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A graduating class of 353 students received their diplomas last Thursday at Wasco High School's football stadium. Telling the graduates her best advice was to "work hard and do the very best that you can," Superintendent Lori Albrecht had all the students graduating with an associate degree from Bakersfield College along with their high school diploma stand and be recognized for their hard work and dedication. The first student speaker was Valedictorian Veronica Garcia, who recommended to her...
Thomas Jefferson Middle School was the first of three Wasco schools to hold its annual graduation ceremony on May 23 at 7 p.m. on the football field. Wasco High School's football field began filling up at least an hour before beginning its eighth-grade graduation ceremony for 323 students. Cars lined nearby streets and filled the high school parking lots as swarms of people entered the gates for the ceremony. Both sides of the bleachers were filled. Superintendent Kelly Richers welcomed...
Insufficient staff, limited resources and outdated facilities continue to discourage the animal shelter's ability to function well, the City Council was told Tuesday night. Public Works Director Biridiana Bishop and Marco Silva presented concerns to the council regarding deteriorating animal control services. Silva explained how the current kenneling facilities endanger the animals and people who come to visit. "We do the best with what we go t... but a lot of times the dogs chew right through t...
Wasco welcomed its first professional baseball team ever Saturday night with the Reserves first home game at the Ballpark. Music from the press box filled the stadium. The lights lit up the diamond at dusk. The field was ready, the teams were lined up and after presenting the colors, the VFW led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and Rocky Garza sang the Star Spangled Banner prior to the first pitch being thrown. The Bakersfield Train Robbers were up first, with about 75 spectators – along w...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Farmers Market — Wasco Downtown Business Association in partnership with the City of Wasco. Every Wednesday June 12-Aug. 14, 4-8 p.m. Parking lot across the street from the Sheriff’s Department. EBT & Senior WIC accepted. NEW: Trail grand opening — You’re invited to celebrate with us! Thursday, June 6, at Cormack Park, 1401 6th St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join in the presentation of the 8th Born Learning Trail installation in Wasco. Walk the trail with children and enjoy the interactive learning activities. First 30 childre...
May 27 Lissette Aguilar, 40, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of F Street for active warrants. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Ruiz-Jimenez, 38, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1600 block of Poso Drive for battery. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Edwin Aviles, 22, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of Broadway for disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, and hit and run. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Anthony Jose Hernandez, 35, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1600 block of Poplar Avenue for res...
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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Wasco High School 50th class reunion, Class of 1937....
Jose C. Trujillo, 87, passed away on June 2, 2019 at Golden Living in Shafter. He was born on Dec. 9, 1931 in San Ignacio, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Luis and Juanita Trujillo. He grew up in San Ignacio, where he resided until coming to the United States in 1956. Jose married Elena Rodriguez on June 25, 1961 in San Fernando. They were happily married for 57 years. They moved in 1970 to Wasco, where he worked for Riccomini Farms until he retired in 1995. Jose enjoyed playing the guitar, doing yard wor...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER 2-FAMILY YARD SALE: 251 Golden West Ave., Sat 6/8, 7 a.m. to ?. Couches, tires, bookshelf, bikes, variety of clothing and lots of misc. 1t1 1 PRICE TAKES IT ALL YARD SALE: Alley at 427 Shaw Ave.,. 6/8 from 8 a.m. to ?. 40” Flat screen TV, iron base table, box of NEW Mary Kay, many boxes of clean clothes & various items. 1t1 Yard Sale: 340 Cross St., Shafter, Saturday, 6/8. 7 a.m. to noon. Nice clothes, dishes, movies, almost-new futon. Lots of misc. items. 1t1 Yard Sale: 440 Louise St., Shafter, Fri. 6/7 & Sat 6/8, 7 a.m. t...
Jose Trujillo, 87, of Wasco, passed away June 2 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Sergeant is 3-4 years old and is a Doberman mix. He isn't real big and only weighs 65 pounds. Sergeant is a very sweet boy. The dog was left abandoned at a house when the owners moved. He's good on a leash and minds well. Sergeant is good with other. Come see Sergeant at the Wasco Animal Shelter, 5409 7th St. You just might be surprised who you'll find waiting for you to claim. The shelter is open Monday-Friday except holidays from 8 a.m. until 4 p. m. Call 661-758-7240. -Wasco Animal...
One-hundred thirteen students graduated from Wasco Independence High School on Tuesday in the Wasco High auditorium. The graduates were all seated in the front rows of the auditorium waiting to be walk across the stage. For many, it's been a long struggle to reach this milestone, and for others it's just one step further in preparation for their future. Katie Moreno sang the National Anthem for the attendees. The first student presentation was given by Independent Studies Program student...
Small family businesses are everywhere in Wasco. Some have been around for several years, such as Jerry's Pet Feed and Blue Sushi, while others are new to the area, such as Delicias Sinaloenses Ice Cream Shop and Sweet 7th Street Cookies and Cupcakes. Planet Dance, at 641 F St., has been around since 2002 and is gearing up for its Mid-Year Gala on Saturday, June 22. The owner of Planet Dance is Corine Matera, who also owns Planet Dance Boutique in Bakersfield at 4909 Stockdale Highway. Matera's...
Almost from the time of the Model T to the day of the Tesla, Hitchcock Auto Parts has been the go-to source for Shafter residents in need of items to keep their vehicles running smoothly. Now in its 96th year in business, Hitchcock has seen generations of drivers come and go. Owner Jesse Escobedo says several generations of families keep coming back, making his customers feel more like family. Escobedo has owned Hitchcock since 1986. Escobedo credits the loyal customer base and Shafter's...
About 100 kids and a large group of adults participated in this year's Bike Rodeo. The Bike Rodeo was held on Tuesday at Barker Park and was hosted by the city's Code Compliance department. "This event is special to all the Wasco code officers," Code Compliance Officer Sergio Gonzalez, Jr. said. "It's a great opportunity to teach kids bike safety and give away brand-new bikes." A large group of adults volunteered for this special event. Each child received a free helmet, reflective decals, a...
Although its ribbon cutting was last week, city officials already were regular customers of a new ice cream shop in town. Mayor Alex Garcia said he had visited Delicias Sinaloenses, at 2330 Highway 46, several times before its official grand opening May 31, and that several City Hall staffers were fans of the shop as well. The Garcia family – no relation to the mayor – moved from Sinaloa, Mexico, to Bakersfield, and the family pooled their money to help the parents buy the ice cream store. The...
The Wasco Rserves lost to Monterey on Saturday, 5-3, despite a late-innings push to make up the difference. The Reserves, now 3-6 in Pecos League play, have a chance to get back at the Amberjacks Sunday in Monterey at 4 p.m. The return to the Wasco Ballpark on Monday against the High Desert Yardbirds at 7 p.m....
The Wasco Reserves are looking to come back to Wasco fon winning note today a 7 p.m. at the ballpark against the High Desert Yardbirds. Sunday, the new team was unable to extend their two-game winning streak against the Monterey Amberjacks, losing 5-3. Alex Goodman took the loss for the locals. The defeat puts the Reserves' record at 3-7. The visiting Yardbirds will come into the game at 7-4. The linescore: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E WAS 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 MON 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 5 5 0 The...
