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Former Wasco Finance Director Robert Ruiz is suing the city for breach of contract over his termination in October. And as of yet, the reasons for the dismissal are secret. Tuesday night, city officials were closed-mouthed about the reasons for Ruiz’ termination. “He’s no longer with us,” was how City Clerk Maria Martinez responded when asked for more information, citing that it was a “personnel matter.” “I can’t discuss it,” another official said. According to Ruiz’ attorney in letters to City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez, hi...
He's walked the streets, put up signs, addressed public forums, made political speeches and held impromptu gatherings in support of a political idea or candidate. He may be Wasco's youngest mayor, but Alex Garcia has already packed a wealth of political experience into his 29 years. "I love Alex's energy and his ability to come up with new ideas," said Councilmember Tilo Cortez. "He's passionate about Wasco and what he can do to keep making Wasco the best place to live." A 2007 graduate of Wasco...
In addition to skill and education, Dr. Wolfgang Renken's warmth, kindness and unassuming humor make his patients feel cared for and at ease, his top priority. Upon entering his optometry building, the first thing you notice is how the sunny, yellow exterior of the building is reflective of his staff. Maintaining the office with a warm, engaging smile is Diana Lopez who has been with Dr. Renken for 25 years. When asked why she has worked for him for so many years, her response came quickly. "He...
The Wasco Tribune is now online, too. WascoTrib.com, a freshly designed web and mobile site including all the features of the print edition – as well as some content exclusive to the web – is now live. And we’re looking for feedback on how to make it better. Readers are asked to email the publisher, Michael Schroeder, with any comments or ideas. His email is [email protected]....
The Wasco Rotary Club was chartered June 21, 1946 as Rotary International District 5240. This year, Independence High School Principal Martin Lonza is president of the club. Rotary is an international service organization whose purpose is to bring together both business and professional leaders to give humanitarian services. It has high ethical standards, with 34,280 clubs and 1.2 million members worldwide. The Wasco club is involved in the community in many different ways. The organization is...
ANOUNCEMENTS Blood drive -- Knights of Columbus blood drive Friday, Jan. 18 2- 6 p.m. at the old courthouse on Eighth Street in Wasco. ONGOING Senior lunch – Senior center serving meal Monday-Friday at 11:25 a.m., 1280 Poplar St. MONDAY Adults Get Crafty —Join for arts, crafts and conversations. At the Wasco Library, 1-2 p.m. Fishes & Loaves -- Free dinner every first Monday 5-7 p.m. at 408 Griffith Ave. Adult education -- Enroll for classes at 1445 Poso Drive. High school diploma program, ESL, citizenship and Microsoft Office. TUESDAY NEW...
Angel came into Wasco Animal Control as a stray and is approximately 11 months old. She is medium-sized American Eskimo mix female, and is all white and very friendly. She was scanned for a microchip, but nothing was found. The Animal Control staff named the dog Angel. She is available for adoption/rescue. For additional information on Angel, contact the animal shelter at 5409 7th St. Stop by to visit Angel or many of the other loveable animals at the shelter, or call 661-758-7240. We are open...
Dec. 24 Eduardo David Lopez, 23, of Wasco, was arrested in the 800 block of 16th Street for spousal battery. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Guadalupe Nunez Carranza, 28, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of F Street for possession of a controlled substance for sales and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Milton Ramirez, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of 15th Street on an active misdemeanor warrant. He was cited and released at the scene. Francisco Rivas, 45...
Here's this week's challenge, contributed by 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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Mimeograph machine donated to the museum by Wasco High School....
Apostolic Church 1820 D St. Apostolic Faith Temple 1802 F St. Central Missionary Baptist Church 1610 3rd St. Christ Community Church 1079 F St. 661-758-5493 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2309 7th St. 661-758-2538 Church of Nazarane 4th & Poplar Diocese of Fresno 1130 9th St. First Assembly of God 600 Broadway St. 661-758-6380 Full Gospel Truth Church 1770 3rd St. Grace Community Church Pastor: David Bocker 1544 7th St. 661-758-6588 Sunday: Worship 10 a.m., youth group 6 p.m.. The Lord’s Table (Communion) first Sunday, Griffith A...
When City of Wasco employees learned of a need for athletic shoes for needy children in town, they responded with a $1,800 donation to provide them. Thanks to the Wasco Planning Department's Biridiana Bishop, employees were made aware of the need for running shoes for Sheriff's Athletic League kids in a boxing program to keep their fitness levels up. Bishop notified city employees that SAL was looking for donations, and the employees more than obliged. "Boxing through SAL has been available...
The VFW held its monthly meeting on Jan. 3 and talk quickly turned to its upcoming pancake breakfast to be held on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 8 to 11 a. m. at the VFW Hall on E Street. Post Commander Danny Rueda asked for volunteers from Walmart to help with the breakfast and was advised that for every 20 volunteer hours Walmart employees volunteer for the VFW, Walmart will give the VFW $500. He was to meet with Walmart to deal with details. Information on the pancake breakfast is available from...
rowing up and being a teen was not always easy back in the early '60s. I happened to live in the small agricultural town of Shafter, just 18 miles from Bakersfield. Our family budget seemed to be forever challenged and stretched to its maximum, but I always received whatever I needed. My first employment turned out to be a summer job grading potatoes in a local potato shed, Em. H. Mettler & Sons. I looked forward greatly to earning my own money. Teenagers in the Kern County area during these...
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in March 1876. The first transcontinental telephone wire was connected from New York to San Francisco on June 17, 1914. The first call was not made until July 29, 1914. By the mid-1950s, a lot of the general population were enjoying this wonderful invention. But, for my family in the late 1950s, that may as well have happened on the moon. To say they were not interested in this latest "luxury" would be an understatement. To give my parents credit,...
This fall, Shafter High School started an organics diversion program with their lunch program. We just wanted to say -- You guys are doing awesome! The students put a media presentation together, for all the students, highlighting the new program and why it's important to divert organics out of our landfills and to a proper facility to further reduce the effects of greenhouse gases. We just wanted to thank the students and staff for your dedication to putting the right items in the right bins....
“Make the most of your regrets; never smother your sorrow, but tend and cherish it till it comes to have a separate and integral interest. To regret deeply is to live afresh.” --Henry David Thoreau Ever seen the candy bar commercial on TV where the “biker dude” is getting a new tattoo, which is supposed to read NO REGRETS? Instead because the tattoo artist is a little famished and in need of a sugar fix, she tattoos his arm with the words NO REGERTS. How about that for a permanent NO REGRET? Regrets -- have any? Of course you do — everyone...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER BIG Yard Sale: Shafter, 225 S. Shafter, Fri, Jan. 11 & Sat., Jan. 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoes, boots, winter clothes and lot of miscellaneous. Everything must go. 1t1 Yard Sale: 213 Justin Ct. Sat., Jan. 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clothes, household décor, queen bed, furniture, sports equipment and lots of miscellaneoue. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES WANTED! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 only. Any condition, top $ paid! Please leave message 707- 339-9803 (Cal-SCAN) 2tf #...
