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As tough as it has been for groups to get together with the quarantine and 6-foot social distancing, some activities in town have been able to move forward with a modified schedule. The Wasco Tigersharks Swimming Organization is now led by President Joaquin Castillo. He provided an update on the upcoming Tigersharks schedule. "Practice begins July 6 and ends July 30," he said. "There are no swim meets this year, but we will be working with swimmers to improve their technique for the 2021...
Harassment, no matter what kind, often leads to serious consequences. Students at Wasco High School (WHS) who are a part of Reform WHS are getting the word out that they demand to be heard and listened to by the powers that be. About 25 students were in front of the high school auditorium with signs declaring their intent to be heard and that action must be taken against anyone who bullies or verbally or sexually harasses students. The complaint is that they are tired of any type of harassment...
PrimeX, the local grower, producer and international trader, has shut down until July 3 after 31 employees tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. A worker first tested positive for the virus on June 10. After picketers protested outside the company’s facility on Wildwood on June 25 demanding free protective masks, gloves and more information from the company, all workers were sent home that day. On Thursday, a message on the PrimeX website said, “PrimeX office and warehouse will be closed Monday, June 29, through Friday, July 3, to allow 9ou...
The Shafter City Council held a special meeting this week to assist the Police Department in their fight against violators of illegal fireworks ordinances. On Thursday, June 25, the council voted unanimously to approve a resolution that would cost those citizens who shoot off or have possession of illegal fireworks $1,000. City Attorney Marco Martinez addressed the council and said that there are different ways that violators can be pursued. "There is the criminal route, in which the Police...
One group of the population that has been hit hard with the current pandemic is the animal residents of the county, with its shelters limiting their services, including suspending all adoptions and rescues. In March, all adoptions and rescues were suspended. Last week, however, Shafter's shelter reopened to the public, with all services in operation, including adoptions. There are guidelines to follow: All business is by appointment only, and face coverings are required to enter the shelter...
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING Cooling off -- Shafter’s cooling center will be open at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset Ave., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents using the center are encouraged to bring their favorite nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, reading materials, games, etc. Face...
June 22 Luis Antonio Mendez, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Cedar Avenue for disobeying a court order and obstructing a peace officer. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Paul Dean Weaver, 44, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 7th Street and D Street for possession of a controlled substance, expired vehicle registration, no vehicle insurance and no vehicle registration tab. He was cited and released at the scene. June 23 Simon Jaime, 25, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1100 block of Poso Drive for failure to stop...
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: The 1977-78 Wasco High School FFA. Third from left, bottom row, is Kenny Newman....
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.: Clo...
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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 86. Visitation was June 29 at Basham & Lara Funeral Care Chapel, 343 State Ave. Shafter. Services were June 30 at Truelight Missionary Baptist Church, Wasco. [CORRECTION: This obituary originally ran in the June 25 issue of the Tribune. That story included the incorrect birthday for Sidney Tolliver. The Tribune regrets the error.]...
Baudelia Vargas Mendoza, 94, of Shafter passed away June 29. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Kathy Gentry, 66, of Wasco, passed away June 27. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Elena Hinojosa, 79, of Corcoran, passed away June 25 in Wisconsin. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Daniel Marquez Chavez, 43, of Wasco, passed away June 28 in Los Angeles. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco Miguel Angel Antonio, 43, of Wasco, passed away June 26 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco...
It is that time of year again. The weather is warming, trees and plants are needing to drink more water to keep that green hue, and there are the sounds of bombs bursting in air. No, you are not in downtown Baghdad. You are in Shafter coming close to the Fourth of July. Yes, the city seems to be under siege, and it’s not some terrorist organization, it is all friendly fire. This year seems to be a lot worse than any in recent memory. You can’t go one night without seeing a bunch of illegal firew...
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Why did God create me with stinky armpits?” Maybe it’s just me. But I have often wondered what purpose armpit odor has. Before i give you my answer, let me tell you a short story that may give us some insight. A college professor was teaching his class. The professor challenged his students with this question; “Did God create everything that exists?” One student bravely answered, “Yes, He did.” So the professor responded stating, “I guess since evil exis...
Due to a production error, a photo of the school staff at last week's graduation was misidentified. It was the Wasco Independence High School staff at their commencement, not WHS. The Tribune regrets the error....
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Shafter High School sent their senior class across the stage, ending what was an unprecedented school year where a graduation ceremony had seemed unlikely just a couple of months ago. Wednesday, June 24, at the Shafter High Football stadium, the Class of 2020 received their diplomas, opening the next chapter in their lives. Each senior was allowed two guests who could be seated with them on the football field. The bleachers were empty, with the full area of the foot...
The Walmart Distribution Center in Shafter, which has seen its opening date pushed back into the spring of 2021, celebrated the Fourth of July with a flag raising and a fundraiser benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. Caleb Dobbs, the event coordinator, said this was the first time the flag was raised at the facility. The Shafter Police Department was on hand as well. Distribution Center 8522 has hit some delays in scheduling its opening date. With much of its equipment coming from...
One group of the population that has been hit hard with the current pandemic is the animal residents of the county, with its shelters limiting their services, including suspending all adoptions and rescues. In March, all adoptions and rescues were suspended. Last week, however, Shafter's shelter reopened to the public, with all services in operation, including adoptions. There are guidelines to follow: All business is by appointment only, and face coverings are required to enter the shelter...
Hoping to restart meetings in August, the Wasco Woman's Club will be led by incoming President Cheryl Woody, center, First Vice President Linda Dieter, left, and outgoing President Marlene Swan....
