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The city is continuing to investigate different methods to rid its drinking water of contaminants – but drilling new wells is a major possibility, at a cost of over $15.7 million, according to a consultant’s report. Last year, the city awarded a professional services agreement to Dee Jaspar and Associates, Inc. to prepare an analytical report for a water treatment strategy for the water supply. At this week’s City Council meeting, Public Works Director Biridiana Bishop said that the city’s water system relies on groundwater provided by six exi...
The events of 9/11 are forever etched into the minds of those old enough to remember. It's a day etched in the memory the way President John F. Kennedy's assignation is remembered: It happened in an instant but will continue to be relived many times over and never forgotten. On 9/11, three planes were hijacked. One hit the north tower of the World Trade Center and people were horrified as they watched it burn and then crumple to the ground. When the second plane hit the south tower, it became...
Barker Park was filled with colorful food vendors, a truck show for the vehicle enthusiasts and boxing matches for the sports fans. Cars and Spars was the centerpiece Saturday of a park filled with people as far as the eye could see. There were boxers representing Bakersfield SAL, Wasco SAL, the Bakersfield Truck Club and Wasco's Orange Heart Foundation participating in the events of the day. Hall Ambulance even had a unit at the park demonstrating CPR "This was the first time we have combined...
Peters Funeral Home held an open house on Tuesday to unveil their recent remodeling of their Wasco facility. Pre-need sales manager Mark Taber presented three testimonial videos from individuals who finalized their family member's needs, saying the move eliminated anxiety and stress during an emotional time. Audience members shared their expected and unexpected experiences with a loved one's death and were unanimous in their conclusion that the ones who had prepared saved their families grief...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: High Speed Rail update -- Informational meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-7 p.m., at Wasco Community Center, 1202 Poplar Ave. NEW: Wasco Festival & Parade —Saturday, Oct.12, 8 a.m -5 p.m. Parade starts from 7th Street to Barker Park. Wasco-Shafter Elks car show -- Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.at 16694 Wasco Ave. For more information, call Jerry Bo at 661 747-8831. Free rides for students -- Kern Transit will be offering free rides to all enrolled in Bakersfield College with valid student ID. T...
Sept. 10 Melissa Gracia, 27, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of 8th Street for spousal battery and vandalism. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Oscar Garcia, 23, of Wasco, was arrested in the 2100 block of 2nd Street for vandalism and disorderly conduct. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Sept. 13 Isabel Ramirez, 43, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1100 block of E Street for obstructing or resisting a peace officer. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Alfredo Leon, 23, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection...
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 original Wasco Elementary School District building from the 1930s....
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER 2-Family Yard Sale -- 881 Oakmont St., Shafter. Sat. 9/21, 8 a.m.-noon. A little bit of everything. 3-Family Yard Sale -- 271 Pine St., Shafter. Sat.9/21, 7 a.m.-? Antiques, table w/chairs, winter clothes & lots of misc. Bakersfield Yard Sale -- 9005 Heely Ct., Bakersfield. Sat. 9/21 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Furniture, home décor, clothes, shoes & misc. WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 Body FOR SALE: NEW parts, rotors, brakes, water pump, belts, rims, motor included, and other new parts. Price $2,500....
WASCO HIGH TIGERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Here/Away Opponent Teams Time/Varsity Score Thu 8/15 Scrimmage Away Independence Scrimmage Fri 8/23 Non-League Here Tehachapi JV/V 5:00/7:30 Fri 8/30 Non-League BYE JV/ V 5:00/7:30 Fri 9/6 Non-League Away Madera South JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 9/12 Non-League Away North F 5:00 Fri 9/13 Non-League Away North JV/V L, 22-8 Thu 9/19 League Here McFarland F 5:00 Fri 9/20 League Here McFarland JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 9/26 Non-League Away Delano F 5:00 Fri 9/27 Non-League Away Delano JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/3 League...
"WASCO HIGH TIGERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Here/Away Opponent Teams Time/Varsity Score Thu 8/15 Scrimmage Away Independence Scrimmage Fri 8/23 Non-League Here Tehachapi W, 45-0 Fri 9/6 Non-League Away Madera South L, 42-21 Fri 9/13 Non-League Away North L, 22-8 Fri 9/20 League Here McFarland W, 48-21 Thu 9/26 Non-League Away Delano F 5:00 Fri 9/27 Non-League Away Delano FJ/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/3 League Away RFK F 5:00 Fri 10/4 League Away RFK JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/9 League Here Cesar Chavez F 5:00 Fri 10/11 League Here "Cesar Chavez...
Elvis is a small, 4-month-old male, short-hair Tabby. He came in as an owner surrender along with Ozzy and Bunny. Even though Elvis can be shy, he is great with people and other cats. Elvis is ready to be adopted into a great home. Stop by and visit Elvis and the other adoptable animals at the Wasco Animal Shelter, 5409 7th St., or call 617-758-7240. His ID number is AC19-370. -Wasco Animal Shelter...
When Carol Funk Hamilton lived in Santa Barbara, a car accident that caused her a lot of pain and suffering also gave her the incentive to become a chiropractor. "I went to a chiropractor over there, and he healed me," Hamilton said. "That's when I made up my mind to become a chiropractor." Hamilton also took martial arts classes when she was younger. Between the classes and the chiropractor's help, her mind was made up to become a chiropractor and help others. "The chiropractor put me back...
Robert Price, the former Bakersfield Californian editor, columnist and author, joined the Wasco Rotary Club on Monday as their guest speaker. Price was introduced by Rotary member Larry Pennell as a veteran journalist who has worked for the Californian as editor, author, columnist and writer for over 31 years. Price said he is impressed with the fact that Wasco High School students can walk through graduation with an associate's degree from Bakersfield College on graduation day. "Education is...
The Kern County Sheriff Rural Crime Investigation Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in a couple of crimes that have been committed recently in the Shafter/Wasco area. On July 27, between the 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m., unknown suspects stole two boxes containing two 2.5-gallon jugs of Onagar Optek Miticide (10 gallons total), and 20 one-gallon containers of Intrepid 2F Insecticide from farm storage located near Scofield and Kimberlina avenues. Anyone with any information on this case are asked to contact Detective Richard Hudson at 6...
For some people, going to a secondhand store can be daunting; however, for others, it's a treasure trove of unique finds. No matter how you feel, the Wasco 2nd Hand Store has an eclectic collection of items likely to meet some need. Owner Maria Valdez is at the store Monday-Friday, sometimes from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and her son Miguel Valdez is there to help her when he is done with his Bakersfield College classes for the day. He is the youngest of three and he helps his mom out with the store...
The Wasco Knights of Columbus were successful in another blood drive this summer. Houchin Blood Bank had two large vehicles parked in the Tropicana parking lot for the drive. "There were 83 donors in Wasco," Houchin Supervisor Tracy Hunter. "We didn't collect platelets, just blood. My goal was to collect from 86 people." Over 30 people waiting to donate relaxing underneath the awning as they filled out their information digitally. The Knights of Columbus gave away free hot dogs to anyone who...
Wasco High's varsity football coach, Chad Martinez, thinks the Tigers may take it all the way to the finals in this year's season. Martinez greets anyone who steps into his classroom with a smile and a welcoming attitude. "We have a well-oiled machine working in Wasco," he said. Martinez spent a year as football coach for Delano High School before arriving in Wasco. He has previously coached basketball, soccer and track, but football is where his heart lies. "This is my 10th year of coaching," h...
Concepcion A. Chavez, 94, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 9. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Josefina Diaz, 71, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 14 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
