Intermediate School seeks reinstatement of assistant principal
The Richland School Board heard from Intermediate School staff about cutbacks with the greatest impact at the intermediate level. They voiced a priority to reinstate the full-time assistant principal position, noting prior eliminations affected counseling, P E, resource teachers, aides, and increased staff workload. Enrollment falls to 1649 with ADA projections lagging budget needs.
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Richland School Board of Trustees
Lyle Mack
Mack
Eyron Barber
Richland
Tom Almberg
John Dobbs
Don Neufeld
Barber
Richland Teachers Association
David Cartnal
Karmen Jacobsen
Highway 99
Kern County Fair Opens With Star-Studded, Weeklong Delights
The 53rd Kern County Fair in Bakersfield opens Thursday with He len Reddy performing free concerts at 7 30 and 9 30 pm and runs ten days drawing over 250000 attendees. Highlights include Dottie West Johnny Paycheck Tavares El Chicano and Sons of the Pioneers with a major Junior Livestock Auction on Sept 29 30. Exhibits, arts and crafts displays and a major rodeo with Cotton Rosser's Flying A Rodeo Co promise diverse entertainment and events for residents and visitors.
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Kern County
Bakersfield
Helen Reddy
Dottie West
Johnny Paycheck
Tavares
el Chicano
Sons of the Pioneers
S. P St
Theft reports and disturbances in Shafter area
Jose Garcia reports the theft of a black female Labradors named Lady from his yard at 351 Rodriguez St. The collar was unbuckled leaving the collar and chain. Vernon Lawson reports a vehicle battery stolen from his business at 385 E Lerdo Highway, valued at about $35. Last week Shafter Police logged seven fights in progress, two Tuesday, one Thursday, one Friday, two Saturday, one Sunday.
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Jose Garcia
Rodriguez St
Shafter
Vernon Lawson
E. Lerdo
Highway
Change in procedure for city personnel hearings
The Personnel Review Board will hold hearings for officer Hererra on September 28 and for Sgt Gruver and investigator Edwards on September 29. City Administrator Bill Sheldon plans to present a proposal to the City Council on September 25 to allow appeals of the board to the council. The three member board, consisting of Jon Johnston Gene Guenther and Pat Richardson, has not met since 1952. The change aims to give the City Council final authority over personnel decisions.
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Hererra
Gruver
Edwards
Bill Sheldon
Sheldon
Shafter
Personnel Review Board
Jon Johnston
Gene Guenther
Pat Richardson
Fire department notes alley weed hazard and mower reminder
The Shafter Fire Department warns alley weeds behind a property are the owner's duty to clear as dry growth risks fire. Kern County Fire reports a vehicle tractor fire on Saturday September 16 at 11 27 a m half mile west of Poplar Lerdo Highway. International 806 diesel tractor operator Recardo Léal. Cause believed electrical short. Loss estimated at 100 dollars with 6000 dollars saved.
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Shafter Fire Department
Kern County Fire Department
Poplar
Lerdo Highway
Community Development Meeting Set for Sept 28
The Community Development Department will hold a public meeting on September 28 to discuss funding for Community Development projects. The program updates plans for the next three years affecting Shafter and nearby communities, inviting citizens to participate and share input.
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Community Development Department
Shafter
William J
County orders restart of Shafter dog and cat pickups
At a Board of Supervisors meeting the health department was ordered to study alternatives while pickups continue. The action halted by a health official drew criticism from Mike Byrd and supervisors, who then mandated resumption of the service to Bakersfield, noting other towns lack transport resources.
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Shafter
Kern County
Board of Supervisor
Health Department
Mike Byrd
First District
Gene Tackett
Shafter Animal Shelter
Bakersfield
Delano
Wasco
McFarland
Recreation District discusses master plan for Shafter area
The Shafter Recreation District Board met at City Hall on September 12 to advance a community development consultant for a recreation master plan. A letter to the Board of Supervisors moved to the Community Development Department. They aim to finalize a contract, consider CETA personnel, and avoid rushing the process while assessing district needs. Raden Fortenberry updated on the football program, noting contact with other cities to sustain it as the county ends support for elementary to eighth grade levels, with the City of Shafter seeking to maintain the program.
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Shafter Recreation District Board of Directors
City Hall
Shafter Area Recreation
Board of Supervisors
CETA
Raden Fortenberry
Shafter
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Hatcher
Cotton Rosser
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Foley and Burk Carnival
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Fair Board
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