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Hundreds gathered for Wasco's third annual Juneteenth celebration at Barket Park on Saturday, enjoying food, music and fellowship. Whitney Ballard, a member of the Juneteenth Celebration committee, said that this year was bigger and better, with a full music program and activities for the whole family.. "We have speakers, performers, some great food, a bunch of vendors with a good variety of products. We have it all this year," Ballard said. Congressman David Valadao made an appearance, along...
The Wasco City Council has approved the 2024-25 fiscal year annual operating budget, balancing general fund revenues and operating costs at $15.4 million and $15.2 million, respectively. This year's budget reflects a significant decrease from the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Last year's budget projected revenues of $18.9 million and general operating costs of $18.0 million. This reduction of approximately $4 million in revenue is primarily due to the one-time American Rescue Plan Act grant funding to...
Wasco will get a $250,000 state grant to fight fentanyl abuse under the Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Prevention Task Force Bill introduced by Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, as the City Council approved final paper work at a special meeting last week. "This drug is not just a stand-alone drug. People are lacing this drug into all kinds of other drugs, trying to get those people hooked on it," said Chief Charles Fivecoat. The city plans on spending $75,000 on personnel costs, $100,000 on training...
Wasco Code Compliance Division held its Summer Safety event on Monday at Barker Park to educate youth and parents about bike, water and fire safety, and prepare them for the summer. Code Compliance Office rChristian Tova, spearheaded the event. "We want to make sure our kids are aware of the dangers and how proper techniques are needed, being that they are going to be using their bikes more over the summer, being around pools and with the 4th of July right around the corner, learning about...
When temperatures hit 105 and above, the City of Wasco provides a haven for residents with a cooling center complete with free wi-fi, cold water and snacks. There also is complimentary transportation to and from the center between 1 and 7 p.m. when it is open. Public Works Director Luis Villa, who helps oversee the center at the Old Court House, said, "Everyone is welcome. Bring board games or books to read and enjoy some cool air." He added that the center is a benefit to the community. "Some...
I have been working for The Shafter Press since 2011, and it has been the best time I have had on a job. I love the people you meet, taking pictures, writing. The community of Shafter has been great to me and the paper through the years. When the Reed family decided to close the paper down, the City of Shafter, represented by then Mayor Cathy Prout, went to Stan Wilson and asked what could be done about resurrecting the paper. It was the City of Shafter that was one of the main reasons that we...
Awarded by the Wasco Community Scholarship Association: High School to a 4-Year College: Emily Alba, Amber Newby, Armando Saldana, Diego Gomez, Isaac Ocampo, Andy Santana, Esteban Hernandez, Zayda Orpineda Herrera, Maria de Jesus Soto Bravo, Benito Juarez, Karly Perez, Hope Valdivia, Isabella Moreno and Briseida Ruiz High School to a 2-Year College: Diego Acosta, Julian Alvarez, Estevan Nieto, Irais Aguero, Branden Green and Xitlaly Rivera Wonderful Education Program Participation: Dulce Aceves Gonzalez, Jonatan Cruz Perez, Yesenia Hernandez,...
Joe Blanchard recently earned recognition for his 30 years of dedicated service. as a teacher at Wasco High School. Throughout his time at WHS, he has taught physics, chemistry, earth and physical science, and math. "Wasco High School is a good place to teach at. I know many teachers that have taught for 30 years, but they've gone from one school to another, so they haven't taught the whole time at one school, but Wasco High has always been an excellent school to work at, and I've never wanted...
Wasco Sno-Shack is a seasonal business open from late May through Labor Day. With its doors open now, customers have the popular shaved ice cones in time for the summer heat. The business has served the community for the last 34 years. It is family owned, founded by Elvia Garza in 1991 and passed down to her daughter, Stella Guerra, in 2010. As a proud owner, Guerra said she will continue to cherish the family tradition of making the best snow cones since 1991. "It has been an honor to work at...
It was a special day for Grocery Outlet owners Amor Regis and James Sauco as they celebrated the first anniversary of their store with a festive pop-up event on Saturday. The occasion was marked by a lively community gathering with music, food and raffles, reflecting the strong bond they've tried to build with their customers over the past year. "I am blessed because people have supported us since day one, and it was a good turnout. Some people even brought their folding chairs because they...
One of the most rewarding projects of PEO, Philanthropic Education Organization, is to award scholarships to young women throughout the world. Local chapter J.T. has the unique pleasure of offering $500 scholarships to high school seniors from Wasco and Shafter high schools who have been accepted to four-year colleges. This year, three outstanding young women, Brisedia Ruiz, Airam Sotelo, and Yolanda Bailey, were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities and...
The Shafter High Generals football team has been making history, from the first Valley Championship in over 70 years to playing in Shafter's first State Championship game. For a change of pace, Coach Jerald Pierucci, some staff and 22 players set out on a cross-country trip to see some of the country's earliest history. The group have been saving and fundraising for the past two years, with each player responsible for their own bill for the trip. The group started in Boston on June 13, followed...
On the heels of Shafter's first First Friday event of the year, the city held its first Farmer's Market of the year last Saturday. The event drew more than double the crowd from last, estimated at 200, with options from fresh vegetables to honey and snacks and seasonings. There also was prepared food available, giving the crowd a variety of snacks and drinks. One of the vendors was local celebrity Jenny Holtermann, also known as Almond Girl Jenny. Also for sale was a variety of locally grown...
The Shafter Recreation Department executed a "Park Takeover" last week, invading Shafter's Community Park at Gossamer Grove and turning it into a place of fun and games. According to Shafter Recreation District Manager Phillip Jimenez, the Park Takeovers will take place all summer long, bringing a lot of activities to a different park in Shafter each week. The event takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. At Community Park, there were a lot of activities to keep the kids busy....
Shafter held its first First Friday event of the year on June 14, filling downtown with plenty for the entire family to do. Started last year, the First Friday events are put on to draw people to the downtown area of Shafter, as well as giving families in town a place to go on a Friday night, without having to go out of town to spend their dollars. The event had numerous food vendors, including Semper Fries, barbecue and homemade baked goods, as well as agua fresca and other drinks. There was...
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune encourage local organizations to let the public know about coming events and activities through this column. Drop off or mail items at the office, 455 Kern St., Suite E, in Shafter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, call 661-292-5100 or email [email protected]. Deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday prior to publication. Updates will be on TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com. ONGOING Wasco cooling center – A cooling center is now open at the Old Court House, 810 8th St., 1-7 p.m. when temperatures hit 105 and a...
The Shafter City Council approved a feasibility study to consider options for the use of the Modified Medium Correctional Facility that has been closed down for years. City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez said that discussions with a sporting company resulted in an idea of turning the facility into a building for recreational use. Pickleball was mentioned as an alternative. Mayor Chad Givens said that pickleball has grown in popularity by 600 percent the past three years. Gonzalez said that 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, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Forming and shaping forging tools from Anderson's Blacksmith Shop before it was Barker Brothers Blacksmith Shop, circa 194...
June 10 Favian Infante Cervantes, 35, was arrested in the 400 block of North Central Avenue for second degree burglary. He was booked into the Lerdo Justice Facility. Victor Adame, 20, was arrested at 1804 Hwy 46 on a felony warrant and misdemeanor warrant. He was booked into the Lerdo Justice Facility. June 11 Elois Rachelle Thomas, 43, was arrested at the intersection of Highway 46 and Palm Avenue for possession of a controlled substance for sales and a nonwhite lamp to illuminate a license plate. She was booked into the Lerdo Justice Facilit...
For many years our family has enjoyed vacationing in Cayucos. We're usually there about a week and as our family has grown, so have the activities! A couple of my favorite things to do on the beach is either fly kites (I have four of them) or ride the waves on a boogie board. Whether I'm on the beach watching the waves or actually in the waves on my board, I never get over the beauty and power of them. As I observed them several years ago, they reminded me of God's grace; beautiful and powerful. Beautiful in its "unmerited favor" of extending...
Odi came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 2-year-old male shepherd mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Odi is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior towards children is unknown. Odi will be available for adoption on Thursday, June 20, and fees will be waived. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town...
Cliff Brown, 78, of Bakersfield, passed away June 12, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Martin H. Mendoza, 51, of Delano, passed away June 10, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Esperanza Godinez de Soliz, 90, of Mexico, passed away June 17, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Angel Medina, 36, of Bakersfield, passed away June 16, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Santos Cruz Garcia, 23, of Wasco passed away June 15, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Freeman Coy Nixon was born on Aug. 15, 1944, in Bakersfield. He passed away at his home in Shafter on June 10, 2024, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Terri; his daughters, Moni Case and Doris Martin; his grandchildren, Tessa Ogles, Isis Brownlow, Collin Page, Luke Martin and Stella Martin; his brothers, Ron Perkins, Don Perkins, Bennie Nixon and Buddy Hooper; and his stepmother, Mary Nixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.C. and Jackie Nixon, and his...
James Harrison James Harrison, 90. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at Wasco Memorial Park, 300 Leonard Ave. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 14th St. Peters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
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