Shafter police arrest pair in area PCP drug raid
A five week probe into PCP trafficking in Northern Kern County led to the arrest of two Wasco women, Linda Torres and Rosa Salazar, on charges of possession and sale of PCP. Police seized two fluid ounces of PCP and three ounces of marijuana. Both were arraigned and more arrests were expected.
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Wasco
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Rosa Salazar
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Crematory project appeal filed with Kern supervisors
The Kern County Board of Zoning Adjustment decision to prohibit a crematory in rural Shafter is appealed to the Kern County Board of Supervisors. The appeal, filed by David Sconce on August 23, seeks a review during the October 8 meeting at 2 p.m. in Bakersfield. Residents opposed the plan on Imperial Avenue near Highway 43 and Shafter Avenue, citing concerns and campaigning to stop the project.
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Shafter Zoning Board Rejects Crematory Plan
The zoning board voted 3-1 with one abstention to reject Sconce’s crematory proposal, citing lack of rural support and concerns about environmental and economic impacts. County supervisors could uphold the decision or overturn it, risking potential citizen litigation if favoring Sconce.
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Shafter
Judge to rule today on city sports complex motions
Trial into its third week after delay with Superior Court Judge Jo Stuart weighing defense summary judgment motions from Kern Union High School District Shafter High School Recreation District. If denied, defense may resume full case Thursday. complex would bring softball soccer fields on Tulare Avenue near the high school.
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Kern Union High School
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Shafter Action Group
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Gene McMurtry
McMurtry
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Kern Union
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Shafter High
Recreation Board of Trustees
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Jodge Stuart
Tulare Avenue
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Phil Jeffries
Dennis Handel
Helms Hydroelectric Plant Dedication Under California Sky
PG&E unveiled the Helms Hydroelectric Pump project to officials and media near Wishon and Cour reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada, Fresno area. The underground facility 1000 feet deep, seven miles from Fresno, features a massive tunnel and turbine noise. Officials cite high summer power and note litigation costs with United States Steel while acknowledging winter delays and a record of 14 worker fatalities.
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