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Here are second-half highlights of Wasco's year. Last week's first-half review can be seen on WascoTrib.com. July The second half of the year began with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Central Avenue Park. The new park, designed to be a vibrant hub for families and visitors, offers a variety of recreational activities and green spaces. Semitropic Elementary School welcomed a new addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Wendy Castañeda-Leal as...
Catrina's Mexican Grill celebrated its 10th anniversary on Dec. 17, and owner Marcela Bojorquez couldn't be prouder of this milestone. In 2014, she and her husband, Cesar Marquez, pursued their American dream by starting the business, trusting that with hard work and dedication, they could persevere. They immigrated from Mexico 28 years ago and met in Bakersfield in 2007. Marcela is a Spanish professor, and Cesar had always wanted to open a restaurant because his family owned restaurants in...
Rene Gutierrez is a rig welder who works in the oil fields and makes custom gates. Last year, he lent his welding talents to the Wasco Downtown Beautification Project. "After this job, I transformed myself into an artist. I never saw myself as one until Art Sherwyn gave me the assignment. He showed me the design picture, and I brought it to life." He built a 19-foot steel archway inspired by camera lenses and squares symbolizing camera bodies. The varying sizes and shapes of the rings and...
The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the 18-year-old driver from Wasco involved in a fatal crash on Kimberlina Road on Dec. 7. Luis Jesus Rios was killed after his vehicle collided with a piece of farm equipment. The incident occurred about 7:30 a.m. when Rios was driving a GMC Sierra pickup truck eastbound on Kimberlina Road near Root Avenue. Despite the dense fog that reduced visibility, Rios was traveling at an unsafe speed, according to the California Highway Patrol. At the same t...
What is SB 1383? SB 1383 is a California law passed in 2016 to reduce methane emissions and combat climate change. Its goals are: --Cut organic waste in landfills by 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025. --Rescue 20% of surplus food for people in need by 2025. --Recycle organic materials like food scraps and yard waste into useful products. The law's rules, finalized in 2020, took effect in January 2022. Why is SB 1383 Important? Organic waste in landfills creates methane, a greenhouse gas 84 times more...
The Shafter City Council rejected a proposal to open the Shafter Aquatic Center's pool this year just for the Shafter High School swim team, so they would be able to practice in their own home pool for the first time in years. Council members were told at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon that there would be a gap of about $70,000 of the cost of operating the pool during that time, between what the Kern High School District usually pays for the use of the pool and the cost that would be required to have it open during ongoing reconstruction...
Here are second-half highlights of Shafter's year. Last week's first-half review can be seen on TheShafterPress.com. July Shafter saw thousands of people fill the Shafter High fields for the annual July 3 Fireworks show. There was also an activity area for the kids, with games and inflatables for the children to play on. Shafter's Minter Field Air Museum also was on hand, giving kids the chance to sit in the cockpit of their LOACH helicopter. The fireworks show was put on by Zamboli Fireworks, w...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club honored Barbara Gladden with the 2024 Community Service Award last month in appreciation of her nearly 50 years of dedicated community service. A Shafter native, Barbara is a selfless servant who works not for recognition but out of a genuine passion for helping others, club members said during the ceremony. Her deep commitment to making Shafter a better place for families and a special community for everyone to call home is truly inspiring. Arlie Smith, a longtime...
Gary Rodriguez joined the Shafter Recreation and Park District board in 2008 and considers one of his greatest accomplishments to be overseeing the process of acquiring state grant funding for the new Wonderful Sports Complex. "A big thank you to the other board members who played a significant part in making that process a success, including Phillip Jimenez and his staff, as well as our grant writer and consultant, Gilbert Garcia," he said in an interview last week. Rodriguez is enthusiastic ab...
Mike Russo of Russo Construction, contracted by Wonderful, has installed the new Colours sign on Highway 99 near Lerdo Highway. It's a reminder of this year's Colours: The Shafter Art Festival, Feb. 20-23. For more information, visit ShafterColours.org....
Mariyon Sloan, a junior at Shafter High School who has played football since he was 4 years old, participated in the U.S. Army Bowl National Combine in Frisco, Texas, from Dec. 19 to 21. "It was a great experience meeting the top 160 high school juniors from across the nation, showcasing my talent and competing against everyone else," he said. At the combine, football players were tested on their 40-yard dash, pro shuttle, broad jump and L-drill, and competed one-on-one. Offensive and defensive...
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune encourage local organizations to let the public know about coming events and activities through this column. Drop off or mail items at the office, 455 Kern St., Suite E, in Shafter, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, call 661-292-5100 or email [email protected]. Deadline is noon Thursday prior to publication. Updates will be on TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS 16th Annual Christmas Tree Display – The Shafter Depot Museum presents “The Lights of Christmas!” Trees will be on displ...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Wasco Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to the Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Mrs. Brown when Poso Creek flooded in Wasco on April 18, 1943. The mud was almost up to her knees....
Arrests were not reported by the Wasco Police Department before press time. SHAFTER As reported by the Shafter Police Department: Dec. 22 Everardo Gomez, 39, of Shafter, was arrested in the 800 block of North Central Avenue for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Jesus Cesar Encinas, 21, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of East Lerdo Highway on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Dec. 23 Francisco Javier Moreno Flores, 51, of Shafter, was arrested at Mannel Avenue and Rodriguez Street for possession of unlawful...
4 years ago: Jan. 9, 1985 Reed Print Inc., owners of The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune, purchased the Delano Record and McFarland Press. The Reed family also owned the Buttonwillow Times, Arvin Tiller and Lamont Reporter. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
The Shafter High Lady Generals basketball team came away with the Consolation Championship at the Arvin Showcase Tourney this past weekend. Also for the Lady Generals, Alexia Ramirez was selected for the All-Tournament team. Ramirez averaged 19 points a game, 10 rebounds and four assists a game. According to Head Coach Juan Zavala, the Arvin tournament is one of the toughest tournaments in the area. "This is a very competitive tournament. There was a total of 56 teams this year, with several of...
Well, another year is behind us and a new one has begun! As I’ve been following the Daylight Savings Time debate, it occurred to me that our government may be able to put an end to that event, but they certainly can’t stop time altogether! When our kids were quite young, a good friend said, “The days may go by slowly, but the years go by quickly.” Wow, how true that statement has turned out to be! Whether we’re in the middle of raising a young family or perhaps wondering how many more days our earthly life will last, time does go by. That raise...
Chloe is a stunning 2-4-year-old doberman pinscher mix with shiny soft black and brown fur. This friendly and playful girl is ready to be your perfect companion. Chloe came to the Wasco animal Shelter as a stray but has shown she gets along well with both staff and other dogs. While we're unsure if she's house/crate trained, Chloe's loving and social nature makes her a wonderful addition to any family. Her behavior around children hasn't been tested. Chloe will be available for adoption...
Jimmy Dale McGowen, 76, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 24, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Kelly Foster Blanton, 87, of Danville, passed away Dec. 17, in Danville. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James Poole, 87, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 25, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Kenneth Duncan, 88, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 24, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Nathaniel Houston, 95, of Moreno Valley, passed away Dec. 26, in Riverside. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
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Jan. 7 City Council Meeting, Cancelled Jan. 10 City offices closed Friday Jan. 13 Planning Commission Meeting, 746 8th St. @ 6:00 p.m. Free Pet Spay / Neuter, 801 8th St. @ 8:00 a.m Jan. 21 City Council Meeting, 746 8th St. @ 6:00 p.m. Jan. 24 City offices closed Friday...