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A Wasco man was shot during a failed robbery last week, police said. The shooting occurred Wednesday about 5:51 p.m. near 8th and E streets, when a white vehicle approached a male victim with an unknown number of suspects. Then a suspect attempted to rob the victim and shot him in the face, police said. The victim was airlifted by helicopter to Kern Medical, but has since been discharged from the hospital. His name has not been released. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said no arrests had been...
A Wasco man was shot to death on Feb. 16, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Wasco Substation reported. Deputies were dispatched to the 2400 block of Sharon Court around 2:12 a.m. to investigate a person down outside of the residence. When law enforcement arrived, they found an adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was later identified as Christopher Aaron Regalado, 31, of Wasco. Medical personnel pronounced Regalado deceased at the scene, deputies said. Homicide d...
Visit the Wasco Animal shelter to meet Bailey, who is available for adoption or rescue on Feb. 16. She came in as a stray and is a loving, approximately 6-month-old female Chihuahua mix. While Bailey is excellent with staff and other small and large dogs, it is not known if Bailey is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. If you are interested in adopting Bailey, call the shelter on Feb. 16 at 661-758-7240 to schedule a time to meet her and possibly adopt her at that...
The City Council reviewed a proposed increase in the city sanitation rate during a special meeting Feb. 8 which would bring the fee for residents from $28 per month in 2022 to $50 per month by 2026. For businesses, it would increase from $225 per month in 2022 to $630 per month in 2026. Although the city is committed to providing solid waste service at the lowest possible rates for its citizens, rates have not been increased in the past five years, Mayor Gilberto Reyna explained. Over that time,...
On Feb. 8, the Wasco Woman's Club honored current and past presidents at its monthly meeting. "It is a tradition that takes place every year in February and which I look forward to," said Jill Drescher, president from 2014 to 2016 and incoming president for 2022 to 2024. "We need to recognize their hard work, commitment, passion, and dedication to our mission. The world is a better place because of them. Even in these tough times, membership is growing strong because we have a lot to offer...
The Wasco Reserve, a local professional baseball team, will start their season on May 26 when they play the Bakersfield Train Robbers. The season will run until July 31 and will include 50 games with 14 home games and 36 away games. "We are proud to call Wasco home," said Andrew Dunn, owner of the Pecos League overseeing all 16 teams in the club. "It is by far the smallest city in the division, but there are diehard fans that love the Wasco Reserve, and we are glad to be here." Their first three...
If you are a pastor in the Shafter/Wasco area and would like to contribute to our weekly column, email [email protected] or call 661-292-5100. to get added to our list of pastors.It’s now been almost two years since the threat of contagion and illness changed almost every aspect of our lives. It trapped us for weeks on end in our homes, eliminated the simplest gestures of love, friendship and solidarity — from smiles to handshakes and hugs to high-fives, and left many living in almost constant anxiety and fear. As we hunkered dow...
The City Council appointed Michael Lynch to replace Council Member Teofilo (Tilo) Cortez for the unfilled term of office through Nov. 8 “I appreciate the chance to fill this spot and will do my very best to make the position honorable as I set out to serve the city,” Lynch said during the meeting Tuesday night. Lynch, a private investigator, retired police officer and fire chaplain, is a longtime Wasco resident. He fills the position left open with the retirement of Cortez in December. City Man...
Toni DeRosa. the long-time writer and editor for the Wasco Tribune, was celebrated Tuesday night at the City Council meeting for her contributions empowering and bringing critical information to the community. A certificate of recognition from the City of Wasco was proudly presented by Mayor Gilberto Reyna to DeRosa, acknowledging her outstanding achievements in journalism while with the Tribune. "Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the city of Wasco," he told her. Mayor Pro...