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High Speed Rail conducted an open house to update the public on current progress of the project's construction through the Central Valley on Tuesday at the Wasco Community Center. Toni Tinoco, information officer for High Speed Rail, said the 2020 Business Plan was released in mid–February and is available for public review on the HSR website, hsr.ca.gov. There is a 60-day opportunity for public review, and comments can be made on-line. It is anticipated that electric-powered trains will be runn...
Lost Hills is a city approximately 33 miles from Shafter; however, the drive to the Lost Hills Union School District Office at 20851 Pavilion Way can take well over an hour if you don't know where the office is located. The school district sits on 26 acres encompassing an elementary school (K-5) and a middle school (6-8). "We have 112 elementary students and 180 middle school students with a total of 292 students within the district," Favereaux said. The first view of the district is the fairly...
The Negro Baseball League was an important part of Wasco in the 1920s. One of the local players was Artis "Art" Demery. Born in Boley, Okla., Demery was the second of six children for Phil and Lela Demery. In the midst of the Great Depression and segregation, the 1930s were difficult for the Demery family. During the Dust Bowl migration to California, jobs were hard to come by. The family moved to New Mexico and later relocated to El Paso, Texas. His daughter says that as a youngster he would...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Mobile clinic — Friday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wasco Library Branch. UPDATED: Free tax filing — The United Way of Kern County is once again offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to help in the filing of 2019 tax returns March 13, 27 and April 10. Contact the Shafter City Hall at 661-746-5001 for more details. 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. Volunt...
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: 1940s Wasco Elementary School District older building....
Bandit is a small black, white and cream short-haired terrier mix. He came in as owner surrender alongside his siblings. He is approximately 6 months old. He's not microchipped or neutered. Bandit is great with staff and other dogs. Bandit is available for adoption; if you are interested in him please come by the shelter. If you want to take home the cutest dog of the bunch, visit Bandit at the Wasco Animal Shelter, 4509 7th Street, 661-758-7240. Their hours are Monday through Friday (except...
Christopher Vinnie Reyes is the latest addition to the 2020 Wasco Reserve baseball team. Christopher – who prefers to be called "Reyes" – grew up in El Monte. He graduated from Arroyo High School and attended Pasadena City College, East Los Angeles College and Lewis & Clark State College. Reyes played shortstop in high school and infield, outfield and pitcher while in college. In March 2011, he played for the East Los Angeles College Huskies, went 4-1 on the hill and was awarded Honorable Men...
A 6-year-old boy died in rollover accident in Shafter on Friday afternoon. Jaden Jimenez was airlifted from the scene and later succumbed to his injuries. The two other occupants of the car, including the driver, had not been identified as of Tuesday night. At about 3:30 p.m., the Shafter Police Department was dispatched to the mishap in the 30000 block of West Tulare Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers found three occupants in the vehicle . Police said the vehicle left the roadway and rolled ove...
The churches of Wasco are listed alphabetically followed by the names of their pastors, addresses, phone numbers and services. If a church would like to be listed or if a change needs to be made please contact Erica Soriano at 661-292-5100 or [email protected]. 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 Nazarene 4th & Poplar First Assembly of God 600 Broadway St. 661-758-6380...
Walmart presented three donations to local groups recently. Last week, Walmart donated $1,000 to the VFW, $500 to Teresa Burke Elementary School and $250 to the Wasco Little League. Some Walmart faces are becoming increasingly familiar to Wasco residents as they assist various groups with fundraisers in town. Walmart donated labor to activities of these three groups. They assisted VFW volunteers in painting the white crosses that are placed in the cemetery on Memorial Day weekend, as well as...
Vanguard Medical Corporation is run like the medical practices of old. The practice locations in Wasco at 845 7th St. and in Shafter at 565 Kern Street are rural health clinics. Both clinics are primary care facilities founded by Dr. Chan Park. The clinics have three doctors, one part-time obstetrician, two physician assistants, two nurse practitioners and two chiropractors. Chan H. Park, J.D., Jae J. Kim, M.D., Joon Moon, M.D., and Chibuikle Anucha, M.D., Jose Reyes, D.C., Alicia Garcia, D.C,....
Nicolas Anaya 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;...
Paul Lee Evans, 78, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 22. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
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"If you always tell the truth you never have to change your story!!" --Mark Twain "To thine own self be true..." -- Shakespeare I suppose that being reared by a father who could accept just about any frailty from his kids except lying, the thoughts of today ring as true as any in my spirit. Yet in our society today we are bombarded by the "situational ethics" that says it is okay to lie, stretch or "sugarcoat the truth," especially if it benefits our personal happiness or success. Jesus says,...
