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Effects on Amtrak passengers and its Wasco station, and the still-to-be-determined location of a maintenance yard, highlighted the California High-Speed Rail Authority's update meeting last week at the Wasco Veterans Hall. California voters approved the HSR in the 2008 election, which at that time was budgeted for $40 billion. However, Gov. Gavin Newsom stated in a February address that it could cost anywhere from $77 billion to $100 billion, and until the state budgets more money for the...
A Buttonwillow man wearing a Kern County Probation Department ankle bracelet was arrested for stealing a tractor recently. Detectives of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigation Unit responded to the 30000 block of San Diego Street in Shafter. They located a stolen John Deere Gator in the area, and developed probable cause that 38-year-old Daniel Holder from Buttonwillow stole the tractor while wearing the ankle monitor. Two weeks ago, Rural Crimes Investigation detectives served a search warrant in the 1600 block of B...
The Kern County Housing Authority has plans to use the Shafter Farm Labor Camp as temporary housing for the homeless, and on first evaluation, the locals aren't happy about it. At its meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez told that council that he learned from the City of Shafter the previous Thursday that the authority wants to utilize the camp off Highway 43 as housing for unaccompanied homeless women. The site is in an unincorporated area about four miles south of Wasco,...
The names are familiar: Banducci, Antongiavani. Tracy. Selvidge. Houchin. Ghilarducci. These are all names forever entwined with the town of Buttonwillow. Shafter's sister to the west has not changed much in the last 50 years, either in population or economically. They have a rich tradition of farming, which is the town's mainstay and offers employment to most. When visiting Buttonwillow, you must check out the tree that the town of Buttonwillow was named after. Now a historical landmark, this b...
Veronic Priest left this world on Sept. 24, 2019 in Colorado Springs. She was born Sept. 18, 1920, in Delight, Ark., to Charles and Tilda Copeland. She married Owen Priest on Feb. 19, 1939; he preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2002. Verniece and Owen had three children, Charlene Deason, who preceded her in death on 2017; Michael Priest, who preceded her in death on 2016; and her daughter, Marcia Mata, and son-in-law, Florencio Mata, of Colorado Springs. She leaves five grandchildren, seven...
There is a new threat to Kern County residents, and it's aggressive and potentially dangerous. According to Gene Abbott, director of Kern Vector and Mosquito Control, there is a different species of mosquito that has exploded on the scene this year. "The last few years, we might find a couple per year, but this year it has been crazy. There are not too many areas of Kern County that have not seen at least some activity of the pest." It is called Aedes Albopictus, a species of mosquito that...
The city is investigating several options to reduce the amount of TCP 123 and nitrates in its water supply, Public Works Biridiana Bishop explained in an interview this week. The city awarded a professional services agreement to Dee Jaspar and Associates, Inc. to prepare an analysis of options for developing a treatment strategy for the water supply. These could cost the city millions of dollars, depending on the direction of the work needed to bring contaminant levels into compliance with state requirements. At the Sept. 17 City Council...
As a team, Optimal Hospice combines compassion with the art and science of medicine to help patients and families live life to its fullest. To continue this care, Optimal Hospice is always searching for volunteers to assist hospice patients. Optimal Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Alicia McGowan explained the need for volunteers from throughout Kern County to assist end-of-life or chronically ill patients on a daily basis. Doctors refer patients in need to a hospice organization, such as Optimal Hospice, and once that is done, McGowan is contacte...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Job Fest 2019 — Job Readiness Workshop at the Wasco Adult Education Center, 1445 Poso Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Workshop #1: “Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail.” Topics: master application and resume building. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Workshop #2: “Ace Your Interview.” This program in collaboration with Bakersfield College and Kern County Department of Human Services. NEW: Job Fair -- Kern County Department of Human Services will hold job fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. in the community center at...
Sept.16 Juan Carlos Rios, 21, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of F Street and 7th Street for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, driving without a license and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Michael Angel Valdez, 26, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of F Street on an active felony warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Sept.18 Jose Luis Perez, 43, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1900 block of Tuscany Way for driving with a suspended license. He was cited and...
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: Historical Society Building at 880 Shamrock School in 1880....
You must visit the Wasco Animal Shelter to see Bones. Bones is a young male golden retriever/German shepherd mix. He is a large dog with red, chestnut and orange coloring. He has a medium-length coat. Bones is friendly, lovable and very social. Golden Retrievers are known for their mindfulness and playfulness, and Bones is great with other dogs and children. Come visit the shelter for this special little guy. The shelter is located at 5409 7th St. and can be reached at 661-758-7240. -Wasco...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER WASCO Big Yard Sale: 601 Cedar Ave., Wasco. Fri., 9/27 and Sat., 9/28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A little bit of everything. Yard Sale: 1309 Sycamore Dr., Wasco. Fri., 9/27 and Sat., 9/28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Furniture, tools & misc. #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. 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR...
The local coordinator of the Sheriff's Activities League described some of the important benefits of joining SAL at the Wasco Woman's Club's September meeting. Deputy Patrick Basquez, the SAL coordinator in the Wasco substation, told the group about what SAL does to aid the community. "SAL is a program that teaches leadership, responsibility and helps create productive citizens by preventing juvenile delinquency, crime and disrespect," he emphasized. "At the present time, we have 126 members...
The Women’s & Girls’ Fund, a leadership initiative of Kern Community Foundation, announced up to $50,000 in grant allocations in its 13th cycle of competitive grant making to Kern County nonprofit organizations that serve local women or girls within the focus area of education and training The WGF values social change grant making that emphasizes finding long-term solutions to societal problems facing women and girls in all parts of Kern County. “Since its inception, the Women’s and Girls’ Fund has provided over $370,000 in grants to local non...
The Wasco Festival has added a newcomer to its line of events. Alfred F. Miller has been added to the lineup of talent at this year's Wasco Festival, where he will be selling his book From Cows to Space with God as My Copilot: My Career and Family Life. Born and raised in Wasco, the 89-year-old Miller attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1948. Immediately after high school, he went to the University of California at Berkeley, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in...
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....
Sergeant Negron Cruz of the U.S. Army was the guest speaker at Rotary this past Monday. Cruz shared his journey in the Army and explained that he served three tours in Liberia. "The Army offers 150 different careers," Cruz said. "I was a commander in the Delano recruiting office, and we have a lot of recruits out of that office." He said that the Army doesn't get that many recruits from Wasco. He described his journey from mathematics to engineering to human resources, and how he found his...
The Wasco High Tigers came out with complete fire on Friday night in their home game against McFarland, 48-21, in their first game of the South Sequoia League season. Leading the team was star running back Christian Alvarez, with 212 yards and four touchdowns. Rodrick Scott was not far behind him, rushing 139 yards and gaining two touchdowns. There was also a great passing connection between the quarterback, Jacob Villanueva, and Sean Sharp, resulting in another six points for the Tigers. On...
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 W, 45-0 Fri 9/6 Non-League Away Madera South JV/V L, 42-21 Fri 9/13 Non-League Away North L, 22-8 Fri 9/20 League Here McFarland JV/V W, 48-21 Thu 9/26 Non-League Away Delano F 5:00 Fri 9/27 Non-League Away Delano JV/V W, 30-7 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...
The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is looking for assistance from homeowners with their Camera Registry Program that is aimed at making neighborhoods safer. According to Public Information Officer Angela Monroe, residents can help the Sheriff’s Office prevent and solve crime by being their digital eyes and ears. Residents can partner with the Sheriff’s Office as part of their voluntary civilian camera registry. Surveillance cameras already keep homes and businesses safer, and this program gives residents the chance to keep their entire neigh...
"Be still and know that I am God...” --Psalm 46a No, I am not going to preach you a sermon this morning; this verse is just apropos to what I have been thinking about and dealing with -- thought maybe some of you have, also. Have you ever just wanted to stop the world for just a few minutes? We move at such a rapid pace in 2019 -- used to be we’d had to wait for the evening paper or Walter Cronkite to come on the 6 o'clock news to let us know what was happening around the world. Now, all we nee...
Last Friday night the Wasco Tigers won the Battle of the Tigers, 35-7. at Delano High in their last nonleague game. The game kicked off with strong defensive play on both sides of the field, each trying to help their offense to strike first. The first touchdown went to Wasco, with an 11-yard burst from running back Christian Alvarez. The following drive for Delano ended quickly, with an interception by Wasco Safety Andre Cordova. In the next quarter, Alvarez was running for a sweep and got his helmet completely yanked off by a Delano defender....
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 Fri 9/27 Non-League Away Delano W, 30-7 Fri 10/4 League Away JV/V L, 47-7 Thu 10/9 League Here Cesar Chavez F 5:00 Fri 10/11 League Here "Cesar Chavez Homecoming" JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/17 League Away Arvin F 5:00 Fri 10/18 League Away Arvin JV/V...
