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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1997
Page
1
California agriculture anchors the economy with a 1.5 billion annual value from cotton on about 1 million acres. The Shafter area, a 160 acre site, marked a historic moment when scientists proved the San Joaquin Valley could yield premium cotton. The event drew diverse participants from across the region.
Richland Lerdo bus driver Dale Fout was terminated on August 25 the first day of school. Superintendent Dr Daniel Knapp told The Press Fout did not pursue the hearing process and chose not to have a hearing. If settled in his favor the hearing could have re established Fout and allowed him to drive buses for the district again.
Community remains largely crime free with low homicide and robbery counts. Local police chief attributes safety to proactive patrols and high visibility, noting only minor incidents like vehicle thefts and loud music. Comparisons to Escondido and Bakersfield illustrate Shafter’s relatively low crime levels.
Local residents hear about small business support at a city sponsored event. The session highlights the Small Business Development Center resources and assistance programs funded by the city and regional partners to aid local entrepreneurs.
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