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WUESD Superintendent Kelly Richers is looking at the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the empty classrooms its created – and what he sees is not good. "It's doom and gloom for the next couple of years." Since schools are paid for each student's daily attendance, and schools are now closed for at least two months, a lot of income has been lost. "We are sure funding will be cut significantly, but the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) will probably stay similar to what we have f...
The coronavirus pandemic had taken its toll on the cities of Shafter and Wasco, along with other cities in Kern County, with closed schools, businesses and churches. Easter Sunday was a good example of the level of disruption the virus has caused. Mannel Park, usually filled with worshipers watching the sun rise as they celebrate the rising of the Son, was empty as residents were heeding the warnings of local officials about gathering in large groups for the holiday. This is on top of the...
The city has seen an influx of sightings of its mascot in recent days, with striped felines spotted all over the city. They can be seen mostly in neighborhood windows, thanks to the industrious mind of Sharon Sharp and other community members. Sharp was inspired by events recently held in other communities, in which residents put teddy bears in the windows of their homes for passersby to take pictures of when spotted. Sharp thought this would be a great way to keep kids and families involved...
Peters Funeral Home will be providing warm meal “to those who really need it” on Friday, April 24, says owner Rick Woody. Any resident of Shafter or Wasco can drive by and pick up a plate of pulled pork, beans, rice and bread between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Seniors are invited to come by between 4 and 5 p.m. There is a limit of two meals per vehicle, with identification showing Shafter or Wasco residency required. The drive-through will be at Peters’ Shafter location, 844 E. Lerdo Highway....
[BEGIN ITAL]A listing of area eateries that are open and ready to serve you with takeout. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability. Eatery owners can call in changes to 661-292-5100 or email [email protected]. WASCO Catrina’s Mexican Grill & Cantina 1345 F. St. 661-758-3435 Barraza’s Delicioso Tacos 601 F. St. 661-758-8944 Hong Kong Restaurant 912 7th St. 661-758-3338 Mon. closed, Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Teresa’s Tacos Villa 441 F. St., Wasco 661-758-2027 La Imperial Taqueria 922 7th St., Wasco 661-758-2955 Open every day 8 a.m.-...
March 30 Christopher Rodriguez, 24, of Wasco, was arrested in the 600 block of 6th Street in Wasco for burglary, being in possession of stolen property and grand theft. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. April 4 Francis Schmidt, 51, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Cabernet Drive in Wasco for battery. He was cited and released. Nathaniel Rios, 25, of Bakersfield, was arrested in the 2500 block of Highway 46 in Wasco for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting. He was cited and...
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 [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Nan Reedy, Clarence Smith and Minnie Carr in an undated photo....
Martin Roque Jr., 87, of Shafter, passed away April 11 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Thomas Wayne Brown, 68, of Bakersfield, passed away April 11 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Eliodora Espinoza, 85, of Shafter, passed away April 10 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Yoko Tonoike Martin, 78, of Shafter, passed away April 14, 2020. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
The united effort between the community and county officials to bend the curve and combat COVID-19 continues to make substantial progress. The Board of Supervisors, public health officials, and key county agencies are working around the clock to ensure the Kern County’s Emergency Operations Center functions at full capacity and that key stakeholders are updated on the county’s emergency preparedness. The EOC is tasked with ensuring local hospitals are preparing for possible surges in pat...
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Community Action Partnership of Kern was busy at Barker Park Monday morning. CPAK gave away 300 boxes of food to the first 300 families in a long line of vehicles that snaked around the block where the park is located. Some of the vehicles had more than one family inside, which meant some cars went home with two or more boxes. Cars began circling the park before 10 a.m. and entered the park via Poso and Poplar. The food didn't necessarily go to the first 300 vehicles, but instead to the first...
Palm Avenue Middle School lent out over 300 Chromebooks on Tuesday as part of their effort to keep their students engaged and connected while the schools are closed during the pandemic. Students had already received packets complete with work assignments that will be good for credit once school is back in session. A line started forming well before the 10:30 a.m. start time, but the school handled the line with an organized system that got the vehicles in and out. This program will benefit the...
The announcements that Thomas Jefferson and Palm Avenue Middle Schools were giving out Chromebooks to their students Tuesday April 14 through Thursday April 16 were found in the Tribune, on Facebook and Wasco Is. This was good news to parents because students began the second phase of distance learning on Monday. Cars began lining up outside of TJ around 9:30 a.m. for the beginning of the 10 a.m. distribution. In many vehicles, students were seated next to their parent, which gave them an...
With the onset of the coronavirus quarantine, stores are completely running out of items that used to be available in large quantities. Wasco Superstore is one of the businesses that has been able to stay open during the lockdown of nonessential businesses. They are essential because the store usually has a large quantity of much-needed items to sell during a regular year. But this is not any regular year. The virus has affected this small business like so many others. Upon entering the store,...
It was confirmed last week that five officers at Lerdo Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus. Kern County Detentions Officers Union Representative Dustin Alkire said in a statement on April 7 that the officers had tested positive for COVID-19 and are resting at home. He went on to say that they are doing well. Earlier, Sheriff Donny Youngblood announced that there were 10 sheriff's office employees with the virus. Youngblood said, "All of the employees are being isolated and are receivin...
Don Pepe's Restaurant and owner Jose Martinez not only cooked up good food this past week, but also cooked up some good old community spirit. Martinez had decided to close its doors amid the coronavirus situation to redo the floors of the restaurant. Looking at what they had, Martinez decided that they would cook the food and give it away to the community. Residents started lining up at 10 a.m., and they served plates of food, including chile verde and enchiladas until 3 p.m. Martinez said that...
A sheriff’s aide at the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility was arrested following an investigation of suspected contraband distribution. Thirteen inmates also face charges, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported. Sheriff’s aide Erik Belmontes was arrested on suspicion of unauthorized communication with an inmate, bringing a controlled drug into a jail, bringing a cell phone into a jail, possession of a controlled drug for the purpose of sales, conspiracy to commit a felony and participation in a criminal street gang. Belmontes was booked into the KCSO...
The Knights of Columbus will be holding a blood donation drive in Wasco on Friday, April 17, in partnership with the Houchin Community Blood Bank. The goal is to help alleviate shortages that have been suffered due to the coronavirus. During this pandemic, pressure has been put on the local and national blood supply. Donors are especially needed during this time, so Houchin Blood Bank is encouraging healthy donors to please come forward to participate. They will be limiting the number of donors on each bus and implementing additional safety...
