Residents weigh bilingual program at RLSD meeting
Controversy over Richland Lerdol School District bilingual program drew a packed, largely Hispanic audience as officials explained a district goal to emphasize English. Supporters praised current efforts while critics urged earlier English emphasis and wider improvement across LEP students.
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Press notes correction on Offord Rollins story
The Shafter Press states a sentence about Assistant District Attorney Stephen Tauzer’s conviction of cop killer Bruce Sons should read best known for his conviction of CHP Officer Richard Maxwell’s murderer. The error is acknowledged.
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Shafter recreation sign-ups and Cotton Harvest Festival details
Shafter Recreation and Park District opens flag football sign-ups for 7 to 12 year olds with Sept 6 to 18 registration dates and fees. Buttonwillow Chamber hosts the 41st Annual Cotton Harvest Festival on Sept 16 1995 marking the town's 100th anniversary with a parade, games, tours, carnival, crafts and live entertainment. Open house for Joe Kirk marks 30 years in business on Sept 6 1995. Shafter Women’s Aglow meeting Sept 11 1995 features Judy Logan discussing faith and opposition.
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Tehachapi
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Rollins Reacts to DA's Move After Release
Offord Rollins TV reports the Bakersfield case where District Attorney Ed Jagels moves to retry Wasco High School star Offord Rollins for the murder of Maria Madera Rodriguez. Rollins says he is innocent and grateful, thanking supporters as family and friends stand nearby after his Aug. 28 release from Lerdo Jail.
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Kern County sees July building permits fall with Shafter growth
The Kern County Board of Trade reports July building activity down 10 percent from July 1994 and 6 percent year to date, with unincorporated areas down 22 percent for July and 10 percent year to date. Delano bucks trend with a rise in single family home permits, while Shafter shows July growth but year to date declines 47 percent.
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Teen rider killed when car hits almond harvester
A Shafter teenager died when the vehicle he rode in struck an almond harvester on Riverside Avenue. The Ker County coroner identified the victim as Venancio Iguez. The CHP said another teen in the same car died instantly while two other teens were hospitalized in critical condition. Investigations continue with no citations issued.
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