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Four candidates from District 2 and two from District 4 will be vying for seats on the City Council this year. In District 2, there is small business owner Vincent Martinez, Claims Specialist Florirene Olvera, businessman Jang Han (John) Kim and business owner David Ward. In District 4, newcomer Edward Saldana will go against incumbent Tilo Cortez. District 2 Vincent Martinez Martinez is running for the council seat in District 2 left vacant by Mayor Pro Tem Danny Espitia. Martinez states that...
Isabella Garcia was crowned the 2020 Rose Queen/Miss Wasco Thursday evening during a stunning and historic pageant. Tailored to meet the covid-19 restrictions placed on indoor gatherings, the pageant Sept. 10 still had its air of splendor as the contestants took to the stage. While the location was kept a secret, once the program began, it didn't matter where it took place because the stage was magically decorated to reflect this year's theme, Under the Sea. Muted shades of blue, pink and green...
Near the end of the City Council meeting, council member Gilberto Reyna commented on how concerned he is with the speeding of vehicles on Central Avenue. “It angers me,” Reyna said. “Drivers are speeding and doing donuts.” At the council’s Tuesday, Sept. 15 meeting, Reyna asked Sgt. Peter Martinez how many speeding tickets the sheriff’s office has given out. Martinez responded that at the time, he didn’t have his statistics with him, but will update the City Council at the next meeting. Martinez added that deputies are offered training in t...
The number of new cases of the coronavirus are still on the rise, despite an effort to have residents wear face masks when downtown or shopping. The City of Shafter and a group of community members have been working on the face mask campaign. Digital signs can be seen throughout town encouraging residents to wear a mask to stop the spread of the virus. City buildings remain closed to the public, with service being conducted in the back of the building, with a window serving the community. The...
In a series that begins this week, we will be featuring the candidates running for the three open City Council seats this year. The candidates who are running are current council members Gilbert Alvarado, Chad Givens and Manuel Garcia, along with newcomers Rafael Zamudio, Kris Lawrence and Pete Espinoza.This week, we will be featuring Lawrence. Lawrence is a regulatory coordinator for the Westside Water Authority. He is a mechanical engineer and handles regulatory compliance for the farmers in o...
The Richland School Board was given a presentation for a Return to School plan that will see the return of small groups of students to each school, called cohorts. The plan, which is still in the draft phase, would have groups of no more than 16 people, including staff, that will be in one classroom. At the beginning of the school year, the district was prepared to open school with in-person learning, with a multitude of safety precautions in place to meet health and safety guidelines....
The City of Shafter teamed up with Shafter High School and Houchin Blood Bank to hold a Blood Drive at Mannel Park on Sept. 10. The drive was geared toward students, but was open to adults as well. The turnout was great and lives were helped with the generosity of the Shafter community. During this time of the covid-19 crisis, blood is needed to replenish supplies for patients in need, as well as needing plasma for covid-19 patients to help in their healing process. Students who donated blood at the drive received a limited edition T-Shirt and...
Edna Ruth Shepherd was born to Henry Ramsey and Ethel Smith in Bangs, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2020 in Bakersfield. Edna Ruth was 78 years old when she passed from this life after suffering from colon cancer complications. Edna Ruth was the wife of Charles Toy. She was the mother of two children, Madeliene Fontes and Jeff Shepherd. Madeliene is the mother of three children, Adam, Kelley, and Joey. Jeff is the father of two sons, Chase and Jordan. In addition to her...
Yarlenny Kubo Lara, 27, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 7 in San Diego. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Manuel Tirado Rodriguez, 71, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 4 in Washington, WA. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Jesus Perez Lopez, 84, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 10 in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Carla E. Mooney, 63, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 6 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Shafter. Marco Antonio Cabrera, 29, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 12 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Wasco. Eliseo Verduzco...
Tony Perez, 45, was called home to be with God on Sept. 12, 2020, in Bakersfield. He was born on Oct. 30, 1974, in Tulare, to Carlos and Imelda Perez. Tony grew up in Buttonwillow and graduated from Shafter High School in 1993. Tony was a semi-truck driver and loved driving across the country. He was a humble, selfless, and adventurous soul. Tony was a true foodie and an enthusiast for music. He loved spending time with his family and would do anything for them. He also had a heart for helping...
Sept. 7 Carlos Badillo, 24, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1300 block of Broadway on an active misdemeanor warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Abel Castillo, 31, of Wasco, was arrested in the 500 block of North Maple Avenue for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was cited and released at the scene. Jerome Dominique Maston, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1600 block of Poplar Avenue for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was cited and...
Wasco/Shafter Free Virtual Citizenship Services will be provided by the United Farm Workers (UFW). Beginning Oct. 2, fee wavier forgiveness will be eliminated. Call (661) 324-2500 for information. Clases de ciudadanía virtual gratis servicios echos por United Farm Workers (UFW) empezando Octubre 2/2 /2020 para más información llame (661) 342-2500 Wasco/Shafter Tuesdays: Griffith Avenue Baptist Church “Impact Program,” 408 Griffith St. will be hosting a food distribution for anyone in need in Wasco/Shafter community. Food will be passed out begi...
Rita Marie Holtermann Newman (Kenny Newman's mother), pregnant with Kenny's older brother Jeff in 1951-52...
Ordell O. Portwood was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Lost Hills and passed away at his home in Wasco on Sept. 9, 2020, after an almost 27-year-long battle with Parkinson's disease. He had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers for the past 11 years, in addition to hospice more recently. Ordell was a very successful farmer in Wasco for several decades. He started Portwood Farms back in the 1950s, and it is still going strong today. He also raised cattle on a ranch in Springville for many years,...
Rogelio Roy Olivo was born in Phoenix on June 26, 1961, to parents Guadalupe Olivo and Dionicia Alaniz. Roy proudly served his country as a Marine and was stationed in Hawaii during his service. He spent many years working at Wasco State Prison, from which he retired. After retirement, he worked at the local True Value hardware store, where he enjoyed interacting with customers who became friends. Roy was a loving person with an outgoing personality and great sense of humor. His loud and...
Robert Earl Duke passed away peacefully and went Home to the Lord Sept. 1, 2020. Robert was born to Calvert Winsea and Dona Duke on July 12, 1935, in Stratford, Okla.. Robert grew up on the family farm. After graduating high school, Robert left the Family farm and moved to Wasco in 1953. Upon arriving in Wasco, Robert worked at varied jobs. While in Wasco, Robert found his true love and married Barbara Sue Coffman in 1954 and had three sons, Mikal, Roger and Tim. Robert was a long time member...
