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What's up Shafter! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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  • Could Shafter’s sales tax soon climb from the county’s lowest rate?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Chilly with low clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Shafter to prepare for potential sales tax measure on 2026 ballot (kget.com) — Shafter city leaders are weighing contracts with two outreach firms as they consider placing a local sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot, which could raise the city’s current 7.25% rate. Officials say rising demands for public safety, roads, and amenities, along with tighter revenues, are driving the discussion, and they’ll take up the agreements at tonight’s 6 p.m. council meeting on Pacific Avenue.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone to cleanup my backyard.
    It’s not big just has a lot of weeds and dog poops. Maybe 1 little thing that needs to be hauled away and if possible rototill it? (Nextdoor Shafter)
  • Richland School District posted a job opening for Expanded Learning Activity Leader (7 positions) in Shafter. Apply here.
  • Grimmway Schools posted a job opening for After School Activity Leader - Shafter in Shafter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shafter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bakersfield

  • City of Bakersfield, CAPK seeking $35M to transform former Ramkabir Motel into housing for homeless (kget.com)
  • Bakersfield PD partners with Healthy Rooms Project to renovate homes (kget.com)
  • First Palestinian Culture Fest held in Bakersfield (southkernsol.org)

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