Mayors form joint task force on regional police merger
Shafter and Wasco mayors join forces to study a single police department for both cities. The plan envisions one chief and dispatcher, shared technology, possible Wasco sub stations, and faster response. Officials say crime could drop and costs cut if a unified agency handles cross border criminals.
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John Zrofsky
Wasco
Cherylee Wegman
Shafter
Brea
Yorba Linda
John Guinn
Guinn
Sabo
Retired Shafter Teachers Cast New Roles in Marriage Enrichment
Retired Shafter teachers continue teaching by leading marriage enrichment training through ACME in Rancho Palos Verdes and Oakhurst, guiding couples with small group methods. ACME, founded in 1973, promotes stronger marriages through non-therapy workshops for diverse couples and stages of life.
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Patricia
Shafter
Richland
Goossens
Rancho Palos Verde
Oakhurst
Association For
Couples In
ACME
Cer
Richland Architect to Present School Plan to Public
Richland School District prepares a district wide needs analysis for modernization to meet California Education Code and Title 24 standards. A licensed architect visited Richland Primary, Intermediate and Junior High, with plans and financing options to be shared at public meetings October 29 and 30. Community members, staff and parents are urged to attend. supervision will be provided.
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Richland
California
Shafter Richland
Richland Primary
Chris Hall
City council activates Foreign Trade Zone for Kern County project
The Port of Los Angeles linked development prompts Shafter to activate a Foreign Trade Zone. IMS Worldwide submitted the proposal at last Tuesday's council meeting as Target Stores builds Kern County's largest warehouse, 1,629,000 square feet at ITTC.
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Los Angeles
Shafter
Target Stores Inc
Kern County
ITTC
IMS Worldwide Inc
Halloween parade in Shafter marks city’s spooky celebration
This weekend Shafter hosts the Kiwanis Club Halloween Parade along Central Avenue with costumed children and prizes for top costumes. Some parents fear nighttime streets may pose risks, so some kids may stay home or attend private parties. The piece also notes Halloween origins from Druid and Roman customs and a Jack folklore tale.
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Shafter
Kiwanis Club
Central Avenue
America
Samhain
Europe
North America
Jack
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Margaret Baker
Shafter Department
Garry Nelson
Bon and
Petricia Goosae
Ly Margaret Baker
Gerry Nelson
Procaim
Chidhood
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