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The Wasco City Council approved an annual budget of $11.9 million for the 2019-2020 fiscal year at its meeting Tuesday night Two councilmembers, Danny Espitia and John Pallares, voted against approving the budget, with Espitia citing concerns about the use of Measure X funds. The "verbiage" of Measure X specifically states that these funds should be used for essential government services like public safety and street improvements, said Espitia. The operating budget for this fiscal year...
The Wasco Tribune will sponor a night out with the Reserves Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. when the local team plays the Monterey Amberjacks. There will be free hot dogs, soda and $1 admissions, courtesy of the Tribune. All are welcome....
The Wasco Reserves have turned things around by winning their four of their last five games. On Thursday, June 13, the Reserves beat the Monterey Amberjacks 4-3; on Friday, they beat the California City Whiptails 4-3; on Saturday, June 15, they beat the Tucson Saqueros 3-2 on Sunday, June 16 they beat the Saqueros again with a score of 3:2. They lost their game on Monday, June 17, to the Bakersfield Train Robbers 11-8, but came back Tuesday by defeating the Bakersfield Train Robbers 5-2. The...
Because of a new grant provided by the West Kern Consortium, Wasco students who attend Semitropic and Maple schools are able to participate in a special four-week summer program. The consortium asked that the Boys and Girls Club create a four-week summer school program to be held at Semitropic School. The grant also covers an after-school program at Semitropic through the 2019-20 school year. The Boys and Girls Club's program takes place at 25300 Highway 46, on the campus of Semitropic School....
The Orange Heart Foundation’s Taco Friday fundraiser was such a success that the event ran out of tacos at 9:30 p.m., one of the organizers said. “We had about 350 to 400 people show up,” foundation Vice President Orquedia Ocampo said of the June 14 event. “The street was packed with people and we had two taco lines going at the same time.” Outkast Catering donated all the tacos, Ocampo said. “We ran out at 9:30.” Camilo Vasquez assisted Outkast with the cooking, she added. The fundraiser he...
Behind five strong innings from Alex Hernandez and two hits from first baseman Kash Mattson, the Wasco Reserves took another game from the Sagueros in Tucson Saturday night, 3-1. Wasco goes up against onterey Amberjacks Wednesday at 7 p.m.in Wasco.- The linescore: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Wasco Reserves 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 1 Tucson Saguaros 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 ---- FRIDAY NIGHT The Wasco Reserves started strong Friday night in Tucson, but couldn't stop a big fourth inning, losing to the Sagueros, 10-4. The Reserves took an early 2-0 lead into the...
The Wasco Tiger Sharks Swim Team has been busy with two very important meets. The A team showed their skill on Saturday, June 1, and the B team displayed their skills on June 4 at Barker Park. Swimming results can be found at the Kern Swimming website at kernswimming.com. Barker Park was crowded with well over 200 people, many spread out on the grassy area eating or resting and some even reading to pass the time until it was time to watch a race. Several vendors pitched their canopies and provid...
With two drowning deaths in Kern County so far this year, one a toddler and the other a grown man, the focus on water safety has become more important for children and adults alike, a speaker told the gathering at Thursday morning's Collaborative meeting at 1950 Palm Ave. Elvie Martinez of the Kern County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit said there were 37 drownings in the county in 2017 and ten last year. She said last Sunday a man jumped into Lake Isabella. Although he had not been...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dance performance -- Planet Dance is having its Mid-Year Gala on Saturday, June 22, with doors opening at 9:15 a.m. for a 10 a.m. show at the Shafter High School Fred Starrh Auditorium. NEW: Wasco VFW -- Veterans of Foreign Wars installation June 20 at the VFW Hall, 603 E St., beginning at 6 p.m. Class of 1969 —Wasco High School Class of 1969 is looking for members for its 50th reunion. The classes of 1966-1972 also are invited. Contact Earl Grizzell or email grizzell@!comcast.net or 550-300-4410. Church hours -- Shafter Menn...
Jon Jon is a German shepherd mix, approximately 1 year old and about 40 pounds. He's waiting fo a good family to meet him and take him home. The City of Wasco Animal Control Division runs the Wasco Animal Shelter. To adopt a pet, call 661-758-7240 or stop by the Animal Shelter during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Animal Shelter is located at 5409 7th St....
June 10 Jermaine R. Maston, 34, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 43 Highway and McCombs Road for battery. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Roberto Gonzales, 23, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of Lily Street for being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Vincencio Lopez-Castro, of Shafter, was arrested in the 700 block of Scofield Road for disorderly conduct. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. June 13 Lori Marie Ramirez, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the...
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: 1940s - Wasco Business Professional Club in the 1940s. Far right is Billie Olsen; others unidentified....
A photo caption in last week's Tribune contained incorrect information. The correct caption for the picture above should have read: The Perseverance Award was presented to Madison Martinez by Vice Principal Patrick Acosta. The Tribune regrets the error....
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale: 1124 Weyand Way, Shafter, Saturday, 6/22, 7-11 a.m. Lots of misc. 1t1 Yard Sale: 296 Pine St., Shafter. Sat., 6/22, 6:30-?. Furniture, refrigerator, toys & misc. 1t1 Multifamily Yard Sale: 711 Hollywood Ave,, Shafter. Sat., 6/22, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Men-women-teens-kids clothing, home decor and misc. 1t1 #1 YARD SALE WASCO Huge Back Yard Sale: 15857 Magnolia Ave, Wasco. Sat., 6/22, 7 a.m. to dark. Little bit of everything. 1t1 #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 FOR SALE: Needs work, AS IS. $2,800.Clean bill,...
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must Be lived forward.”--Kierkegaard Is that statement right on target or what? I read that quote in a book I am reading, and it hit me squarely between the eyes! I suppose said another way is more familiar to most of us and that is “hindsight is always 20/20.” I was watching a TV show several years ago and a line on the show went something like this “our scars can tell us where we have been, but they should not dictate where we are going!” I don’t know if it is the approach of another birthday, th...
Douglas William Bolder, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Thousand Oaks. He was born in Los Angeles. Doug went to Wasco Union High School and played football and competed as a swimmer. He attended Bakersfield College. After working as a lifeguard, at Greybar Electric, and at his parents' farm in the Central Valley, Doug moved to Los Ángeles to become a grip in the motion picture industry. During his 36 years as a grip, Doug worked on countless films and tv shows, including ""The Love...
Juan Vasquez Jr., 57, passed away on June 1, 2019, in Lost Hills. He was born on Oct. 13, 1961, in El Paso, Texas, to Juan and Ramona Vasquez. Juan grew up in El Paso until the age of 13, then his family moved to Wasco. He worked with Tom's Autobody and Ron's as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with family and fishing. Juan is survived by his children, Juan Vasquez III (Denice), Michael Vasquez (Nichole), Bobby Vasquez (Krystal), Irma Vasquez (Alex) and Monica Vasquez (Ruben); his sisters,...
The Barker Park area was teeming with activity as the New Generation Church held its annual "Loving Our City" festival and the Wasco Reserves hosted the Tucson Sequeros at the Ballpark across the street. Pastor Francisco Sanchez of Iglesia Nueva Generacion (New Generation Church), at 1017 Central Ave., said the Loving Our City event was meant to bring people together so they could enjoy games, good, fellowship and a spiritual message. "We like this event because families all come together and...
Couch's Corner has been my attempt to keep the community updated and to explain how County government works and how it affects you. It is my hope that through these articles and the various other forums for which we send the community info and updates, you will be more informed about the issues and decisions we make. This week, I wanted to introduce our new fire chief, David Witt, and explain how important it is for the Board of Supervisors to make good choices regarding your department heads....
