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United Against Covid-19, in partnership with the City of Wasco and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, sponsored their monthly Covid-19 vaccination clinic. Once again, Wasco residents who were vaccinated received a $50 Visa gift card. The UAC coalition includes the Dolores Huerta Foundation, South Kern Sol News and Lideres Campesinas, organizations which aim to empower underserved communities such as Wasco. "Today, 110 people received a covid-19 vaccine. Because of these monthly...
The Wasco High Tigers continued their winning ways on Friday night, beating the Golden Valley Bulldogs in a non-league contest 45-14. The Tigers upped their record with the win to 4-1 on the season. The Tigers started early in the game, rolling up rushing yardage on the Bulldog defense. In a season that has shown the Tigers have a potent passing game with quarterback David Manzo, it was not needed for the most part, with running back Izaiah Juarez rushing for more than 200 yards on the ground....
Stephen Lee Janzen came from a well-respected family in Wasco. A public servant, he was active in the City Council and served as mayor. After a life of many accomplishments, he passed earlier this month at the age of 80. Janzen was born in Wasco in 1942, the oldest child of Darrell and Ruth Janzen, who raised him in the First Baptist Church. He was one of three siblings. He attended local schools where he excelled in academics and sports. "Stephen was a very strong track runner as a...
The Wasco High School girl's varsity golf team has had an outstanding season thus far. They are ranked number one in the league and just came back from taking four wins at the South Sequoia League mini tournament. Edward Moreno is the team's coach and has almost 28 years of coaching experience. There are eight players on the team, including seniors Lilliana Valdez and Rose Lopez, juniors Liz Millar, Amber Newby and Raylene Hernandez, and sophomores Abby Salazar, Sesilia Rodriguez and Victoria...
Planet Dance Studio will host its annual December recital, "Sleigh Ride," on Saturday, Dec. 3. It will be the first Christmas theme for the school since 2002. "We are producing 18 different routines. Every year we put on an amazing performance for all to enjoy while showcasing our talented students," said studio director Jacob Hernandez. The dancers have been practicing every week since February. "All the dancers have been working very hard and will shine on stage with their one-of-a-kind custom...
Carmen Beltran Nadal has lived a life full of blessings and beautiful memories. At age 100, she appreciates her family and friends who have showered love upon her. For her recent birthday, a party was hosted in her honor. Over 100 people attended from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, San Diego and as far as Baltimore. "I was happy seeing people I hadn't seen in a long time," Carmen said, "I didn't know I had so many grandbabies." Carmen was born in September of 1922 on a farm in Shafter. She came from...
Shafter High School had its annual Homecoming Week last week, with days filled with fun activities and big doses of Blue and Gold spirit. This year's theme was Disney, and each day was a different challenge for students. On Monday, the week started out with Marvel Monday, where the students were encouraged to dress up like their favorite superhero. Tuesday was Teen Beach Tuesday, with everyone wearing their best beach gear. Western Wednesday was a chance for the students to wear their favorite...
Last in a series profiling candidates for the Shafter City Council election in November. Other candidates' stories can be found on TheShafterPress.com. With two seats up for grabs on the Shafter City Council this November, current member Cesar Lopez is looking to extend his tenure for another four years. Lopez said that he has enjoyed his time on the council and looks forward to another four years of serving the city. "I've been a public servant for our great City of Shafter since 2016, first...
Sun Country Flowers in Shafter is now under new ownership. Carol Reichenbach, the owner of the shop for over 17 years, has decided that it is time to move on. Enter Amanda Kirschenmann, who has been growing her own flowers for a few years now. Kirschenmann started her own business a couple of years ago, growing flowers and plants and selling them online and in different spots around town, including from a display at the Tin Cup Coffee Shop, Amanda's Flowers. Kirschenmann no longer grows her own...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club honored a group of Richland School District students at their recent meeting held at the Shafter Veterans Hall. Each school in the district nominates a student or students that best exemplify the character trait that is the theme for that month. This month the theme was Thoughtfulness. For Sequoia Elementary School, the students nominated were Eli Crane and Leyla Raya. Brian Araiza and Paulina Lopez were chosen for the honor for Redwood Elementary. For Golden Oak...
The Shafter High Generals dropped another one-point contest on Friday night, losing to the Taft Wildcats on Homecoming night, 29-28. This is the second week in a row that the Generals have lost a game by the minimal margin, after a 35-34 loss to Chavez. The Generals started off strong with a good first half, beginning with a touchdown run by Koa Rhodes, who ended the game with 198 yards rushing with three touchdowns. Freshman quarterback Ezekiel Osborne threw for 105 yards, 7 completions on 14...
Shafter High School had its annual Homecoming Week last week, with days filled with fun activities and big doses of Blue and Gold spirit. This year's theme was Disney, and each day was a different challenge for students. On Monday, the week started out with Marvel Monday, where the students were encouraged to dress up like their favorite superhero. Tuesday was Teen Beach Tuesday, with everyone wearing their best beach gear. Western Wednesday was a chance for the students to wear their favorite...
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. ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Homecoming – Wasco High Homecoming game Friday, Sept. 30, against RFK High, Kickoff at 5 p.m. New semester: The Shafter Library & Learning Center’s fall semester is ongoing, and registration is open. Classes are Monda...
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: Evelyn, a waitress at the Shafter Motel in 1958....
Sept. 19 Guadalupe Maria Vasquez, 27, was arrested on Lerdo Highway and Zerker Road for driving without a driver’s license, proof of financial responsibility and unregistered vehicle. Maria Garcia, 46, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of State Avenue for driving without a driver’s license and maintaining lighting equipment. Jose Richard Galvez, 21, of Shafter, was arrested on the Lerdo Highway and Valley Avenue on a bench warrant/failure to appear on misdemeanor charge. Sept. 20 Ashley Unique Hicks, 23, of Shafter, was arrested on Cent...
Assemblymember Rudy Salas gave Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development CEO David Villarino a large replica check for $8 million, representing the guaranteed funding that he has helped secure for the group and their new training center. “I am proud to bring this $8 million to the FIELD organization to support high-quality job training opportunities that will boost our economy and bring new opportunities to our community,” said Salas. “The Central Valley is working to be the leader in fire, solar, construction and manuf...
Lila Eloise Forney was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world on Sept. 19, 2022, at age 89. Lila was born to Joseph and Alva Gray on Dec. 18, 1932, in Oklahoma and lived most of her life in Wasco with her husband, Lonnie Dean Forney. Together they raised four children: Gary, Rodney, Kevin and Randall. Lila worked as an office manager for Wasco Union High School and retired after 37 years. She loved spending time with her family, including her 10 grandchildren and...
A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Bridge Bible Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, for Evelyn LaVerne Hiebert, 87, of Shafter, who passed away Sept. 22, 2022, in Shafter. Mrs. Hiebert was born on Nov. 29, 1934, in Headrick, Okla., to Mack and Lottie Cummings. She lived in Oklahoma until the first grade and then moved to Shafter. She attended Shafter elementary schools and graduated from Shafter High School in 1952. On Aug. 15, 1958, she was married at the Shafter...
Ruth "Cuca" Jara was born on Aug. 17, 1961, and was one of seven siblings. Ruth was loved by many and was a friend to all. She was kind, loving, and she loved spoiling her grandsons. Ruth is described as strong, independent, and brave. She was the life of the party, loved barbecues and enjoyed a good time with family and friends. Ruth passed away on Sept. 17, 2022, preceded in death by her parents and survived by her husband, Juan Esparza; her two sons, Alonso Carrasco Jr. and Richard Carrasco;...
3 years ago: Oct. 14, 1992 Shafter Public Works moved from its James Street location to the newly renovated City Hall at the Old Shafter Courthouse on 336 Pacific Ave. 40 years ago: Oct. 20, 1982 Shafter and Wasco High football teams infamous rival games were almost a half a century in. Shafter High with 26 wins and Wasco High with 25 wins were on the record in 1981. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
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Aristeo Gaudencio Garcia, 63, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 20, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Noe Cantu, 42, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 20, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Fidel M. Gomez, 82, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 22, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Paul William Slevkoff III, 67, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 21, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
