Local driver found dead in Kern County orchards
The Kern County Sheriff's Office identified 45 year old Todd Chance of Bakersfield, a former Shafter resident and ConWay Freight driver, as the man found shot dead in an almond or orchard field off Noriega Road near Enos Lane. Autopsy cites multiple gunshot wounds. investigation ongoing with tips sought via sheriff's office, Secret Witness, or TIP411.
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Kern County Sheriff's Office
Todd Chance
Bakersfield
Chance
Shafter
ConWay Trucking
Noriega Road
Enos Lane
Rio Bravo-Greeley Unified District Office
Jessica Bullman
Kern County
Ray Pruitt
Panama Lane
Highway 99
Park Avenue
Old River Road
David Cotter
Conway Freight
Bullman
Sheriff's Office
KCSO
Community Food Pantry to Feed 150 Monthly in Shafter
Shafter Christian Fellowship Food Pantry partners with Community Action Partnership of Kern to provide a monthly food giveaway serving up to 150 families. Open the third Sunday each month at 2 00 PM at 632 James Street. Call Pastor Justin at 661 496 5259 for details.
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Shafter Christian Fellowship
Community Action Partnership
Kern
James Street
Justin At
City Manager Highlights Shafter Tech on Talk Show
City Manager John Guinn and Deputy Police Chief Brian Smith discussed Shafters fiber optic rollout linking schools in Phase I and II. Guinn touted cutting edge technology and the citys role at the forefront of law enforcement with tower cameras and connected facilities including Minter Field and the ITTC complex.
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John Guinn
Brian Smith
Scott Cox
Guinn
Shafter
Minter
ITTC
Pace 2
Seniors remember Rose Festival at Wasco Center Birthday Lunch
Wasco Senior Center marks August birthday celebration with memories of Rose Festival. Irene Vono recalls field tours and parade joy while others praise art shows, crafts and family gatherings. Flo Paneda recalls 1969 statue of Jesus. Richard Martinez notes parade prep and family visits. Helen Lopez cherishes craft booths and community spirit. Get well wishes to Jean Hager.
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Wasco
Irene Vono
Rade
Irene
Kate Wegman
Missour
Glen
Charles
Richard Martinez
Flo Paneda
Jesus
Helen Lopez
Helen
Jean
Free Direct Service Outreach in Wasco Sept 23
Kern County Homeless Collaborative and Food Distribution program present a free direct service outreach on Monday September 23 from 8 30 a m to 10 30 a m at Griffith Avenue Baptist Church 408 Griffith Avenue Wasco. The event offers a one stop shop for homeless or at risk individuals with Cal Fresh and General Assistance applications Social Security Disability information health and nutrition legal and employment services housing and veteran support with Wasco volunteers assisting in regular food distribution. The outreach aims to help outlying Kern County areas and Bakersfield to reduce homelessness and prevent at risk individuals from becoming homeless.
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Kern County
Griffith Avenue
Wasco
Cal Fresh
ECHC
Vidak Pushes Revote on California High Speed Rail
Senator Andy Vidak proposes amendments to AB 1317 to let Californians vote on the High-Speed Rail project and halt bond sales until a vote occurs. He urges redirecting funds to water education healthcare and public safety amid rising costs and waning support since Proposition 1A in 2008.
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Vidak
Andy Vidak
Senate
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Public Policy Institute of California
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Shafter Christian Fellowship Food Pantry
Maple School
Fresno Ave
Wasco Veteran's Hall
Poplar Avenue
Wasco Veterans Hall
Festi
Wasco/Shafter Relay For Life
Westside Family Fellowship
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