Shafter students accused after protest at local shop
A group of Shafter High School students organized a protest at Fosters Press on Leste Highway after a dispute over refills. About 25 teens shouted, blocked service, and damaged property leading to arrests as SPD referred the case to the district attorney. Parents face questions of discipline and consequences.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Shafter Police Department
SPD
Paulee
Fosters Press
Leste Highway
Fosters
America
Appreciation for Shafter Police Responding Professionally
A business owner commends Shafter Police Officers for a prompt and professional response on October 23, 1997. The letter praises SPD for quick action, proper handling of the situation, and the department’s commitment to safety in the City of Shafter.
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Shafter
SPD
Veteran reporter recalls career and newsroom ethics
By Roy Patrick a veteran journalist reflects on a 25 year career across radio TV and print. He notes journalism’s two sided nature the toll of balance in reporting and a recent clash over mentioning NOW in Promise Keepers coverage. The piece ends with a subdued personal moment about thanks and professional humility.
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Wasco
Hollywood
Dateline
Offord Rollins
Elizabeth Vargas
Vargas
Colorado
Teddy Kennedy
Promise Keepers
Washington, D.C
the Tribune
National Organization For Women
Global events and prophecies mix with peace aims and Israel
The piece links World War II landmarks and the founding of the United Nations to 1940s peace efforts, then ties Jewish rebirth and prophetic visions to divine judgments. It cites biblical verses from Joe, Zeph, and Thessalonians to frame these historical milestones as part of a divine gathering of nations and looming tribulation.
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France
Ahs la Seks Pithecog Wiper
Too Vothern
Jehoshaphat
Joe
Zeph
Paul
Independent Voters Warned of Straight Party Votes
An opinion urges independents to distrust bi partisan rhetoric as California Democrats push party line votes in Sacramento and Washington. It cites Assembly Constitutional Amendment 11 failing 36 37 with all yes votes from Democrats, and Assembly Bill 701 and 1291 advancing on straight party lines amid broader policy controversy.
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Sacramento
Washington
California
Assembly
Wallpaper Stripping Sparks Reflections on Peaceful Moments
A homeowner recalls stripping bathroom wallpaper with a six year old helper, battling stubborn white backing, then drives toward Bakersfield at dusk. The scene shifts to a valley sunset, a moonrise, three snowy herons in a mowed field, and a sense that life is right despite distractions.
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Bakersfield
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Aldrin Ct
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Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Roy Patrick
Diane Givens
Society
Susan Holland
Lerdo Highway
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