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Comprehensive News Feed for Shafter, CA.
Results 1 - 20 of 156 in Shafter, CA
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Warriors record victories in tourney play
... said. "We still have some work to do, but we'll be fine in a couple of weeks." The Warriors will particpate in the Shafter-Kiwanis Tournament this weekend, and will have their next home game on Jan. 4 against Golden Valley - Bakersfield. Junior ... Comment?
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Herb Benham: It's nothing but net for 80-year-old basketball player
... and taking people for hay rides. "You have to see this guy play basketball," said Ken Gross, a friend who lives in Shafter. "He's 80 and still competes." Ken, Ken, Ken. I'm all for throwing old people a bone. Making them feel like they are a part of ... Comment?
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... Pollution Control District. While warner says the air district will not mandate digesters for dairies, counties may. Shafter dairyman ben goedhart says that's a bad idea. "Mandating something like this is such a huge project financially, most ... Comment?
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EDITORIAL: We pay legislators to take a stand
... a defeat that air officials say could hurt efforts to clean the region's notoriously dirty air. Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, had hoped to give the Valley air district new authority to raise fees by $30. Senate Bill 240 failed to move out of the ... Comment?
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... at his home in Tehachapi on Dec. 1, 2009. He was born on April 2, 1930 in Scotland, S.D. but he grew up in Shafter. Jack was born with the heart of a cowboy and knew at an early age he wanted to spend his life living the cowboy way. On Oct. 21, 1952 ... Comment?
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PG&E feels more heat from class action lawsuit
... it's not the temp, now it's the rate increase, then I guess we know which stone to look under next," Kelly said. Shafter state Senator Dean Florez sent a letter to PG&E's CEO today, questioning the utility company's pledge to "investigate and ... Comment?
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Valley private prisons underused, grand jury says
Underused community prisons in Coalinga, Delano, Shafter and elsewhere should be filled with state inmates to save California taxpayers money, the Fresno County grand jury says. Comment?
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Grand Jury Says Private Prisons Need Inmates
The Fresno County Grand Jury issued a new report on Thursday about several privately owned Valley prisons, and its conclusions are eye-opening. Contrary to recent reports about prison over-crowding in California, the Grand Jury says privately owned prisons in Coalinga, Delano, Shafter and elsewhere don't have enough inmates. Comment?
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Report: Valley private prisons under-used
Under-used private prisons in Coalinga, Delano, Shafter and elsewhere should be filled with inmates to save California taxpayers money, the Fresno County grand jury has found. Comment?
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Lt. Governor Nominee Visits Valley
... to run for Lt. Governor in 2010 Republican senator Jeff Denham from Merced, and Democratic senator Dean Florez of Shafter. Both have raised doubts that Maldonado will win confirmation. "Those two gentlemen are fine senators, I serve with them. But ... Comment?
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Another View: Food safety should be a priority
... e-coli and salmonella outbreaks originating here have killed and sickened consumers. As state Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, chairman of the Food and Agriculture Committee, has said, "With each new outbreak -- almonds in 2004, spinach in 2006, peppers ... Comment?
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Bakersfield woman killed in crash on Panama Road
... night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver of the semi truck, identified as Juan Badillo, 22, of Shafter, slammed on his brakes and lost control, officers said. He veered Into oncoming traffic and struck Ozuna's SUV, the CHP ... Comment?
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Make state food safety a priority
... e-coli and salmonella outbreaks originating here have killed and sickened consumers. As state Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, chairman of the Food and Agriculture Committee, has said, "With each new outbreak - almonds in 2004, spinach in 2006, peppers ... 3 comments
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Government roundup: Retail slump to hurt municipal coffers
... trimmed the city's November check by nearly $564,000, down to $3.2 million. Of Kern's 11 incorporated cities, only Shafter wasn't included in state mailings announcing cuts, data released Monday show. Delano, Taft, Wasco, McFarland, Ridgecrest and ... Comment?
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EDITORIAL: Make state food safety No. 1
... e-coli and salmonella outbreaks originating here have killed and sickened consumers. As state Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, chairman of the Food and Agriculture Committee, has said, "With each new outbreak -- almonds in 2004, spinach in 2006, peppers ... Comment?
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... banks aren't wiling to lend. It's tough for us. We built this with plans to expand, but that hasn't happened." Shafter dairyman Ben Goedhart has signed on with Albers. He sees great promise in cow power. "We're just waiting for the financing." he ... Comment?
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Food safety net still has holes
... E. coli and salmonella outbreaks originating here have killed and sickened consumers. As state Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, chairman of the Senate Food and Agriculture Committee, has said, "With each new outbreak -- almonds in 2004, spinach in 2006, ... Comment?
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Love bugs? Insect Lore opening 'Bugseum' to public
The Bugseum grand opening is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at 132 S. Beech St. in Shafter. Comment?
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More H1N1 vaccine clinics announced
... vaccine availability. People can also call 877-81VIRUS. Upcoming clinics include: * 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Shafter Public Health Office, 329 Central Valley Highway. * 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Rosamond Community Services District, 3179 ... Comment?
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State to Investigate Smart Meter Customer Complaints
... customers packed the auditorium of the state building in downtown Fresno. Democratic State Senator Dean Florez of Shafter hosted the hearing, where he said the meters should be relied on and not feared. 78% of homes in Fresno County are now equipped ... Comment?
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