Gas leak shuts down Shafter Avenue
City official Kevin Gibson reports a 1 p.m. gas leak on Shafter Avenue near Fastrip and McDonald s caused when Griffith Company workers installing a storm drain struck an unknown gas line. Crews had moved an abandoned line and The Gas Company had earlier cut the line. an unknown active line remained.
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Shafter Health Dept lists October clinics and flu alert
The Shafter Public Health Department outlines October clinics at 329 Central Valley Highway with vaccines and pregnancy services on October 26. The Kern County Bookmobile serves Mondays until October 31, Kiwanis Halloween parade October 31, and a First Assembly Fall Festival also on October 31. Officials warn about Avian Flu risks and vaccine plans, urging precautions for travelers and high risk groups as authorities stockpile vaccines and prepare responses.
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Shafter to modernize its municipal website design
Shafter officials approved the Website Development and Hosting project on October 18 with IT manager Scott Hurlbert presenting samples. City leadersAim to project a professional, functional image and allow growth, weighing options from internal maintenance to external municipal web specialists.
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Shafter CCF Praised By Kern Grand Jury Visit
Kern County Grand Jury rated Shafter Community Correctional Facility highly after a Sept. 15 tour. The center at 1150 E. Ash Ave in Shafter was found clean and well maintained and under budget despite state financial strain. The report cites tattoos as a primary concern and notes quick medical response, opened in 1991, housing minimum security inmates under CD Corrections contract, with 95 percent incarcerated for drug offenses.
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By Melissa Hill