West Nile Virus Claims Kern County Woman in Shafter
Health officials report Helen P. Wilcox, 76, of Shafter died from neuroinvasive West Nile Virus. Kern County confirms 50 total cases with 9 new cases. ages 18 to 82, evenly split by gender, spread across Arvin Bakersfield Lamont Shafter McFarland Wasco. Mosquito exposure suspected. cooler weather expected to temper transmission by late October.
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Lerdo traffic alert for simulated terrorist attack
Shafter Police Chief John Zrofsky announces a public safety drill tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minter Field and Lerdo Highway. About 70 volunteers will simulate injuries, with emergency equipment on scene and traffic potentially slowed, delayed, or rerouted to avoid real emergencies.
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Florez seeks new pollution loan legislation in California
California Senator Dean Florez criticized current state loans used to fight pollution, claiming funds were diverted to expand dairy operations in the San Joaquin Valley. He urged revisions to Health and Safety Code 44501 and changes to the Pollution Control Authority to ensure funds support air quality and public landfills.
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Drugs Found In Vehicles By North Area Deputies
North Kern deputies stopped a southbound pickup on Beech Avenue Shafter arresting Robert Ortiz 24 of Shafter after marijuana odor and paraphernalia were found along with suspected methamphetamine. Ortiz booked at Kern County Central Receiving Facility on multiple drug and parole related charges.
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Kern County Group Approves County Waste Site Siting Revisions
Kern County Board of Supervisors revised the county General Plan on June 15 to update siting criteria for solid waste disposal and transformation facilities. Don Ferguson from the Waste Management Department says the changes affect six cities, with a public hearing held and the council adopting the county changes.
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Candidates Forum Set At Shafter High School
Shafter High School will host a public Candidates Forum on Monday October 25 2004 at 7 p.m. in the Starrh Performing Arts Center. Fortenberry the government teacher coordinates the event featuring candidates from the 20th Congressional and 30th Assembly Districts. Each participant will present goals and platforms and answer audience questions followed by an informal reception.
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