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Eighth graders will not longer be able to be retained – or "held back" – under new county policies, WUESD Superintendent Kelly Richers told the school board Tuesday night. "We cannot retain eighth graders," Richers said The basis for retention, Richers explained, is proficiency in reading, language arts and math. "The district must meet with the parents before Christmas break if a student is in danger of retention," he said, adding that a second meeting regarding the student should be held by...
A new business has opened in Wasco, and it's a family affair. When the Garcia family, originally from Sinaloa, Mexico, decided to come to California, they all wanted the same thing – the American dream, to own their own business. So everyone pitched in, pooling all their money, sharing the workload and renting the space for Delicias Sinaloenses Ice Cream Shop, 2330 Highway 46. "Our whole life, our parents have worked for minimum wage," Garcia said. "My parents wanted to see if they could s...
Wasco Union Elementary School District took some time out on Thursday to celebrate and recognize its staff. This year, the district honored distinguished alumna and former band teacher Miriam Grisso at the ceremonies. Grisso, a native of Wasco, taught band for fourth through eighth grades for 26 years at the WUESD. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the University of Southern California. She was also a flutist for the Long Beach Symphony, Westchester/Marina del Rey...
The Wasco Reserves roster has grown to 22 players for their opening day in Wasco June 1, Reserves Coach Bill Moore reported this week. "The first game is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, at the baseball park on Poso at 7:00 p.m." Moore said. "The players will play about 70 games in 70 days," Moore said. The season schedule is online at wascoreserves.com. Another player recently has been added to the roster. Evan Hirschbaum, 25. will play first base and outfield. He was a 2013 graduate of Plainedg...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: OFCC Car Club — Old Farts Car Club, Saturday, May 18. Registration starts at 8 a.m., show starts at 9 a.m. Vendors, CHP and Wasco Sheriff’s Department substation will have booths. NEW: Wasco Adult Education Center — Career and Job Training. WESTEC is having a NO COST program for adults. Participants will receive certificates upon completion in passport, basic employee safety, aid/CPR, etc. To enroll for the May 13-16 program, please call 661-758-7414. College counseling — Bakersfield College DSPS/academic counselor Elvira...
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: The 1937 Wasco School kindergarten graduating class. The school was located north of the library....
May 6 Edwin Aviles, 22, of Lost Hills, was arrested at the intersection of Sequoia Drive and Poplar Avenue for driving under the influence. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Miguel Medrano, 26, of Wasco, was arrested in the 2100 block of 7th Street for failure to appear on a misdemeanor warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Simon Diaz, 40, of Napa, was arrested in the 300 block of Central Valley Highway for failure to appear on a misdemeanor warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Brianda Uriarte, 26, of Wasco, was...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER 3-Family Yard Sale: 271 Pine St., Shafter. Sat. 5/18, 7:30 a.m to ? Bedroom furniture, twin, full mattresses, home décor & a lot of everything. 1t1 2-Family Yard Sale: 560 Willow St., Shafter. Sat. 5/18, 8 a.m. to noon. Some furniture, a go-cart, clothing & misc. 1t1 HUGE Yard Sale: Shafter, New Castle Court, Fri. 5/17, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. 5/18 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Exercise equipment, New name-brand clothing, kitchenware and misc. 1t1 Family Yard Sale: 913 Katie Court, Shafter. Sat., 5/18 6 a.m. to noon. Furniture,...
Ernesto Luis "Ernie" Maldonado, 54, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. Ernesto was born on June 1, 1964, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Teresa and Raul Maldonado. He was raised in Wasco and attended Wasco High School. He worked as a machine operator for Frito Lay and Bolthouse Farms. He was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his children, which were his pride and joy. He was known for being outgoing and sparking up a conversation with anyone nearby. He loved life and had an...
This past Monday night and Tuesday morning at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, the TRUTH Forum was long, and at times tense, but successful. We had great attendance, a lot of public input and solid interaction between the public, the supervisors and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Now, everyone measures success differently, and you can disagree with me on what constitutes success, but when the community turns out to speak in such large numbers about a subject that means so much to them I c...
John Armendariz Jr. of Perry, Ga., was born July 25, 1940, at a home in the outskirts of Bakersfield, and went to be with our Lord on April 30, 2019, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 29½ years, Lomita, as well as his two sons, John III (wife Kerry) and Bryan (wife Lupe). Sibling survivors are sisters Mary Ramirez, Sally Gonzalez (husband Jacinto), Gloria Ybarra (husband Harry) and Brother David (wife Becky). John also leaves three grandchildren, Christian, Lisa and...
Jimmy D. Carroll, 76, died on Monday, May 6, 2019, at his Shafter residence. He was born to C.H. and Margie Carroll of Oklahoma, who preceded him in death, as well as brother Eldon Carroll. Jim joined them in their heavenly home. Leaving behind his wife of 58 years, Ronnie Carroll, and two daughters, Ronda Martin and Teri Carroll, all of Shafter. Jim also left behind a great legacy of two grandchildren, Candy Hanner and Justin Martin, six great grandchildren, Shandy Lauderdale, Shae Floyd, Star...
Nay Williams, 83, of Wasco, passed away May, 8, 2019. Ruckers Mortuary, Bakersfield. Mary Nuñez, 54, of Wasco, passed away May 12, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Cofe is a male collie approximately 4 years old and weighing about 45-50 pounds. He was an owner surrender. He is scared in new surroundings and stays in the back of the kennel and trembles; however, once he becomes comfortable, he is friendly and playful. If you are interested in giving cofe your love and a home, call the Wasco Animal Shelter at 661-758-7240. We are located at 5409 7th St. Cofe's identification number is on AC19-253. -Wasco Animal Control...
It's rare to find someone who has only had one employer during their entire working career. Since he graduated from college in 1996, the assistant superintendent, Student Services, Brad Maberry, has only worked for the Wasco Union Elementary School District. Maberry graduated from California State University, Bakersfield, in 1996 with a physical education major. He then got his master's degree in educational management in 2004 from the University of La Verne, and began teaching PE at Thomas...
Shafter Animal Control, in conjunction with Kern County Animal Services, will be holding a Low Cost Vaccination and License Clinic on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m to noon. at Mannel Park in Shafter Cost for the clinic are: FVRCP vaccination $12, DHPP vaccination $12, canine influenza $12 and rabies vaccination $12. They will also be offering pet microchipping for $15. Dog licenses for unaltered dogs are $35 for one year, $65 for two years and $100 for three years. The cost for altered dogs are $15 for one year, $20 for two years, and $25 for...
This past weekend was perfect barbecue weather. Saturday was the annual Wasco Veterans of Foreign Wars tri-tip barbecue held at the VFW at 603 E St. Early ticketholders began arriving before the 11 a m. opening, and they continued to arrive well after noon. It was a good time to visit with old friends and make new ones as attendees from as far away as Fresno joined the Wasco veterans as they reminisced. Several students assisted the veterans, as well as a number of Walmart volunteers who have...
May 4 was a fun-filled Saturday in Wasco with a barbecue in the early hours and a carnival in the afternoon hours. Following the VFW tri-tip barbecue, North Kern Christian School had its annual carnival. In a large room tables had several auction items on top of them. Bid sheets were placed by each item and a beginning dollar amount was placed on each sheet. Coordinator for the fundraiser was Julie Rodarte, who has been a teacher at the school for several years. She currently teaches the...
SACRAMENTO (AP) - The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion Thursday in federal money for California's high-speed rail project, further throwing into question the future of the ambitious plan to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, with the first leg under construction going through Wasco California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately pledged to take the administration to court, though the state has not yet filed a lawsuit. The "action is illegal and a direct assault on California," Newso...
