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The City Council unanimously approved a budget for 2020-21 that includes a $1.3 million operating deficit. The city's biggest expense is for safety (contracts with the Kern County Fire Department and Sheriff's Office), accounting for nearly a third of the budget. The city will be paying more for the Kern County Fire Department contract to run for one more year and the contract for the Kern County Sheriff's Office will increase to almost $4.1 million for 2020-2021. The KCSO contract expires June...
The Shafter City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday night and approved the budget for 2020-21with a unanimous vote. The budget proposal was the same one that had been discussed over the past few weeks with minor changes. The budget projects a 7.5% decrease in sales tax revenue, with there still being a chance, according to City Manager Gabriel Gonzales, of stronger performance because of the position of online retail sales, led by Williams Sonoma. The housewares company has a call center...
An arrest was made over the weekend and three other cases were handed to the Kern County District Attorney's Office for investigation regarding a slew of illegal fireworks activity in and around Shafter. Chief Kevin Zimmermann posted a video reaching out to the community for assistance in catching the perpetrators who have been inundating the community with a series of explosions, some strong enough to rattle windows. Shafter's pet population has also been thrown into chaos with the continuous e...
There is a conundrum in Shafter and Wasco that has the cities split on the issue of wearing masks. Since the governor mandated the wearing of masks in public buildings and in situations where social distancing would not be possible, masks have been seen dotted throughout the cities. This is the case not only in stores and public buildings, but also on public streets and in parks as well. In Shafter, several local businesses have posted signs encouraging customers to wear masks, as well as...
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Wasco High and Wasco Independence High were able to hold live graduation ceremonies, although they looked different than in years past. In order to maintain social distancing, students were asked to follow a simple set of rules when stepping up to the podium to receive their diplomas. Only one administrator was at the podium at a time and did not shake graduates' hands when handing out diplomas. Everyone on the field had a mask on except the person at the...
June 15 Tomaza Antonio, 48, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 5th Street and Broadway for driving without a license, expired vehicle registration and no vehicle insurance. She was cited and released at the scene. Mia Flores, 27, of Wasco, was arrested in the 600 block of North Maple Avenue for driving on a suspended license and having a vehicle tail lamp out. She was cited and released at the scene. Aaron Garcia, 21, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for possession of a stolen vehicle, vehicle theft, possession of...
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: The family of Tina Newman: Jack, Kevin and Charles Gann with their dog, Skip, in Arizona....
Mario Mejia, 72, of Wasco, passed away June 17 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Jerry Wayne Worthy, 56, of Bakersfield, passed away June 15. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Charles Ray Bohannan, 85, of Wasco, passed away June 18. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Alejandro Carlos Lopez, 68, of Wasco, passed away June 21 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Sidney Toliver Jr., a long-time Wasco resident and a fixture in the Wasco/Shafter farming community for 55 years, passed away June 22, 2020, at age 86. Visitation will be held at the Basham & Lara Funeral Care chapel, 343 State Ave., Shafter, on Monday, June 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 14th St., Wasco. Masks/face coverings are required at both locations/events. [CORRECTION 7/4/2020: This story originally...
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...
“Few men during their lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used.” --Admiral Richard E. Byrd Born in the later 19th century, Admiral Richard Byrd was one of those men given to adventure and the intrigue of the unknown. He was best known in my memory as the one who braved frigid temperatures for long periods of time as he explored the then-unexplored regions of the South Pole and Antarctica. However, he was als...
With the summer months starting to get into full swing and triple-digit temperatures heading to the Fourth District, our office is pleased to announce that cooling centers will be open again this summer. Please see the attached information below. Our office will notify you what days and locations these cooling centers will be open. For the health, safety and comfort of our residents, the Kern County Parks Division, in cooperation with the Department of Aging and Adult Services, other Kern County...
Around the corner from F Street on Poso Drive, Fiesta Supermarket sits within walking distance from seniors at the Poso Senior Apartments. The store is filled with food items familiar to the Hispanic community. It offers its own bakery, meat market and a large selection of items often not found in regular supermarkets, such as fresh garbanzo beans. "We have foods from South America and Mexico," said store manager Attas Obaid. The meat market offers a fresh selection of meat as well as a section...
Tigers' Taekwondo, with studios in Shafter and Wasco, were back in action as training sessions began on Monday June 15. The studios had been closed for almost three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Returning students were met with a different setup, incuding a hand sanitizer station at the entrance and a laser thermometer that takes every student's temperature upon entering the building. A reading that is not within the normal range requires the student to return home and resume training...
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