Minter Field Compromise Nears Transfer Approval
Kern County supervisors struck a deal with the Shafter Airport District to transfer Minter Field for 21 125 and to assume cleanup of a toxic waste spill and water sewer repairs. The agreement awaits FAA approval and final signoff, with a transfer expected in about a month.
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Minter Field
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Shafter
Bakersfield
Federal Aviation Agency
Noel Wilson
FAA
Wilson
Inland Aviation
Kern County
Shafter Air
School creates insurance fund to cover fire losses
Richland School Board approved a deferred maintenance style fund to pay losses and related services from the April 30 Richland Junior High fire. Insurance payouts will replenish reserves as costs are covered, while new policies tighten grading for unexcused absences and set rules for evaluations and non tenure.
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Richland
Kern County
Judge rules sports complex can be built in Bakersfield
Superior Court Judge James Stuart allows the Shafter sports complex to be completed with four guidelines on use. The ruling addresses five of 16 claims by Shafter Citizens Action Group and finds no need for a full environmental report, while noting a Brown Act issue with the LAPD board. All parties express relief or satisfaction with the decision.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
James Stuart
Shafter Recreation and Parks District
Kern Union High School District
Shafter High School
Stuart
Shafter Citizens Action Group
Dennis
Handel
Phil) Jeffries
Lapd Board
Kuhs Board
City of
LAPD
Sheriff units push centralization to cut crime in Kern County
Lt. Keith Lackey of the Kern County Sheriff Department spoke at the Shafter Wasco Crime Prevention Team meeting about centralization, helicopter patrols, canine units, and 911 systems improving response and crime fighting. He noted Delano’s closure did not spike crime, discussed staffing Buttonwillow, and praised county computer systems for tracking jail bookings and warrants. Chief Frank Christensen backed the system as a key prevention tool, while helicopters and dogs reportedly reduced rural crime and Neighborhood Watch aided northern areas. The next quarterly meeting is set for November 14 at 3:30 p.m. in Wasco Elementary’s conference room, followed by a screening on warning signs of death by own action.
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Keith Lackey
Kern County Sheriff Department
Wasco
Shafter - Wasco
Shafter Public Library
Lackey
Kern County
Shafter
Delano
Buttonwillow
Justice Department
Frank Christensen
Christensen
National Criminal Information Computer
Wasco Elementary School
Rogers Tackett face off at Tuesday candidates forum in Shafter
Incumbent Don Rogers and challenger Gene Tackett meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Shafter Veterans Hall for a forum co sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce Agriculture and the Shafter Woman's Club. Moderated by Dr. Stone, the event will feature written questions from the audience and a reply from each candidate followed by an informal meet and greet.
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Don Rogers
Gene Tackett
Shafter’s
Veteran's Hall
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Shafter Woman's Club
Dr. Stone
Rogers
Tackett
Shafter
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Shafter Pers
Gern
Kern County Fair
Division of Administration and Finance
David Coulson
Shafter Press
Mike Kelley
Superior Court
Shafter High
Sacramento
Wendy
Tackett Nows
Assemblyman
David Hunter
Hunter
Malibu Plan
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