Visalia Mayor resigns amid conflict of interest charges
Visalia Mayor Basil Perch resigns after a no contest plea and a 60 day jail sentence for conflict of interest. He asks for understanding as he referenced a cloud of rumors while stressing unclear rules and interpretations. Probes cover three incidents after his 1993 mayoral start and related dealings with Bookout Nissan and a bus stop project.
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Shafter continues talks with CDC on RTC settlement
City Manager Wade McKinney says discussions with the California Department of Corrections over the Return to Custody facility remain ongoing with no binding agreement yet. He notes no new beds and cites four-party involvement including Gardemeyer Development and Taft. Rumors about Wackenhut offers are unconfirmed.
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Welch pleads not guilty in Shafter market murder
Edward Welch, 51, of Shafter, entered a not guilty plea in Bakersfield Municipal Court to the shooting death of Countryside Market manager Clifford Taylor three years ago. A $250000 bail was set and a preliminary hearing slated for Oct. 3.
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Clifford Taylor
Edward Welch
Bakersfield
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Countryside Market
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Karen Welch
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Richland trustees hear concerns of Hispanics
At the September RLSD board meeting about 12 Hispanic parents and community members voiced worries on bilingual education buildings health water algebra and pre algebra funds cafeteria and transportation. Trustee Goehring urged specifics and wrote concerns to administration first, noting action comes if needed from the board. Representatives named included Parents United for Improvement and MAPA de Delano.
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Parents United For Improvement
PUM
Delano
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Mexican American Political Association
de Delano
Dan Knapp
Steve Skalisky
Shafter Woman's Club Opens New Year Luncheon Date
The Shafter Woman's Club begins its new year October 4, 1995 at Shafter Veterans Hall. Alene Parsons will speak at 12 p.m. Reservations due by October 4, 1995 at 746-4285. Also, Community Christian High School Cheerleaders host a pancake breakfast September 30, 1995 from 8 to 9 30 a.m. at 5801 E Lerdo Highway. $3 each, proceeds defray cheer uniforms.
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