City Council Candidates Seek Reelection in Shafter
FRAN FLORES- SHAFTER resident for 50 years and former council member from 1996 to 2008 highlights public safety, city budgeting, and jobs while urging support on November 6. GILBERT ALVARADO- four years as council member emphasizes service, education, crime prevention, and attracting new businesses to strengthen Shafter’s economy.
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Ray
Shafter
Gilbert Alvarado
Richland debuts trustee area election system in Shafter
Richland School District will elect the school board by trustee areas this November to comply with the California Voting Rights Act. Area 1 voters choose among Tammy Rubio-Criswell Ramon Sanchez and Anna Villalvazo. Area 3 voters pick Deanna Rodriguez-Root and Eloy Guevara. Area 4 voters choose Cain Maldonado and Mike Svilich. Areas 2 and 5 have no election until 2014. Residents can view maps at the district website.
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Richland
Shafter
Area 1
Tammy Rubio-Criswell
Ramon Sanchez
Anna Villalvazo
Deanna Rodriguez-Root
Eloy Guevara
Cain Maldonado
Mike Svilich
Richland School District
Fear Factory Haunted House in Wasco Doors Open Oct 4 7
Wasco residents invited to Fear Factory at 651 Highway 46 near Circle K with haunted house thrills Thursdays through Sundays set on October 4 7 11 14 18 21 and 25 31 hours vary. Call 661 747 8994 for details. The Shafter Historical Society hosts Judge Gary Ingle October 18 at 7 00 pm at Harlin P Wilson Agricultural Museum. Harvest Festival hosted by Shafter Kiwanis October 19 5 00 pm to 8 00 pm at Shafter Youth Center includes face painting carnival games haunted house prizes and community booths for all ages.
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Wasco Wrestling
Fear Factory
Wasco
Highway 46
J St
Circle K
Chevron
Shafter Historical Society
Gary Ingle
Shafter Court
Harlin P. Wilson Agricultural Museum
Central Valley Highway
Red Barn
Shafter
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Shafter Youth Center
East Euclidave
Shafter Pal
Shafter Key Club
Foster Family Network
Shafter Memorial Park repairs niche wall after design flaw
Tim Unruh says 1994 installed niches suffered underground rust from an electrochemical process causing panes to pull apart. San Diego area projects similar with 6000 niches and two year repairs. Shafter plan replaces with new units a block wall and darker granite fascia. renovations expected by mid to late October with families notified and remains stored temporarily.
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Shafter
Tim Unruh
Shafter Memorial Park
Unruh
San Diego
Peters Funeral Home a local beacon in hard times
Peters Funeral Home in Shafter and Wasco has served the San Joaquin Valley since the 1960s, evolving into two operations under Clarmar Enterprises. The Peters family, including Leslie and Cheryl Woody, emphasizes caring, flexible services from burial to cremation and celebration of life, guiding families through planning with religious inclusivity and community education.
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Peters Funeral Home
Shafter
Clarence Peters
San Joaquin Valley
Lloyd's Chapel
Porterville
California Mortuary Science School
Los Angeles
Clarence
Martha Peters
Agee
Lerdo Highway
Peters Funeral
Seventh St
Wasco
Carolyn
Cheryl
Leslie
Franklin
Loren
Leslie Peters
Cheryl Woody
Woman's Club
Five Arrested in Wasco Murder Attempt Case
Five suspects from Wasco were arrested after a late night attack on a man at Adams Street and 10th Place. Victim suffered head injuries and needed hospital care. Arrested: Jose Verdeza Elijah Gonzalez Alejandro Garza Roman Ranuelos and Sebastian Jaime all 21 to 23. Charges include attempted murder assault with a deadly weapon conspiracy and gang enhancement. Investigation ongoing. Call Kern County Sheriff's Office 661 861 3110 or Secret Witness 661 322 4040 with tips.
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Adams St
Wasco
Jose Verdeza
Elijah Gonzalez
Alejandro Garza
Roman Ranuelos
Sebastian Jaime
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Deputy narrowly avoids being struck by erratic driver
A Kern County Sheriff's deputy performing a routine traffic stop in the 700 block of F Street narrowly escaped injury when a blue Hyundai sedan collided with the left bumper and side panel of the patrol car and fled. The deputy jumped away, then moved to stop the driver, who was seen heading north on F Street as authorities activated pursuit.
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Kern County
Sherriffs
F St
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Fran Florez
Sys
Historical Society
Kiwanis Harvest Festival
Richard
County Sheriff's Department