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Last week, the Wasco Tigers held the traditional Wednesday night rally in preparation for the Shafter vs. Wasco rivalry game. On Friday evening, November 1, the Wasco Tigers made their way to the Generals' turf. Earlier that morning, the Tigers traveled to Shafter to share in a joint breakfast. After breakfast, an exchange rally was held at Shafter High. Spirits were high and tensioned rivalry could be felt as the Tigers entered the Generals' gym. Spirited music was heard streaming out of the...
Feeling like two earthquakes, rival exchange rallies were held at Shafter and Wasco last Friday. Traditionally, the exchange rallies are not only noisy, but often tense with mounting pressure before the evening's game. This year, the game was held at Shafter High. It was the last game to be played on the current field, since it will be undergoing a complete renovation within the next year. Activities and Athletic Director for Shafter, Brian Feaster, asked the schools not to boo when...
The #10-ranked Wasco Tigers defeated #7 East Bakersfield High in the first round of the Valley Championship series Saturday night. A missed field goal was the difference in the hard-fought conference at East, with a final score of 14-13. The Tigers were the first to receive and got completely locked down, so it was the Blades' turn with the ball, and they drove down the field and were the first to score. The Tigers answered right back to tie the game with a 44-yard touchdown run from Christian...
City Planner Roger Mobley is set to retire in January 2020 and Senior Planner Keri Cobb has been promoted to the position of community development director with an annual salary of $115,000. “Cobb will be responsible for managing planning code enforcement in the city,” City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez said. Cobb’s contract will be for three years. In other business, Mayor Alex Garcia asked the council if they should establish specific dates to accept applications for the City of Wasco Community Grant program. Council member John Palla...
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage. It's a day to recognize, honor and give love to lost relatives. Often, families create an altar in their home and place photos and offerings (things the deceased may have loved in life) on it. Legend has it that on Nov. 1, if a deceased loved one's photograph is placed on the altar or hung above it, that loved one can come back to visit the living family members. The Disney movie...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Love Wasco -- Canyon Hills Church, 600 Broadway, presents FREE event Saturday, Nov. 9. Food, games, giveaways, clothes and music for all. Barbers will be available to give free haircuts. NEW: Veteran’s Day ceremony -- All veterans and the public are invited to the event at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Teresa Burke Elementary School, 1301 Filburn St. NEW: Thanks to veterans -- Kern County Libraries invite families to their library branches to give thanks and create cards for local veterans. Stop by during open hours t...
Oct. 28 Martin Pelayo Fernandez, 37, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Rose Street for obstructing/delaying a peace officer. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Arturo Daniel Melanche, 39, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Palm Avenue and 9th Place for possession of a controlled substance and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was cited and released at the scene. Jesus Preciado, 38, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1900 block of Poplar Avenue for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse. He was booked...
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A washing machine in use in the area in the early 20th century....
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Large Family Yard Sale: 29747 San Diego St., Shafter, Fri. 11/8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and Sat. 11/9 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas décor, clothing, furniture and misc. 2-Family Yard Sale: 251 Golden West Ave., Shafter, Sat. 11/9, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Clothes, shoes, bikes, new tires and little bit of everything. WASCO Huge Garage Sale: 284 Mesquite Court, Wasco. Saturday, Nov.9, 7 a.m. to ?. Furniture, toys, baby clothes, baby accessories, household appliances and more. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 Body FOR SALE: NEW parts,...
A new store makes shopping easy right in town. iHome Furniture in Wasco has now been open for three weeks, seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The store is located at 1425 Highway 46 (near the Highway 43 turnoff) and has an extra-large showroom to display its numerous furniture selections for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and more. With its custom child beds, lamps and bookcases, the store has a large selection to please people with even the most particular taste. "There is something for...
In the 93rd installment of one of the longest and fiercest rivalries in the county, the Shafter Generals held off a late charge by the Wasco Tigers Friday night and won bragging rights for the year with a 28-21 victory. But that doesn't mean the end for Wasco this year. They'll play the Arvin Bears on Saturday in the first round of the Division 4 Valley championships. The Generals have now won the "Big Game" two years in a row, with the latest game allowing the Generals to claim a share of the S...
Danny Howerton was born in Dinuba on Feb. 3, 1943, to Harold and Pearl Howerton. His dad died when he was very young, and he was raised by his stepfather, Ed Wagner. Danny graduated from Reedley High School in 1960 and from California State University, Fresno, with degrees in history and mathematics in 1964. He obtained his teaching credential in 1966. He taught for 40 years in the classroom, predominantly math and history. The majority of his teaching career was spent in Coleville and Reedley....
