Renowned artist near finish on Shafter mural project
Chuck Caplinger of Twenty Nine Palms California progresses on murals along Highway 43 in downtown Shafter with his wife Holgie Forrester. The artist began from seventy old photographs and uses scale models before projecting images onto the building surface. The project follows his 2007 Shafter mural and reflects a career across California and desert imagery. An unveiling for city dignitaries is planned for Saturday September 28 at 11 00 a m in downtown Shafter. For more information visit desertartstudio.com.
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Hollywood Entertainment Museum
Los Angeles
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Shafter readies Birthday events and food aid drive
The city celebrates a 100th birthday with a parade and Fun Run on October 19, plus a Shafter Recreation event. A church led food giveaway for 150 families monthly starts at 632 James Street, Sundays at 2:00 PM. Officials discuss reopening Community Correctional Facilities in Shafter Taft Coalinga and Delano to reduce inmate population while upgrades may be needed.
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Containment efforts under way for deadly citrus pest
Kern County holds a meeting to calm residents as a single Asian Citrus psyllid discovery triggers a quarantine and a full eradication plan. Officials promise safe pesticide use and stress the pest threatens a $600 million citrus-driven economy while Senator Vidak seeks $5 million in state support awaiting the governor’s signature.
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Ruben Arroyo
Andy Vidak
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Wendy's Words Libraries arrive in Wasco and Shafter
A Little Free Library project celebrates Wendy Wayne with a Wyoming style community gift in Shafter at 729 Mannel. Wilson Jones built the unit with help from family and friends, funded by United Way Kern County and Chevron donor appeals.
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Wendy's Words Libraries
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Wascoman Found Dead in Kern County Field
Deputies found Arnoldo Montemayor of Wasco deceased in a field at the southeast corner of Highway 43 and Whisler Road after a shooting early September 22. His work vehicle was stolen and later found damaged near Sherwood Avenue and Driver Road. Detectives launched an ongoing homicide investigation. tips call 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness 661-322-4040.
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Wasco
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Driver Road
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