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City officials and residents gathered on March 8 to discuss the recent increase in crime during a public safety forum. Various local officials, representatives and law enforcement were in attendance to talk about how the community could get involved in helping to reduce criminal activity in Wasco. "The meeting was organized because there is a rise in crime here in our city; some of it is violent crime. Residents are concerned that not enough is being done about it," Mayor Gilberto Reyna said....
Wasco Affordable Housing, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit created to provide the community with "decent, safe, and sanitary" housing for persons and families of low and moderate incomes. The organization has developed 493 affordable housing units in Wasco and Lost Hills. "The rental rates in Kern County have skyrocketed, making it more difficult for lower-income households to pay rents," Executive Director Antonio Hernandez said. Hernandez has been with Wasco Affordable Housing since 2006. Before...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students. Criteria for selection were based upon significant improvement in math, showing kindness to all friends, respect, and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts, and improving learning English. The students from last week were: Front row, from left, Victoria Villegas (3rd), Sophia Lopez (2nd), and Elizabeth Martinez (1st) Middle row, from left, Jonathan Zamora (5th) and Alexandra...
This year, the Wasco Bengals Cheer season kicks off with two clinics on March 15 and 17 at Barker Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Tryouts for girls ages 6-14 will be held on March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Grace Community Church. Those selected will go on to join the Wasco Bengals Cheer team. "Wasco Bengals is a nonprofit organization with a mission to keep our kids off the streets and participating in activities that not only teach them a sport, but also help them develop life skills they can...
Wasco Union Elementary School District Superintendent Kelly M. Richers recently reviewed the status of the budget, the covid -19 pandemic and an item from their monthly board meeting. According to Richers, there is just below $50 million in their regular budget for all of their staff and to cover operating expenses this year. These include salaries, insurance, retirement, facility maintenance, vehicles and other costs. Food services are not considered because it is a separate department...
Iron Valley Fitness believes that, without a doubt, regular exercise can benefit your health, mind and body. Not only does it boost energy, increase lean muscle mass, decrease risk for certain health conditions and help manage your weight, but it also improves mood and enables you to live longer. Owners Aaron De Santiago, Arturo Perez and Gerardo Cano made Wasco their home in October of 2020. Since then, none of them have received a salary, and instead, they have been reinvesting their profits...
The Shafter Woman's Club has a tradition of holding an art event during the Shafter Colours Festival, in which entrant set up displays of food, turning those cans into art. Each year, residents make people laugh with clever sayings that go with their canned food displays. This year, with the Shafter Colours Festival not being held once again, the local women decided to move forward with the event, inviting people, businesses and clubs to enter displays. The entries had to be made of canned...
Beginning March 11, masks will be recommended but not mandated at the Richland School District. Superintendent Rosa Romero sent a letter to parents regarding the change. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced he was updating the policy for mask wearing indoors for public schools. “Mask wearing is still strongly recommended and is an option for every student or staff member who wishes to wear one at any time,” Romero said in the letter. She said masks will be available for staff and students who request them. Romero also said that they are tra...
The city of Shafter is receiving a grant from the state of California that will mean a new life for the Shafter Aquatic Center, as well as improvements to its parks in the city. The Clean California grant, which the city applied for at the end of 2021, will give the city assistance in getting the Shafter Pool back in working order. The pool and Aquatic Center has been uninhabitable for the past two years, with the pool being drained and suffering damage, as well as to the surrounding...
Museum curator Stan Wilson will present the second in a series lectures at the Shafter Learning Center on Thursday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. The subject of the lecture will be “The History of Shafter through the Centennial Playing Card” deck. Wilson is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to the history of Shafter and the role the city has played in Kern County’s history. Last month, Wilson presented the history of the life and times of our namesake, General William Shafter....
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. Ongoing Wasco Elks Golf Tournament — The 2022 Wasco Elks Golf Tournament is on April 23. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and it is four-man teams. The tournament will be at the North Kern Golf Course, 17412 Quality Road, Bakersfield. Call Sergio at 661...
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, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The former Wasco Theatre was built in 1925. In 1939 it was taken over by the Panero Theatres chain and was remodeled to the plans of architect S....
March 3 Brayan Arturo Cruz Morales, 20, was arrested on 1300 Belmont Ave., Delano for carrying a loaded firearm in person/vehicle in a public place, carrying loaded firearm – criminal street gang, carrying a loaded firearm – not registered owner, child cruelty, obstructing public officer and participating in a criminal street gang. Juan Jose Flores, 46, of Shafter, was arrested on N Wall St. and Golden West Ave. on a outside warrant. Juan Carlos Bojorquez, 33, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 Block of Potter St. for false imprison with vio...
The city and GAF will be celebrating the Shafter Learning Center's new expanded area March 16. The ribbon cutting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the center and everyone is welcome. After the ribbon cutting, attendees will be able to tour the new facilities. The new expansion includes new classrooms, outdoor areas with shade, as well as activity areas which can be used for different projects. Several city dignitaries will be on hand for the ribbon cutting, as well as representatives from GAF Roofin...
A Delano man has been arrested in connection with two separate shootings in Wasco including an attempted murder case, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies identified Brayan Morales, 20, on March 3 as a suspect involved in a shooting on Dec. 27, 2021 near the intersection of Broadway and 15th Street, deputies said in a press release. In addition to the offenses committed on Dec. 27, 2021, Morales was also identified as a suspect involved in the attempted murder and attempted r...
In February, Wasco Future Farmer's of America and the AG Boosters hosted the 28 Days of Winning fundraiser. There were prizes, and every day there was a live stream video on Facebook and Instagram announcing the daily winners. The Ag Boosters is a nonprofit organization designed to support the Wasco High School FFA program, including providing scholarships to members. Fourteen students received their 2022 California FFA State degree. This degree is the highest in the California FFA Association....
Alicia Pompa, a freshman at Taft College, was recognized as the Player of the Week for the Taft Cougars Softball team last week, after going a combined 5-9 at the plate, while playing a perfect two games at shortstop. The Cougars took two games from visiting Ohlone College. They took game one of a doubleheader by a score of 11-3, and completed the sweep with a 7-3 win in the second game. Taft got 11 hits in the first game. In the game, Pompa had a two run double, ending the game by going 3-4 at...
The Shafter Young Adult Theater presented the Broadway hit "Newsies" last weekend. The group, led by Director Chad Givens, most of the actors were learning on the job as far as the dancing goes. "Out of the entire company, there were two or three kids who are dancers. The rest of the cast were learning to dance as the production went on," said Givens. Newsies is based on a real story in which a strike took place with a number of newspaper deliverers and sellers, or "newsies," when publishing...
You know that moment in the movies... someone who's terrified of heights must climb out on a ledge or jump between two high buildings. And they look down and the fear that overwhelms them almost makes them lose their grip and fall. We live in uncertain, scary times and the last thing we need to do is look down. If you look down... at your problems and your worries for too long, you'll soon be depressed and afraid to go on. If you look down... at your cell phone or tablet and read all the contradictory opinions, hatred and arguing, gloom and...
The Richland School District celebrated a championship last week when the Richland Junior High Girls Basketball team finished their season undefeated, winning the championship. This gives them a chance to advance to a tournament held for the other undefeated teams in the county. In other Richland news, Golden Oak students and staff celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss by holding a Dress Up Day, with students going to school dressed as their favorite character or occupation. There were doctors,...
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Martha Jane Huntington, 81, of Bakersfield passed away March 1, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Shafter. Purcella Kasen, 24, of Wasco passed away Feb. 24, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home Wasco....
