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The county is beginning to reopen as it enters the orange tier. Retail no longer has capacity restrictions and museums, zoos and aquariums are now able to increase capacity to 50%. Places of worship are able to increase indoor capacity to 50%. Movie theaters can now increase indoor capacity 50% or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Hotels and lodging can open indoor pools and gyms and fitness centers will be able to increase indoor capacity to 25% or 100 people, whichever is fewer. Indoor pools can now be opened and restaurants are now able to inc...
On Saturday night, Shelbee Ramos handed her title of Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter to Nicole Morris. This ended the year's reign of Ramos's service as Shafter's DYW. Usually, the DYW of Shafter is kept very busy with public appearances, city functions, and competing at the state competition. Ramos competed in the state competition, held in Bakersfield, and won a "Be Your Best Self" award. The pandemic restricted Ramos' reign as DYW and did not have much opportunity to participate in any...
The renovation project of the Shafter High School stadium is under way, with the demolition of the grandstands, press box and the surrounding track. One of the highlights of the new stadium is going to be a state-of-the-art video scoreboard. Once completed, Shafter High will have the only one of its kind in the Central Valley. The board will feature the usual graphics such as scores, first downs, time and also have space for advertising, showing instant replays, and slow motion. The board will...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers an Individual Assistance Program for funeral expenses for covid-19-related deaths and officially began accepting applications on Monday, April 12. “For death to be considered for funeral assistance, it must have occurred after January 2020, and will be much like that offered after a natural disaster,” the press release stated. The statement also said that eligible applicants may apply by calling 844- 684-6833 or 800-462-7585 toll free Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All applicants mus...
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 [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. Ongoing Covid-19 testing — There will be free covid-19 testing Wednesdays and Sundays at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If you have insurance, they will be billed. Appointments can be made at lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123. Donde? Bib...
April 6 Guadalupe Gomez, 36, of Shafter, was arrested on Merced Ave and Poplar Ave for carrying a loaded firearm and possession of controlled substance. April 7 Kayla Dawn Frederickson, 27, of Shafter, was arrested on Prince Ln. and Mettler Ave on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Paola Isabel Quintero, 36, of Shafter, was arrested on E. Tulare Ave and Cherry Ave. on a felony bench warrant, misdemeanor bench warrant and controlled substance paraphernalia. April 8 Edgar Vazques, 25, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 block of E. Lerdo Hwy. for...
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Brian Leroy Edwards, 63, of Bakersfield, passed away April 11 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Brent Walker, 58, of Shafter, passed away April 5 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
One of the Wasco Animal Shelter's longest residents and a young puppy are in need of homes. Badge is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier who came in as a stray on April 6. He is great with staff and plays well with smaller dogs. He has not been tested with larger dogs. Badge has been in the shelter the longest of any of the animals there. Another dog at the shelter is Ghillie, who will become available April 22. Ghillie is a small, young male black, brindle and white/cream short-haired Shepherd/Husky...
One of the most rewarding experiences of serving as Fourth District supervisor is working with young adults that share an idealism and belief that no limits can stop what they can accomplish. I was reminded of this when I met with some of the youth leaders at Transitional Youth Mobilizing for Change, a local nonprofit that creates opportunities for young people 16-24 years of age to identify and take on issues of concern in their community. Back in the fall of 2019, these youth were inspired to...
Let me start by saying that the Christian life in the greatest life there is. It is so much better than my old life. I praise God that He rescued me from a life of hopelessness and misery. You gain by being a Christian, and you lose by not being one. Let’s look at somethings you lose by not being a Christian. You lose peace. There will be a continual uneasiness in man’s soul until he finds peace with God. Romans 5:1 therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ. Without Christ in a heart there is an int...
The community came out and bought plenty at the Wasco Woman's Club Rummage Sale. The annual sale was back this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Garages were filling up, guestrooms were piling up with items and still the women continued their quest for unusual items after being closed in for a year. The Woman's Club headquarters on 7th Street was brimming with holiday decorations and the backyard was filled with clothing and shoes. The clubhouse had several tables of...
From March 21 to March 28, participants across California were able to enjoy running or walking a 5K path of their choosing. The 5K was able to be completed indoors or outdoors, walking, hiking, or racing, for one day or for many days. Participants had eight days to finish the 5K. The Wasco FFA chapter had the opportunity to be a part of this event with five current students, four teachers and two alumni. Enrique Carrillo took first place, finishing in 21 minutes. The Wasco FFA thanked Dr....
Eighth-grade students will be having a live graduation ceremony. "The district will hold live graduation ceremonies for Thomas Jefferson and Palm Avenue Middle Schools on Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wasco High School football field," Superintendent of the Wasco Union Elementary School District Kelly Richers said. "Tickets will be limited similar to last year's ceremony. We are not sure if it will be broadcast." Richers said the eighth graders will return to school in person on Monday,...
Animal Control Officers Fidel Lara, Jr., Marco Silva and Eulalia Barraza treat their shelter animals as if they were their own pets. "We only have four dogs at the shelter right now," Lara said. "Last week our last cat was sent to a rescue." Only one person at a time has been allowed at the shelter since March 2020 and that rule is still in effect today. "Badge has been at the shelter the longest and he's only been here since April 6," Lara said. Both confirmed that the shelter does not put...
I am saddened to see the demolition of the Wasco Amtrak station. I was the editor when the Wasco Amtrak station held its ribbon cutting ceremony, and I remember how proud City Manager Larry Pennell and Mayor Fred West were. Larry Pearson, Tilo Cortez, Danny Espitia and Cheryl Wegman were on the council at that time. I remember local dignitaries attending the ribbon cutting because we were very proud of the new facility and wanted to have a celebration. The building was brand new and would...
A 27-year-old Wasco man has died after being shot, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office said. Artemio Saucedo was found by deputies near Western and Poso Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies have ruled the death a homicide, and they are continuing to investigate....
The new officers for the local JT Chapter of P.E.O were installed recently. The venue for the March meeting was at the home of Pat Ketcherside. The rustic barn and stables and fire pit provided the setting for the outdoor meeting and St. Patrick's Day-themed lunch. The resident cat provided the entertainment. Members who could not attend participated via Zoom. The meeting included a memorial service for member Virginia Yursik who had been an active member for 20 years. Old-and-new business was...
