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The Wasco High School varsity girls golf team made history after winning the Valley Championship in Visalia. This was after taking first place at the South Sequoia League Championship. The girls played hard to take home the win against many other highly ranked schools, including private schools that have more funding and better resources. Coach Ed Moreno also coaches the boys golf team. He brings many years of experience as a WHS history teacher, prep support teacher and varsity football...
On Tuesday at theregular City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of tax-exempt funds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a 36-unit affordable multifamily project at 401 N. Poplar Ave. The funds would be sourced from the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $15 million. According to a staff report, on Nov. 16 last year, the city approved the Poplar Place A...
After a tough battle, Wasco High School junior and varsity football teams took home the win against Shafter High School. This marked one of the biggest rivalries in Kern County. It was a spirited week for WHS students, with many activities leading up to the games. The fun started on Monday when students enjoyed dress-up days and lunchtime fun with food and karaoke during the week. A friendly bonfire on the WHS football field took place on Thursday night. The community and students, including...
Teresa Burke Elementary School cordially extends a warm invitation to local veterans to participate in their annual Veterans Day program. It will be a festive celebration to honor those that have served to benefit our great nation. The event will take place on Thursday, November 10th at 9 am on their campus at 1301 Filburn Street. There will be a special lineup of activities, including a welcome by student body president Sadie Cruz, the pledge of allegiance by the sergeant of arms Cal-el...
Since 2002, Wasco Toys for Tigers has brought holiday cheer to children and their families. They give out almost 700 toys yearly and provide food baskets to those in need. To raise funds for their efforts, they will host their annual Toys for Tigers Chicken Lunch. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 5th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Grace Community Church, 1544 7th Street. It is a drive-thru event, and tickets are $15. With your meal, you can enjoy a hind-quartered piece of chicken,...
This year's midyear elections features some highly contested elections. One example is the fight for the California State Assembly District 35. Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez is going against Dr. Jasmeet Bains. Both are working to earn the support of the community for the coveted role. Perez is a Democrat and has many reasons why she is running. In particular, she said she wants to make sure that Kern County has a voice in Sacramento. "We have many issues impacting our Valley, h and I have...
Wasco has seen a series of violent gang-related shootings that have taken place this month. Citizens are concerned about their safety. The latest occurred on Oct. 24th when deputies responded to the 1200 block of Iris Street for a victim of a shooting where they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. "This month's incidents of gang-related violence have spread fear within our community. The City of Wasco, the Kern County Sheriff's Department, the City Council, and I, as...
City council elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Five districts make up the City of Wasco, and three are up for election. In District One, Mayor Gilberto Reyna is running unopposed. He has public service experience and a deep passion for advocating for policies that empower the residents. “Since 2015, I have served as an appointed and elected member on the City Council,” he said. Reyna has been a resident of Wasco for 39 years. Throughout this time, he has had many active roles in loca...
The Wasco Rotary Club held its 2022 Reverse Drawing Dinner last Thursday. Guests enjoyed a steak dinner, drinks, auction items and the chance to win $5,000. Club member Martin Lonza served as the master of ceremonies and helped draw the names for the reverse raffle. "I think it was another successful event," he said. "It's always fun to call people's names." "We have a strong group of supporters that continually contribute and, in turn, help us make the community better through their donations...
MV Autoworks Collision Center opened in 2004. Over the years, the company has earned a reputation for quality work and attention to detail. Owner Jesus Luna manages the business, along with his large team including five technicians. "I have employees to look after,: he said "I am helping to feed their family like they are helping me." Luna graduated in 2006 with a degree in criminal justice from Cal State Bakersfield. While he was in school, he opened up his shop. "I was already up and running,...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District has opened up registration for their youth basketball league for ages 3 to 14. The deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 2. The season starts on Feb. 4 and runs until March 25. Through a partnership with Thomas Jefferson Middle School, the team members will play on Saturdays at the school gym. The players will also practice there. Program coordinator Juan Bernal said that players will learn the fundamentals of basketball, teamwork, sportsmanship and interacting...
The Houchin Community Blood Bank bus, in partnership with the Knights of Columbus, made its way back to Wasco. Regular and new donors came to support the initiative to save lives. The bus comes every eight weeks to address the nationwide shortage of blood needed for surgeries, accidents, premature babies, transplants, burn victims and cancer patients, to name a few. Most of the donations made in Wasco stay local. On average, these events draw about 28 donors, which saves 84 lives, according to...
October has started out violently in Wasco, with four separate shootings. Though none were fatal, these incidents have put law enforcement, schools and residents on high alert – even forcing the cancellation of extracurricular events such as the Wasco High School football game against Delano High School on Thursday night. Several other schools followed suit. Acting Superintendent Kevin Tallon in a statement Friday: "I want to thank everyone in the Wasco Union High School District (WUHSD) communi...
Four of this month's shootings with six victims may be gang-related, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Public Information Officer Lori Meza told the Wasco Tribune in an email that all of the incidents "may be gang-related but had not been confirmed at this time [Thursday]." She also reported the names of the victims, and that no arrests had been made. On Oct. 3 at approximately 7:38 p.m., in the 1000 block of Poso Drive, Marcos Quinitana, 31, of Wasco, was shot. The same night,...
The long-awaited annual football competition between Wasco High School and Shafter High School has arrived and will take place on Friday, Oct. 28. The heavily contested battle will be a fight for the title of champion. A week-long celebration of fun on campus will lead up to the game. Starting on Monday, there will be different dress-up days and lunchtime activities, including karaoke. On Thursday, a community bonfire rally will take place on the WHS football field starting at 7 p.m. It is open...
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, a resolution was unanimously passed to approve police department start-up positions and pay ranges. According to a staff report, the council and staff are moving forward with research, planning and actions leading to establishing a Wasco Police Department. Currently, the city outsources law enforcement to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Based on the staff report, the steps proposed include: 1) Establish a start-up team including a chief of police....
The first of two candidate forums took place last Thursday for the Wasco City Council election on Nov.8. The Wasco Woman's Club hosted the event. "I think that holding candidate forums is one of the most important things we do," Club President Jill Drescher. "We are a nonpartisan organization, but believe that people should be making informed decisions." She thanked the candidates for being willing to sacrifice their time for community service. At the forum, the candidates provided an...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District will host its 3rd annual "Trunk or Treat" celebration on Monday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Barker Park. It will be a free event and is open to everyone. "Our goal is to have a safe and fun event where kids can come and have a good time," WRPD Manager Chris Serna said. "The more, the merrier." There will be a kid zone and a costume parade, where prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. This year, the WRPD has organized a haunted house for the first...
The Wasco FFA chapter and Wasco AG Boosters hosted their 3rd annual Charles Craig Classic for Wasco, Shafter, Delano, Taft and McFarland students. The competition was held at the WHS farm laboratory. The event was in honor of the late Dr. Charles Craig, who served as an agriculature instructor for many years in the Wasco Union High School District. During his time in service to the district, he overcame many obstacles that would have otherwise prevented students from experiencing hands-on...
Westside Family Fellowship will host its monthly farmer's market on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. It is free and open to anyone that needs it. The church will distribute fresh vegetables, fruit and other food like canned and dry goods, including rice, bread, oatmeal and other staples. In collaboration with the Community Action Partnership of Kern County, the church can bring this help to the community. It is also a collaboration with many volunteers that help to make the farmer's market...
The Wasco Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame is set to induct 12 exceptional athletes, coaches and teams with a dinner on Saturday, Oct. 29. The 2022 Hall of Fame class includes one All State recipient, one All Americans, one College State Champion, two Bob Elias Hall of Fame members, three professional baseball players, four college athletes, five all-area players, seven South Sequoia League Champion teams/players and eight Valley Champion teams/players. They are the 1985 boys cross...
The Wasco Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Four candidates are vying for three openings, and one is running unopposed. The candidates are incumbent Richard K. Reding, incumbent Cherylee Wegman-Craig, incumbent Anna Poggi, and Ernie Sanchez, who has served on both the elementary and high school boards. Candidate Petra Rueda will fill out her late husband's unexpired term, unopposed. All the candidates are passionate about helping youn...
The Wasco Union High School District Board of Trustees election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Five candidates are running for three positions. They are incumbent Joe Hively, incumbent Juan Bernal, Tony Perez, Mario Juarez and James Adams. All of the candidates bring years of experience in community service and education. They have served as teachers, coaches, board members, school supervisors and volunteers. One such candidate is incumbent Juan Bernal, who currently works as the program...
Sandra's Wedding Shop has served the community of Wasco for the last 16 years. As the only store in town specializing in gowns for all occasions, her business has thrived. Owner Flor Casillas runs the shop by herself. Over the years, she has developed an expertise that allows her to deliver top-notch customer service. She sells wedding, bridesmaids and quinceañera gowns. "When people buy a dress, I offer free alterations and custom tailoring. That's not the case for other shops. In this way, I...
North Kern Christian School held its third annual pop-up fundraising event on Saturday. Over 25 small businesses participated selling an array of items, including homemade baked goods, holiday decorations, clothing apparel, toys and home decor. Kaylen Sanchez sold croc charms and Disney-themed accessories. "It is nice to see all of the businesses come together and something fun to do without having to leave the city," Sanchez said. She added, "I enjoy coming to pop-up events and shopping. I...