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Wasco is once again on a restricted watering schedule. "Wasco is part of a group of cities and irrigation districts in a management area that implements the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), which requires local water users to bring groundwater use to sustainable levels by the early 2040s," City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez said. "SGMA directs local agencies and stakeholders to develop institutions, plans and implementation strategies to manage their groundwater resources sustaina...
A new city manager has been hired in Shafter. Wasco already has one in Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez. A story in the Wasco Tribune's Feb. 20 edition mistakenly headlined that the selection was made in Wasco, which led to a number of phone calls to City Hall in both city's, as well as the paper's office. The Tribune regrets the error....
Attendees at the monthly Wasco Coalition meeting received a lesson on beating criminals at their own game. The Kern County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit was the guest at the Feb. 5 meeting at Old Courthouse. Crime Prevention Specialist Elvie Martinez highlighted several safeguards against criminals that often loiter around doorways, down hallways and even in business establishments. Martinez provided tips on how to make crime more difficult for the criminal. "Cameras are always good to...
The WUESD came very close their budgets for renovations on Palm Avenue School and the district MOT building construction project. At Palm Avenue, Superintendent Kelly Richers explained that funds were originally placed in a contingency account and are meant to cover unanticipated expenses; however, if there are no unanticipated expenses, the district gets that money back and can keep the funds. That amount was $1,743, he said in a report reviewed by the Board of Trustees Tuesday night. On the Maintenance, Operations and Transportation...
Vanguard Medical Corp. is run like the medical practices of old. The medical practices at 565 Kern St. in Shafter and 845 7th St. in Wasco are rural health clinics. Each is a primary care facility comprised of three doctors, one part-time obstetrician, one physician's assistant and one chiropractor. The staff works to be friendly and welcoming to all who enter their doors. "We serve a lot of elderly patients," Sunner said. "We offer a more personalized medical office for our patients, and we go...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: California Rail Builders — Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, Poplar Avenue, Wasco. NEW: Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) 16th Annual Fishing Derby— SAL at the Park at Riverwalk, Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 a.m.-noon. For more information call Deputy Patrick Basquez, 661-758-7266. NEW: Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents Day. Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso...
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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: WHS Letter Girls, majorettes and marching band in parade in the 1960s...
Feb. 4 Rachel Rebecca Moore, 36, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1200 block of Poplar Avenue on an active misdemeanor warrant. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Manuel Reyes, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1900 block of 5th Street for reckless driving, tinted windows and modified vehicle exhaust. He was cited and released at the scene. Feb. 5 Michael Smith, 29, of Shafter, was arrested at the intersection of Poso Drive and E Street for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Angel Soto, 29,...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Big Yard Sale – Fri., 2/14, & Sat., 2/15, at 553 Grundy Ave., Shafter, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Furniture, clothing and misc. WASCO . #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, non-op. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Call 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 1-day vacation. Tax deductible, Free towing, All paperwork taken care of. Call 844-491-2884 (Cal- SCAN)...
Lavinia Marie Noldon was born on June 18, 1960, and passed away on Feb. 2, 2020. She leaves cherishing the memory of her daughter, Janieka Debbs, and son, Jovan Debbs; her three grandchildren, Destiny, Lanyiah, and Todd "Bubbas," who she loved dearly; and her sister, Brigitte Noldon, and two brothers, Joseph and Vincent Noldon. Our mother will be truly and dearly missed -- we love you, Mom. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Truelight Baptist Church, 1104 14th...
Ice came in as a stray alongside Sapphire. He is approximately a 6-month-old male Husky. He was scanned for microchip and nothing was found. Ice is great with staff and other dogs. He will be available for adoption on Feb. 18. Ice has a medium coat that is black, white and cream. He is just a puppy and would be a great addition to a family. If you are interested in him, please come by the shelter and give him a visit! Reference AC20-73 ICE. Call the animal shelter at 661-758-7420 or come by...
Dwayne Douglas Hutson was born in Enid, Okla., to Lloyd Jackson Hutson and Ada Blanche (Mitchell), joining siblings Pauline, Lowell, Margie and L J. At the age of 8, Dwayne, along with his parents, moved to Wasco. Dwayne graduated from Wasco High School in 1954. On a football scholarship, he went on to attend Porterville College. After the death of his father in 1955, Dwayne moved back to Wasco. He met the love of his life, Patsy (Stephens), at Beaner's, and they married March 1, 1958. He...
A new city manager has been hired in Shafter. Wasco already has one in Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez. A story in the Wasco Tribune's Feb. 20 edition mistakenly headlined that the selection was made in Wasco, which led to a number of phone calls to City Hall in both city's, as well as the paper's office. The Tribune regrets the error....
