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The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to discontinue the current Dial-a-Ride general fare ticket pass. After reviewing a staff report at the council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, staff recommended instead of terminating the Dial-a-Ride completely, it was recommended that increasing the price of the Dial-a-Ride fare pass and decreasing the number of rides per pass would reduce the losses the city has been experiencing. The city eliminated the 13-ride pre-paid card and made it 10 rides...
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....
To Wasco High alumni, the low score didn't matter -- it was the win that counted in the traditional Valentine's Day donkey basketball game. The alumni beat the FFA basketball team, 18-9. Though the FFA team beat the alumni last year, this year was more than payback as the alumni team dunked twice as many baskets. Rose Queen Elisa Flores led everyone in the National Anthem, and the game began. The teams were neck and neck throughout the first two quarters of the game. By the third quarter, the...
Wasco High FFA students discovered several of their animals had been attacked by dogs last month. In the first attack, on Jan. 16, an adult male goat was killed. The next attack, on Feb. 7, left another goat and two young female sheep injured. One sheep died later; the other continues to recover. On Feb. 10, four pregnant female goats were attacked and one was killed. The total loss is approximately $2,000, but is dependent upon whether the pregnant goats lose their babies. "In the 22 years...
After years of city campaigning, Panda Express is coming to Wasco in spring 2020. Panda Restaurant Group is expected to open its doors on a new outlet in mid-April 2020. Why Wasco? Director of Real Estate Susan Wong says that Wasco is located in the center of Central California, on Highway 46 between I-5 and Highway 99, with easy access to major highways and the interstate -- the right place for the new Panda Express. The first Panda Express opened in 1973. The restaurants create authentic...
ANNOUNCEMENTS California Rail Builders — Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, Poplar Avenue, Wasco. Sheriff’s Activities League 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. Free citizenship class -- Open enrollment. Classes are Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 302 of the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive. Call 661-758-7414 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for information. Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern...
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: Car dealer Pollock Motors in the 1950s....
Addie is an approximately 1-year-old female gray and white tabby. She is not microchipped nor spayed. She is friendly towards staff, but slightly timid. Addie is available for adoption now. If you are interested, please come by the shelter and visit her. If you have any questions, make sure to give us a call at 661-758-7240, or visit the shelter at Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ask to see #AC19-610....
Feb. 12 Benjamin Vera Raya, 32, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1500 block of 1st Street on two misdemeanor warrants. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Antonio Soto, 56, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1500 block of G Street on a misdemeanor warrant. He was cited and released at the scene. Feb. 14 Gary Ramos, 54, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 7th Street and Broadway for disorderly conduct and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Kevin Deon Sharp, 56, of Wasco, was arrested at the...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER YARD SALE -- 553 Grundy Ave., Shafter. Friday & Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Furniture, new & used clothes, 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) #3...
Local educators from Shafter, Wasco and Lost Hills got together to decorate heart-shaped sugar cookies at Thomas Jefferson Middle School Tuesday. Delta Kappa Gamma Society members arrived at TJ to hold their monthly meeting and enjoy some cookie decorating. During the business portion of the meeting, retired instructor Anna Poggi was recognized for her service to education and Denise Hamlin was recognized for her service to the chapter. Following the business meeting, the ladies were instructed...
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...
Martha Bowman, 85, of McFarland, passed away Feb. 10 in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
How many of you have bought a birthday or Christmas gift only to get it home to find out that “Batteries Not Included” was hidden in small print on the packaging. How frustrating is that? You have already bought the gift, now you have to buy batteries, too? It is especially irritating if you didn’t realize it until the person you bought the gift for opens it and can’t use it until somebody finds some batteries. Have you ever noticed when this happens, it feels like you have every size battery ev...
Another small, family-owned business is prospering in Wasco. H and A Plumbing, at 16038 Palm Ave., has been in business for over 20 years. Brothers Andres and Hector Delgado share the responsibilities. Hector Delgado was initially raised in Wasco, but upon entering junior high, his family moved to Montebello, and he is a graduate of Montebello High School. The pull of Hector's family and hometown were strong, and once he was ready to begin his career, he rejoined the family in Wasco. Andres Delg...
Wasco Woman's club celebrated several past presidents at its Feb. 11 meeting. The valentine-themed luncheon at the Woman's Club sported red tablecloths with candy hearts, Hershey's kisses and red and white "Happy Valentine's" bags. Following lunch, Councilmember Gilberto Reyna and Rotary member Dr. Wolfgang Renkin entertained the ladies with love songs. Reyna sang a couple songs in Spanish, including "Solamente una Vez" and "Celito Lindo." Renkin sang "Oh Danny Boy" and "When Irish Eyes Are...
It's showtime as the 2020 Shafter Colours Festival begins this weekend, kicking off with the Spaghetti Dinner put on by the Shafter Community Chest. The event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall. There will be live music at the venue as you dine or you can elect to get your meals to go. Thursday is also opening night for Larry Starrh's new creation, "The Big Secret," a play filled with toe-tapping music and plenty to think about. For fans of the days of yesterday, there will...
CalTrans and the Kern Council of Governments are creating a countywide rural area program which will enable the homeless to earn a wage by cleaning up litter on state highways in Kern County such as Highways 43. This past week Supervisor David Couch, representing the Board of Supervisors, worked with the two agencies to develop the contracts. Couch has placed homelessness as one of his top priorities since he was elected to the new District 4. “If you give a person a job, they can pay for housing and pay taxes,” Sal Moretti, Couch’s district di...
Gilroy's city administrator is the Shafter City Council's selection as the next Shafter city manager. The 4-1 vote Tuesday night ended a four-month search after the controversial resignation of Scott Hurlbert. Gabriel Gonzalez has 15 years of experience in the city manager role for three other cities, including Arvin and Mendota, and is excited to come to Shafter. "Even when I was in Arvin, when John Guinn was the city manager for Shafter, I could tell that the city was growing and was doing...
Nicolas was born in Santa Barbara, Jalisco, Mexico on Dec. 23, 1937, to parents Anacleto Anaya and Natividad Jimenez Cuevas. Nicolas was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a hard worker and provider for his family. Nicolas was a giving person with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Nicolas is survived by his loving wife, Dora Bravo; daughters Lorena Stotts and husband Guy Stotts, and Leticia Anaya; son, Mike Anaya; five grandchildren; five sisters; and thre...
