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A statue at St. John's Evangelical Catholic Church was vandalized last week. The statue that stood on a pedestal at the side of the church on 9th Place was disfigured after someone removed the head and arms. "There is no clear evidence as to who did this," Father Raul Sanchez-Flores said. "The church's camera only captured shadows, and the camera across the street was too far away." All Sanchez-Flores could verify was that someone saw a person cross the street but was unsure what weapon they use...
It took over four years to open the newest restaurant in Wasco. Posts were spotted on Facebook last week asking Panda Express would open – not an uncommon questions the couple of years -- and finally, on Saturday , the restaurant saw a line of cars waiting in the drive-thru. Panda Express' application was brought to the City Council four years ago but several negotiations needed to take place before the restaurant could obtain its desired spot in front of the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 4...
Shafter has a new Distinguished Young Woman, and her name is Shelbee Ramos. With the competition held online, including video interviews, taping their routines, including Self Expression and the Talent competitions, this year's program navigated through unchartered territory. With the event originally scheduled for Friday, March 20, the coronavirus situation made it necessary to first postpone the program. According to Toni Franz of the Shafter DYW program, the event was shifted to June at...
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a shooting victim on Rose Street off Griffith near James Forrest Elementary School on Monday morning. A medivac helicopter was called when deputies determined that the man was seriously wounded. He was airlifted to a local hospital. According to sheriff’s deputies, the victim is listed in critical condition. There was no suspect information immediately available, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. —Toni DeRosa...
Due to Covid-19 we had our time in the FFA cut short. Students missed out on monthly meetings, CDE completions, the chance to run for the 2020-21 officer team and our end-of-the-year friends and family banquet. It was heartbreaking to see so many members unable to partake in these activities, so we decided to hold our end-of-the-year banquet over social media. Through this, we were able to recognize our members and community leaders so they knew they were appreciated. As president of the...
Graduating students at Wasco High School are highlighted in a Celebration of the Class of 2020 on the high school's Facebook page. The virtual project was filmed in May, with students volunteering to submit their favorite photographs so a virtual slideshow could be produced, along with audio comments. "We decided to hold this type of celebration when we were not going to have an in-person graduation," Principal Kevin Tallon said. "Of course, that has changed." Tallon added that multimedia...
The 2020 Census has been in motion for months, and the response from this area has been well below the state average, leading Census Bureau staff to take action in attempting to increase the local response numbers. Shafter is lagging behind the average percentage for Kern County, with about a 54% response rate. Wasco is further behind, with a rate of 53%. There are varying opinions on reasons for low response. At a conference held at the Larry E. Reider Institute last year, several authorities...
The City of Shafter has reopened government buildings, including City Hall, with safety restrictions in place. At a recent City Council meeting, City Manager Gabriel Gonzales said, "We are opening our city buildings to the public on Monday. But, we will be observing safety guidelines to protect our staff, as well as the residents." Upon arriving at City Hall, visitors are met with a couple of canopies that are in use in case of lines outside of the building. There is a limit of two people that a...
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: Diane Trew, Bobbie Cherry and Pat Amos could be going into interior design with the help from an employee in an ad from the...
June 1 Silverio Rios, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 500 block of E Street for felony infliction of corporal injury on spouse. He was arrested and booked into the Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield. June 2 Vicente Sanchez, 39, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 7th Street and Broadway Street for felony first degree robbery. He was arrested and booked into the Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield. June 3 Jacob James Salinas, 39, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Griffith Avenue and 7th Place in Wasco for...
WASCO Barraza’s Delicioso Tacos 601 F. St. 661-758-8944 Mon.-Thurs.: 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat.: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.: 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Take out only. Hong Kong Restaurant 912 7th St. 661-758-3338 Tues.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Teresa’s Tacos Villa 441 F St. 661-758-2027 7 a.m.-2 p.m. La Imperial Taqueria 922 7th St. 661-758-2955 Open every day: 9 a.m-9 p.m. La Cabanita 169 Highway 46 661-758-4915 La Cocina Del Pablo 931 7th. St. Blue Sushi & Teriyaki 915 7th St., Wasco 661-758-2236 Take out only. Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-p.m. Sun., Mon...
By the time you read this I’m hopeful that we will be on our way in the final stages of reopening our nation and world! Who would have ever thought the entire world would go through what we have been in recent months. I can’t help but wonder what lessons we’ve all learned through this, but here are a few that come to mind: --Planning ahead is a good thing but ultimately the Lord is in control (Proverbs 16:9). --Worry can sometimes be god-like in its power, but prayer reminds us of who is really God (Philippians 4:6-7). --Relationships at churc...
Marylan Miller went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020. Marylan was born on May 6, 1940, in Pauls Valley, Okla., to George and Sally Warren. She spent most of her early years in Oklahoma City and then Corpus Christi, Texas, before moving to California when she was around 10 years old. Marylan married her high school sweetheart, Jim Miller, on July 28, 1956, and they celebrated 61 years together before his passing in 2017. They had two children, Tim and Melany. Though Marylan worked part-ti...
Richard Neumann was born March 13, 1936 as the youngest child of Carl and Elizabeth Neumann. He was born in Dos Palos and passed away on May 31, 2020, in Bakersfield. Richard met his lovely wife, Laverne, in Wasco. They were married on Feb. 26, 1966, and she preceded him in death on Msy 1, 2011. They had 3 children: Lonnie Neumann of Taft, Sandy McAvinue of Tehachapi, and John Neumann and wife Erin of Taft. They had five grandchildren: Billy Atchley (deceased), David Atchley of Bakersfield,...
Miguel Angel Lopez, 51, of McFarland, passed June 3 in Delano. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Elodia Montoya Urias, 94, of Shafter, passed away June 7 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Margaret LaRue, 90, of Wasco, passed away June 3 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Larry Cooks, 68, of Wasco, passed away June 3 in Huntington Park. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Yolanda Gutierrez Tellez, 57, of Shafter, passed away June 7 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Dagoberto Valencia, 57, of Corcoran, passed away June 8...
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Truth Church, which began its journey conducting local home Bible studies, celebrated its 10-year church and pastoral anniversary. "We have a rich apostolic heritage, coming from Greater Bakersfield First Pentecostal Church, where over 50 preachers have been sent throughout the world under the leadership of Elder I.H. Terry and Bishop Leon Frost," said Truth Church's founding pastor, Rev. Frank Cabrera, who has served since its inception in 2010. In 2009, Frank and Alicia Cabrera felt a deep...
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A one-on-one interview with staff at the Wasco State Prison was discouraged due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic; however, an online interview provided answers to many questions. Joshua Farley, correctional lieutenant, administrative assistant and public information officer at Wasco State Prison was able to answer several questions posed to the institution regarding how the prison has been handling staff and prisoners during the pandemic. "CDCR's number one priority is the health and safety of...
Breanna Jimenez, 31, of Shafter, is scheduled to appear on June 24 for a preliminary hearing on vehicular manslaughter charges related to an accident in which one of her children was killed. The incident occurred on Feb. 24 on Lerdo Highway, where Jimenez lost control of her vehicle and rolled over, ending up in an orchard. Her 6-year old son Jaden died as a result of the accident. Jimenez’s bail remains at $50,000. She also is charged with three counts of willful cruelty to a child. Observed a...
In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Margaret LaRue. Margaret was born in Arizona, Jan. 9, 1931, to Jesse and Conception Navarro. She met her beloved husband, Steve LaRue, while he was serving in the U.S. Navy, in the Korean War. They made their home in Wasco. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Steve, sons Donnie and Raymond LaRue, and grandchildren Richard Paul LaRue and Kelly Marie Nunez. She leaves behind her children, Ronald LaRue, Rick and Kay LaRue, Anthony...
