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SHAFTER As reported by the Shafter Police Department: Aug. 26 Cinthia Olivia Rizo, 42, of Shafter, was arrested at Mannel Avenue and State Avenue for felony possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a loaded firearm and conspiracy to commit a crime. Javier Antonio Parada, 41, of Shafter, was arrested at Mannel Avenue and State Avenue for felony possession of a firearm and ammunition; carrying a loaded firearm and conspiracy to commit a crime. Isabel Gomez Jr., 37, of Shafter, was arrested at Mannel Avenue and State...
Get ready for a weekend of festive fun at the Rose Festival! The excitement begins with the Miss Wasco Rose Queen Pageant, where the community's most graceful and talented young women will compete for the coveted crown. On Friday, immerse yourself in joyful celebration and recognition at the Wasco Elk Ladies' Evening of Wine and Roses-an event that promises a delightful blend of fine wines and special moments. Saturday is packed with activities, starting with the Color Blast...
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I am in love with the story of the loaves and fish. We see this moment with Jesus and the disciples feeding the five thousand, and we look at the miracle that was performed at that moment, asking ourselves, "How can it be?" But when you take a little time to dive into this story you may find a very interesting twist to what we know. Matthew 14:15: "That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away so...
Meet Star, a sweet 5-year-old pitbull eager to find a family to call her own. She came to the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray but quickly won over our staff. Star gets along well with dogs of all sizes. While we're unsure if she's house or crate trained, we're confident she'll adapt beautifully with a little patience. Star will be available for adoption on Thursday, Sept. 5, with adoption fees waived. She could be the perfect addition to your home! --Wasco Animal...
Magdaleno F. Aguilera, 82, of Delano, passed away Aug. 27, in Delano. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
The Wasco High Tigers rebounded from their season-opening loss to Porterville by beating the Wolfpack of Ridgeview on Friday night, 22-14. Chad Martinez's squad had a balanced performance by the offense and defense, each helping the other in many instances throughout the game. The Tigers took an 8-0 lead in the first quarter when Hami Lopez scored the first of his three touchdowns of the game, putting the Tigers up 8-0 after the two-point conversion. Lopez found the end zone...
The Shafter High Generals opened their home schedule with a rout of the Arvin Bears, 56-13, last Thursday night.The victory was a costly one, though, as the team lost the services of their starting quarterback for the majority of the season. Ezekiel Osborn, the junior signal-caller for the Generals, was injured during the game. Osborn didn't miss a single play and finished the game apparently okay. But, after the game, an examination determined that Osborn had broken his...
The Shafter Library and Learning Center is busy offering a variety of classes to the young and old, while also supplying a library full of books to entertain and teach Shafter residents. They also satisfy those residents who have a passion for art as well, displaying a different artist's work on their walls. The center just changed the artwork to feature a local artist who spent over 30 years teaching in the classroom, as well as entertaining people with her talent of...
The Wasco AG Boosters hosted the 5th Annual Charles Craig Classic Invitational at the Wasco High School Farm over the weekend. The event brought together WHS FFA students, FFA and 4-H members from Shafter, Delano, Taft, North Kern and Delano.. Participants competed for the best of the best in breed, market and showmanship with their pygmy goats, poultry, rabbits, swine, lambs and cattle. For Victoria Carriño, it was a new experience. "Last year my friend had an animal. I...
The Shafter City Council approved a $200,000 budget amendment to help fund the city's capital improvement project for the city's core. The council approved a contract between the city and Westrock LLC to complete the Street Improvement Project. The project includes pavement resurfacing, striping, repairs, sidewalks and curbs. Westrock was the lowest bid out of five that were submitted. Their bid came to $616,616.00. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract. Accord...
On Friday, a special City Council meeting was held to interview candidates for the District 5 vacancy left by the resignation of former Mayor Alex Garcia. This meeting was the next step in filling the seat, and there was only one applicant: Miguel A. Raya. On Aug. 6, the council decided to fill the vacancy by appointing an eligible elector. The council instructed staff to announce the vacancy and accept applications. The appointee will serve until the Nov. 5 General Municipal...
The City Council appointed Miguel A. Raya to fill the District 5 council vacancy Tuesday night. After the city clerk administered an oath of office, Raya took his seat alongside the other council members. Raya expressed his feelings after being sworn in: "I was happy that I finally realized one of my goals to serve Wasco. Being a resident of Wasco and loving my community, I want to be a part of the council and contribute to helping grow Wasco with the board." He shared that...
Shafter High is holding a No Football Friday Movie Night on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Shafter High Football Stadium. The event is free to the community to attend. They will be showing the movie "Lego: Batman" on the giant scoreboard screen at the stadium.The event will start at 7 p.m. and end at 9:30. According to Principal Russell Shipley, the Generals have a bye this week and they wanted to make the most of the opportunity. "The community is so supportive of our football...
Ralph Goehring, whose family roots go back in Shafter for generations, has been enjoying a "love" affair with tennis for decades. Goehring is owner of the Templeton Tennis Ranch, a facility that is home to the only professional tennis tournament in Central California. The fifth edition of the Central Coast Tennis Classic is held annually in a small northern San Luis Obispo County town, Templeton, an unlikely spot for professional tennis. Concentrating in business, Goehring...
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 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Wasco High School students Gabri Peterson, Byron Kroeker and Brent Kearnes of the Drum and Bugle Corps practice for the flag...
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Shafter High reunion – Class of 1994 Reunion early sale, $40 per person for dinner and raffle. Oct. 19 5...
Being the 2023 Miss Wasco Rose Queen has been one of the biggest honors and titles I have ever held. It is still hard for me to find the words to describe how exactly I felt when I heard the MC say that contestant number 14, Esmeralda Rodriguez, was the winner of the pageant because of all the emotions that took over me. I was shocked, excited, happy and even fearful. That fear quickly left me as I let confidence take over my emotions. Getting ready for an event each day felt...
The 2nd to None and Orange Heart Foundation Men's Basketball Tournament, in partnership with the Wasco Rose Festival, will take place Friday, Sept. 6, and run through Sunday, Sept. 8. The entry fee is $5, and all funds raised will support the organization's youth basketball program. "It's going to be a very competitive and exciting tournament," said Eddie Velasquez, coach and owner of the 2nd to None basketball organization. "We have a total of 10 teams, including a couple of...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District will host the Run for the Roses Color Blast Fun Run on Saturday, Sept.7, starting at 7:30 a.m. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 3K walk, with the starting line at Barker Park Little League Shelter #5. The entry fee is $40, cash only at 7 a.m. Proceeds from the event will support the community's fireworks event planned for 2025. "The Color Blast Fun Run' is a lively, noncompetitive running event where participants are showere...
