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The city council unanimously approved the 2018-2019 Mid-Term Budget. "The city is not in a deficit," said Interim Finance Director Satwant Takhar. The city projects $10,552,641 in revenue and $10,457,739 in expenditures this fiscal year. Takhar told the staff that worker's compensation and health care costs continue to rise. There has been one-time sources of revenue for property sold to the High Speed Rail Authority in prior years, he said. "Measure X [the enhanced city services measure] is...
The Wasco Historical Society will be open from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. They are located at 918 6th St. More information is available from Marlene Swan, 661-319-9028....
SACRAMENTO -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday he's abandoning a plan to build a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco, a project with an estimated cost that has ballooned to $77 billion -- but he wants to complete and operate the section running through Wasco. "Let's be real," Newsom said in his first State of the State address. "The current project, as planned, would cost too much and respectfully take too long. There's been too little oversight and not enough transparency." The idea long championed by...
Students from around Kern County gathered this past Saturday to test their knowledge and put their interview, essay-writing and problem-solving skills to work. The annual Academic Decathlon was held at Mira Monte High School on Feb. 2. This year's theme was the 1960s and students were tested on everything from music and art, to math, science and economics. In all, 158 students from 18 schools competed in the competition. Each team consisted of three "A" or honors-level students, three "B" or...
Sometimes, reading the Arrest Log (on Page 2) can be confusing and lead to questions, like when does a suspect have to go to jail, and when are they cited and let go? In a recent interview, Sgt. Augustin Moreno of the Wasco Sheriff's Department Wasco substation had some answers, but it isn't always black-and-white. "All felonies are booked into jail," Moreno said. "Even though a DUI is a misdemeanor, the suspect will generally be booked into jail." Moreno also stated that the majority of...
Fannie Lee Bilbrey, 91. of Tipton, passed away Feb. 3, 2019, in Hanford. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria De Los Angeles Ybarra, 60, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 26, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Mayor Alex Garcia announced that he would office hours on the second Monday of each month beginning Feb. 11. He encourages the public to come speak with him from 3-6 p.m. at 810 8th St....
The Wasco Library is looking to make some improvements in the coming months – and now has the funds to do it. Last week, the Wonderful Company allocated $600,000 in grants to several local nonprofit organizations in Wasco. “The Wasco Library was the recipient of $20,000 from the grant,” said Wasco Branch Supervisor Tina Garcia. “North Kern County Library Supervisor Sherry Wae submitted the grant for us.” Garcia is looking forward to reorganizing different areas within the library, as well as a...
Billy Lloyd Gentry was born on May 16, 1934, in Bowie County, Texas to Oscar Greenberry Gentry, of Mississippi, and Ola Gentry, of Oklahoma. Billy lived in many places including his birth state of Texas, as well as Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arizona, and California. One of Billy's great-grandparents was full Cherokee Native American. Throughout his life, Billy loved games of chance, often driving an hour or more away from home to visit casinos to play cards. He regularly engaged...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Library closed -- Monday, Feb. 18, the Wasco Library will be closed for the President’s Day holiday. College counseling -- Bakersfield College DSPS/academic counselor Elvira Martinez will be available at Wasco Independence High School, 1445 Poso Dr., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. ONGOING Senior lunch – Senior center serving meal Monday-Friday at 11:25 a.m., 1280 Poplar St. MONDAY After School Movie Time — Feb. 11 at the Wasco Library, 1-3 p.m. Call 661-758-2114. STEAM Activities Club -- Crazy Science Experiments, Feb. 11, 3:30-5 p.m....
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: Elementary classes of the early 1040s as students walk in a row in step. (Notice the sagging stockings!)...
Jan. 28 Gracy Josefine Vasquez, 28, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Griffith Avenue and Highway 46 on an active misdemeanor warrant. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jan. 29 Miguel Hinojosa, 38, of Wasco, was arrested in the 800 block of Lewis Court on an active misdemeanor warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Medrano, 21, of Shafter, was arrested in the 2100 block of 7th Street for brandishing a firearm. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jan. 30 Artemio Saucedo, 23, of Wasco, was arrested in the...
Shaggy is a 2-year-old male poodle, about 10 pounds. He came in as a stray. He was wandering the neighborhood and was being kept by the people who found him. They attempted to find his owner, but no one claimed him. So, they brought him to the shelter. He is very friendly and was scanned for a microchip but nothing was found. The Animal Control staff named him Shaggy. He is available for adoption/rescue on Thursday, Feb. 7. For additional information, contact the Wasco Animal Shelter at 5409...
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 Street & 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 Seventh St. 661-758-6588 Sunday: Worship 10 a.m., youth group, 6 p.m. The Lord’s Table (Communion) first Sunday o...
There will be a ribbon cutting Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a. m. at Independence High School to celebrate the Wasco High School District’s newest collaboration with Bakersfield College. “Students will now be able to do a ‘one-stop shopping’ at Independence High when they register for college classes,” said Independence High Principal Martin Lonza. Students at Wasco High, Independence High and the community at large will be able to register for classes at BC for the fall semester. “No one from Wasco...
Adept Dental has been bringing smiles to the community of Shafter for a decade with a hometown relationship that continues to grow. Dr. Olivia Park and the rest of Adept Dental family pride themselves on giving personal care to every customer. Dr. Park was born in South Korea and was raised in New Orleans. Park graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Park has experienced corporate and private dental settings,...
Billy Lloyd Gentry was born on May 16, 1934, in Bowie County, Texas to Oscar Greenberry Gentry, of Mississippi, and Ola Gentry, of Oklahoma. Billy lived in many places including his birth state of Texas, as well as Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arizona, and California. One of Billy's great-grandparents was full Cherokee Native American. Throughout his life, Billy loved games of chance, often driving an hour or more away from home to visit casinos to play cards. He regularly engaged...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale: Sat. Feb 9th 1910 5th St. Wasco. From 8 a.m. to ?. Clothes, Home décor, Toys & miscellaneous.1t1 Yard Sale: 417 Redwood Ave, Wasco Fri & Sat 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appliances, clothes, shoes, houseware, baby boy clothes & toys.1t1 #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 #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE DIRECT TV SELECT PACKAGE! Over 150 channels, ONLY...
Darren Williams received the 2018 Recycling Award for excellence in recycling at City of Shafter's Annual Awards Banquet last Thursday night. Darren Williams, facilities manager for Grimmway Academy in Shafter, has done an outstanding job in bringing Grimmway Academy to a new standard in recycling. The school has reached a goal of "zero" waste. Zero waste means they are diverting 90 percent or more of their trash into recycling efforts. These recycling efforts include organics recycling and...
