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The California State Transportation Agency awarded the City of Wasco a $1 million grant for its Improving Air Quality and Economic Growth with Bus Electrification project. The grant money will be specifically used to purchase three electric buses and the infrastructure to charge them. "This way, we will be able to expand the capacity of our transit system, which is our Dial-A-Ride service. With this money, we hope to hire additional drivers and add more to our hours of operation for the...
The Wasco Rose Festival is back and set for Sept. 10. The theme for this year is the Wizard of Oz's "No Place Like Home," symbolizing the festival's return to the weekend after Labor Day. "This will be a great event, as we get over covid. People are ready to spread their wings again and get back to normalcy," said Rose Festival committee member Juan Gallardo. "It is a good way to enjoy the day and will be an amazing time. It truly is a tradition the community loves and a highlight of their year...
Since 1991, Rosie's Cakes & Cookies has been serving up delicious treats. Prepared daily and using family recipes, owner Rosa Gonzalez brings her love and passion to the art of baking. A bakery specialty is its unique sugar cookies in all different shapes, such as happy faces and unicorns. A local jewel is her cakes, the most popular one being Pink Champagne, which has a strawberry filling. "We use whipped cream because it is lighter and has fewer calories," said Gonzalez. There are a variety...
Learnin' the Ropes is a non-profit dedicated to teaching and inspiring others through the sport of jump rope. They recently performed at all Wasco junior high schools, including Thomas Jefferson Middle School. The organization is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is run and founded by the husband and wife team Nick and Kaylee Woodard. Since launching in 2017, they have presented to schools, churches, conventions, camps, workshops and corporate events. They have also performed at half-time...
Nati Crane is a 15-year-old Wasco High School musician. She has been playing the guitar and singing since age 5 and recently won first place recognition at the California FFA's Got Talent event. She beat out competitors from all over the state and performed before an audience of more than 5,000 inside the packed arena. "Being on that stage was awesome. I wasn't nervous. I was more excited, and having a crowd that large cheering you on made me feel appreciated and accomplished," Nati said. "I lov...
The Houchin Community Blood Bank bus was once again back in Wasco. It was a great turnout, with many Wasco residents donating. Those that came understood they were helping to save lives. The event was in partnership with the Wasco Knights of Columbus; Pizza Factory and Iron Valley Fitness were sponsors. The bus comes from Bakersfield every eight weeks, and the attendance gets bigger each time. "We were happy with the large crowd that came to donate. Every time we partner with the Knights of...
The City of Wasco and Wasco Code Compliance held their annual Bike Rodeo at Barker Park for their 10th time on Saturday. Kids came to enjoy a morning of bicycle awareness education to keep them safe and secure when riding their bikes. Almost 50 children attended, and each received a helmet. "I feel lucky to get my helmet. I never had one. I'm going to ride my bike to school," said 8-year-old Johnathan Sanchez. "Anytime we can get kids involved is a great day. Bike safety is critical for all...
Hall Ambulance has an open recruitment period going for their next EMT academy, which begins on Sept. 20. The Academy prepares individuals in under 10 weeks to start working in the Hall Ambulance 9-1-1 system as an emergency medical technician. An EMT works on the front line of emergency medical services as a first responder, attending to patients and providing safe transport to the hospital. The academy has training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Harvey L. Hall EMS Academy,...
The City of Wasco will offer complimentary rides on their Dial-a-Ride bus for July and August. This special will apply to all those living within the Wasco city limits. "This is a great benefit for residents because people do make use of Dial-A-Ride and not having to pay anything for the months of July and August is a savings for them. They get the benefit without incurring any cost," said Mayor Gilberto Reyna. Dial-a-Ride service is back after a hiatus due to the pandemic, staff shortages and o...
A new park at Gossamer Grove pays homage to Shafter's farming roots. Farm Park was opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month, with residents getting to check out the new facilities, including a ball court, a dog park and a landscape that resembles a farm. It is replete with rows of plants resembling rows of crops, with farm equipment displayed on the site, giving kids an up-close look at a farming landscape. The 3.25-acre park was designed by WSLA, in collaboration with landscape...
Two workshops are set to discuss the new three-cart trash collection system that is being implemented later this month in the city of Shafter. The do’s and don’ts of the system will be reviewed, with representatives from American Refuse on hand to answer any questions. The first will be Thursday, July 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.at Mannel Park and another workshop on Saturday, July 16, at Veterans Park, from 9 to 10 a.m. The change also includes the elimination of alley service in the city at the end of the month, with all trash pick-up ser...
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Waste collection –: Saturday, Aug. 13, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at 17621 Scofield Ave., Shafter 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Accepted materials include batteries, motor oil, paints, lightbulbs, pool chemicals, automotive products and mor...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter 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 Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@ The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Richland Santa Fe Grammar School around 1920....
JULY 4 Leo John Barboza, 38, of Shafter, was arrested near the intersection of Filburn Avenue and Palm Avenue for misdemeanor driving without a license, and on felony and misdemeanor bench warrants. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Irene Cortez, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 400 block of Central Avenue for misdemeanor driving without a license and displaying false tags. He was cited and released at the scene. Efidelio Chen Chomo, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of F Street for felony assault with a deadly weapon: not a...
In Acts 17:30, the Bible tells us that God once winked at the ignorance of men but now (this day and time) “Commandeth all men everywhere to repent!” What does this word “repent” mean? Does it mean we must be sorry for our sins? Yes, it does, but that is not all it means. There are many people who are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They tell themselves, “I will stop doing wrong.” They may be sorry because they are now facing the consequences of their wrongdoing. They have been found out. There are others who are sorry for doing w...
Jellybean came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately 2 years old, and is female chihuahua mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. She has been tested with small and large breeds. It is unknown if Jellybean is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children and cats; his behavior towards children and cats is unknown. Jellybean will be available for adoption on July 18. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone...
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Judith Lynne ("Judy") Schroeder-Moar, 60, died in Portland, Ore., after a brief illness. Born in Bakersfield to Karen Clarkin Schroeder and Clarence ("Sam") Schroeder, Judy grew up in Shafter. She attended Richland Elementary and Junior High and participated in Blue Birds and recreational softball and swimming. In 1980, she graduated from Shafter High School, where she majored in F-U-N. Like her mother before her, Judy never met a stranger. Her wit and zest for life drew countless friends and...
