Shafter High Principal Connie Sack Retiring
Connie Sack will retire as principal of Shafter High School after five years in the role. She joined KHSD in 1990 as a science teacher at East Bakersfield High and will assist the district’s Educational Services Division this school year. Sack has been a key part of the Shafter High family and its Generals community.
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Connie Sack
Shafter High School
Kern
KHSD
Sack
East Bakersfield
Shafter
Shafter High
Shafter man dies after reported altercation
A Hispanic male in his thirties was shot multiple times in the 30000 block of Rodriguez Street South Shafter on September 21 2014. He died en route to Kern Medical Center after airlift plans were made from Shafter High School field. Witnesses saw a light colored pickup flee the scene amid an ongoing homicide investigation by Sheriff's detectives.
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North Area
Rodriguez Street
South Shafter
Shafter
Kern Medical Center
Sheriff's Homicide
KCSO
Shafter Fellowship Partners for Monthly Food Pantry
Shafter Christian Fellowship and Community Action Partnership of Kern begin monthly food giveaways feeding 150 families. Doors open the third Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at 632 James St. Call Pastor Justin at 661 496 5259 for details.
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Shafter Christian Fellowship
Food Pantry
Shaffters Fellowship
Community Action Partnership
Kern
James St
Justin At
Veterans Stand Down Event in Kern County
The California Veteran Assistance Foundation and local agencies host the Kern County Veterans Stand Down at Stramler Park 3805 Chester Avenue on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration for the Veterans Court is due by September 26 at 1120 Golden State Ave, or by calling 661-868-7313. Transportation help is available via 661-695-3626 or 888-805-2490.
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California Veteran Assistance Foundation
Kern County
Stramler Park
Chester Avenue
Neal Sam Lynn
Veterans Court
Golden State Ave
Shafter Generals Fall Short in Late Shootout
In a back and forth game the Shafter defense stopped a key 4th down with 2 minutes left but Generals failed to seal it. Garret Bloeomhof’s 51 yard pass to Toro Lucas gave Shafter a 35 31 lead with 1 01 remaining. Corcoran drove 64 yards with 54 seconds left culminating in Mareese Jones 30 yard TD to put the Panthers ahead 38 35. A late sack left two seconds on the clock as Corcoran held on.
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Shafter
Garret Bloeomhof
Toro Lucas
Generals
Corcoran
Nico Portillo
Mareese Jones
Panthers
Kiwanis recognizes Richland Terrific Kids and hails 2014 install
Kiwanis honored Richland students as Terrific Kids for September including Andres Calvillo Rosa Romero Redwood Principal Kenneth Wright Octavio Gonzalez Valerie Lopez Shirden Prince Cassie Underwood Ana Daniela Ortega Luis Rodriguez Maelyn Camancho Annette Blacklock. Kiwanis will install new officers for 2014 2015 at next Wednesday meeting with Ben Wilson to be installed as President. An October 16 dinner at the Shafter Veterans Hall features a 1500 first prize reverse drawing to fund scholarships for Shafter students. Tickets are available through Kiwanis members. The Kiwanis meet weekly at noon at Shafter Veterans Hall.
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Kiwanis
Richland
Andres Calvillo
Rosa Romero Redwood
Kenneth Wright
Octavio Gonzalez
Valerie Lopez
Shirden Prince
Cassie Underwood
Ana Daniela Ortega
Luis Rodriguez Sequoia
Maelyn Camancho
Annette Blacklock
Golden Oak
Ben Wilson
Ben
Shafter Veterans Hall
Shafter
Suspect sought in August burglary at Golden Valley Orchard Supply
Kern County Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying a man who forced entry at 9309 Enos Lane Shafter on August 28 2014 about 510 am. He took work jeans coveralls and flame resistant gear, fled in a grey newer Hyundai four door with possible dealer plates. Tips to Detective Andrew Romanini 661 764 6804 or 661 861 3110. Anonymous tips TIP4111.
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Kern County
Andrew Romanini
Buttonwillow
Sheriff's Office
KCSO
County to gain funds for transportation projects in Kern
Kern County regions receive ATP funds to support school routes and neighborhood links. Wasco councilwoman Cheryl Wegman praises focus on youth safety while Bob Smith notes Bakersfield area projects aim to move people without cars. Statewide award totals include $3.6 million more slated for September.
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Arvin
Bakersfield
Delano
Tehachapi
Wasco
Kern Council of Governments
ATP
California Transportation Commission
CTC
Kern Cog
Cheryl Wegman
Kern County
Bike Bakersfield
Bob Smith
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Horace Mann
Highland Elementary
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