayne Sutton
San Luis Obispo County
Stone
Homer Willie Stiner
Bakersfield
Shafter Chamber Sweeps Kern County Fair Awards
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture received the Peter Gilli award this week for the best display at Kern County Fair. Their fair booth swept all three major awards including the first Peter Gilli stainless steel bowl and prior wins in first place and sweepstakes. This marks the chamber’s first time sweeping all Kern County Fair awards.
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Peter Gilli
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Kern County Fair
Peter Gills
Shafter Chamber
Richland PTA Barbecue Carnival Set for Oct 9
The Richland School District PTA hosts a barbecue carnival on Thursday October 9 from 5 to 9 PM. Carnival chair Janice Walker notes new booths Pocket Surprise Horseless Carriage and Drown the Clown plus foods like tostados hot dogs cotton candy candied apples and homemade desserts. Meal tickets 3.50 for adults 1.50 for children available at the school office or through room mothers. Proceeds support PTA charitable projects.
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Richland School District
Parent Teachers Association
Barbara Pacini
PTA
Richland Pta
Marilyn
Miller
Linda Witcher
Gloria Nusz
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Eloise Vela
Linda
Janice Walker
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