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Beloved teacher and McFarland local, Christi Stanford Bowman, tragically passed away last week, school officials said



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Beloved teacher and McFarland local, Christi Stanford Bowman, tragically passed away last week. Christi devoted her life’s work to the City of McFarland. And she was loved and respected by all of her students, co-workers, and community members. She served numerous years as a counselor, PE teacher, and coach while balancing life as a loving mother and wife. Christi’s contagious smile and ever-positive outlook will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. She was always the teacher who danced at the rallies, who kissed the goat, and who dressed up for spirit week. She motivated, inspired, and loved those around her. She was an ever-shining light who lifted so many spirits throughout her entire life. Christi Bowman will be remembered eternally and her legacy will live on through the lives of those she touched. McFarland High School loves you so much Christi and your presence will be forever missed.





Feb. 22, 2021 - TJ Yasenchak, McFarland Unified School District



CHP: Minor injuries reported in big rig rollover, multiple lanes blocked



By: Eric Galvan, 23ABCPosted at 5:39 AM, Feb 16, 2021 and last updated 8:56 AM, Feb 16, 2021





BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — UPDATE (6:30 a.m.): The CHP says only minor injuries have been reported in the crash involving an overturned big rig. Only one lane of traffic is open in both directions. Multiple lanes of Highway 99 at Sherwood Avenue in McFarland are blocked following a big rig rollover Tuesday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, a big rig with a tanker rolled over just after 5 a.m. Tuesday.


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UPDATE: Kenny Williams to be sworn in as new McFarland police chief on Wednesday



by: Jose FrancoPosted: Feb 15, 2021 / 09:20 AM PST / Updated: Feb 15, 2021 / 06:29 PM PST





UPDATE (2/15): A swearing-in ceremony for the new chief will be held on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at McFarland City Hall, located at 401 W. Kern Ave. Attendees are asked to wear masks and social distance while at the outdoor event.


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McFarland filmmaker earns praise for short film about an immigrant’s struggle to find a better life in the US



by: Marisel MaldonadoPosted: Feb 5, 2021 / 05:46 PM PST / Updated: Feb 5, 2021 / 05:47 PM PST





MCFARLAND, Calif. (KGET) — A filmmaker from McFarland has created a short film about the struggles an immigrant faces when moving to the United States that has gained notoriety on YouTube. “For the Family” is about a man who moves to the United States from Kenya looking for a better opportunity and a better life. During this process, he undergoes hardships and has to find out how far he is willing to go to provide for his family. The short film has gained more than 12,000 views on YouTube since its January release.


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Three juveniles arrested in McFarland after handgun found in vehicle



by: Joseph LuizPosted: Jan 30, 2021 / 10:47 AM PST / Updated: Jan 30, 2021 / 05:25 PM PST





MCFARLAND, Calif. (KGET) — Three juveniles were arrested on Friday in McFarland after a firearm was found in a vehicle. The McFarland Police Department said at around 10:24 p.m., officers were patrolling Browning Road Park when they saw three juveniles from Delano who were in the park after hours. Officers found a Glock 9mm handgun concealed inside the vehicle they were in.


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McFarland man sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for illegally possessing firearm



by: Joseph LuizPosted: Jan 30, 2021 / 08:19 AM PST / Updated: Jan 30, 2021 / 08:19 AM PST





FRESNO, Calif. (KGET) — A McFarland man was sentenced in federal court on Friday to three years and four months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.


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Ex-McFarland High teacher sentenced to jail for sex with student



Posted: Jan 21, 2021 / 02:33 PM PST / Updated: Jan 21, 2021 / 09:01 PM PST





MCFARLAND, Calif. (KGET) — A former McFarland High School teacher was sentenced Thursday to 16 months in jail after pleading no contest to having sex with a 17-year-old student. Elvia Gonzalez pleaded no contest in September to unlawful sexual intercourse. A charge of contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sexual offense was dismissed. The events leading to her arrest began Oct. 11, 2019, when two students who appeared to be under the influence had their cellphones confiscated per school policy, court documents said. A staff member saw one of the students had a text message from “Elvia” asking if he wanted to get breakfast. The student said “Elvia” was Gonzalez, and he allowed the school’s principal to view his text messages, according to the filings. The student’s text history included messages from Gonzalez telling him “I can’t breathe without you” and “I’m only yours,” the documents said.


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JOSE GASPAR: McFarland, Arvin need total transparency in selecting new police chief



By JOSE GASPAR For The Californian Jan 17, 2021





I'm picking off where I left off last time we met on the sensitive issue of the hiring process underway as the city of McFarland searches for a new police chief. Arvin is also going through a similar process, but I'll get to that in a bit. As I mentioned before, there are three finalists being considered for McFarland police chief. According to sources familiar with the process, Charles Sherman is one of them. When ACLU got wind that Sherman is a finalist, it raised red flags. "In 2019, Sherman was sued for violating the rights of a Black Bakersfield man following a pretextual stop," wrote ACLU attorney Stephanie Padilla in a letter to the McFarland City Council.


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