Police Blotter Highlights Period of Vandalism Theft and Disturbances
Over several days officers logged a string of incidents including vehicle theft and recovery at 385 E Lerdo and a stolen license plate from 708 Acacia Bakersfield. Juvenile shoplifting at Budget Market and missing firearms inventory at Floyd's Store were reported along with a warrant arrest of Maria Cordova. Additional calls noted vandalism at Los Angeles 325, peaceful disturbances at Mannel Park, possible arson fire near 457 W. Ash, and multiple instances of loitering, prowling and auto burglary across city blocks.
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Blake and Elm
Montoya
Ruben
Johnson’s Dept. Store
Vandlism
Rodriguez Park
E. Lerdo
Fullery
Jerry
Goa
P.L
Francis
Acacia
Bakersfield
California
Los
Angeles
Mannel Park
James
Floyd’s
Reiker & Rodriguez
Lerdo
Chevrolet
W. Ash
Cordova
Maria S. Doe
James St
Reyes
Maria Louisa
Dob
Block Central
California Avenue
Thompson Security
Veteran's Hall
Olsen
Village
E. Lordo Hwy
C.B
Pink bollworm control tactics for cotton yield
Farmers discuss a year round program to combat pink bollworm in Pima cotton. The plan includes releasing sterile moths in summer, plowing down stalks after harvest, and defoliation to reveal bolls while noting cooler summers hinder planting and 58 degree soil temps are needed for proper germination.
Community notices include event entry and counseling offers
October event details require winners to be present to win and booth information is available by calling Kevin White or Wayne Wood. Counseling resources advertise Women’s Drug Counseling at 558 Central Avenue and a relapse prevention group with Monday sessions from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with contact number 746-2763.
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Kevin White
Wayne Wood
Central Avenue
Free health services for seniors in Kern County
The Kern County Health Department offers free preventative health care services to seniors age 60 and over at several sites. Claudia Jonah M D deputy public health officer notes all seniors are encouraged to attend health assessment counseling and health promotion. Clinic is Wednesday Oct 9 9 30 a m to 3 p m at W C Walker Senior Center 505 Sunset. For info call 746 4049.
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Kern County Health Department
Claudia Jonah
W.C. Walker Senior Center
Sunset
Annexation debate over water rates and city services
The district argues water pricing to Lerdo School is excessive since water is mainly for grass use and favors a flat rate. Bottled water has long been used and could end if annexation occurs. Expansion promises benefits but raises needs for police protection and services. Public hearings began last night with more expected before a decision.
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Lerdo
Shafter Student Ott Embarks on Carleton Germany Seminar
Ian Ott a Carleton College junior from Shafter has left for Munich for a 10 week off campus seminar. The program focuses on German language composition and heritage with classes and a 12 day Dresden Berlin excursion. Ott plans to study language and international relations aiming for foreign service and is excited by hands on immersion.
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Ian Ott
Shafter
Carleton College
Munich
Germany
Carleton
Dresden
Berlin
Ott
Donald
Sally Ott
Shafter High School
Lan
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Minneapolis
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Congregational Church OF
Mike Kotila
E. Tulare Ave
Si Children’s Day Care Center
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Town & Country
Stockdale Highway
MT. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Avenue
P.O
Ming Avenue
Chester Avenue
Ridgecrest
N. Downs Street
Federal Credit Union
Percen
Secure Horizons
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
of the River
Norris Road
Wasco Veteran's Hall
Poplar Avenue
Wasco
Pacificare
Ventura
Kern
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