Bus driver accused of negligence in RLSD case
On the first day of school a Richland Lezdo School District bus driver allegedly dropped off two children more than two miles from home. A grandmother and families say the driver was fired, but a hearing could reinstate him. The incident occurred at Fresno Road and Highway 43 where there is no traffic control. RLSD has 10 certified drivers and state guidelines require ongoing certification. Information on the hearing and the driver’s name was not available.
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Westside Village project eyed for Shafter growth
Roy Patrick reports more homes planned in Shafter by Opportunity Builders a Salinas nonprofit. Westside Village aims to serve average county incomes at about 46 percent with rents near 400 monthly while existing complexes show 320 to 503 for two to three bedrooms and vacancy data suggesting a possible rental shift and impact on property values.
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Shafter Harvest Festival Kicks Off Saturday in Town
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Harvest Festival Jamboree moving to September this year with entertainment, food booths, contests and a pancake breakfast at Veterans Hall. Activities begin at 11 am in Manne Park, a morning parade at 8 am on Central Avenue, and a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with a $35 registration. Contact the Chamber or Recreation District for details.
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Strong Area Job Outlook Amid Mixed Fall Hiring
Area economists expect a booming job market through December, though agriculture links remain unclear. California unemployment fell to 6.1 percent in July, the state’s lowest since September 1990, with payrolls up 26,000 for July and total employment rising to 14.89 million. Manpower surveys show 53 percent of local firms plan hiring increases this fall, with gains anticipated in mining, construction, manufacturing, transport, retail, services, and public administration, while finance, real estate, and education see cutbacks.
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