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No one can complain there isn't anything to do in Wasco this weekend. On Friday, Wasco plays Cesar Chavez High for its annual Homecoming game, where a queen and her court will be announced. According to Activities Coordinator Hailey Coyle, the Homecoming theme is Tiger Productions. Each day has a specific theme for Homecoming week. Thursday's theme is Red Carpet Day – Paparazzi vs. Movie Stars, and Friday is Tiger Productions. The Homecoming rally will be Friday at 2:15 p.m. on Palm Avenue in f...
Agent Ruth Ramos Yazmin is more than a good neighbor. To many, she is a good friend that exemplifies an old State Farm motto: Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Ramos' agency maintains a high level of loyalty to the city of Wasco and a commitment to customer satisfaction. They're one of Wasco's long-time fixtures in the downtown business community. Prior to State Farm, Ramos was an elementary and middle school teacher. She studied and was credentialed at Ovalle Gaudny in Mexico. After Ra...
It was Homecoming last Friday night for the Tigers against Cesar Chavez. Both teams came onto the field ready for battle on a big night for the Tigers, one they lost, 24-17 Chavez was the first to get on the board with a short sweep by the quarterback around the left side. That put the score at Chavez 7, Wasco 0. The next drive for the Tigers stalled, and the Titans were back with the ball. On that drive there is a fumble recovery for the Tigers, but wait, the play was called back on a penalty b...
Higher credit applicants are turning to online lenders over large and small banks when it comes to loans, according to Kelly Bearden, director of CSUB's Small Business Development Center. Bearden spoke about the status of small business at Tuesday's Wasco Coalition meeting at the K&R Banquet Hall. Similar to 2017, more than half of firms that sought out new funding. That's one reason they need to have a line of credit and an alternative business plan that cuts expenses, he said. Both businesses...
A new bakery opened up in Wasco on Tuesday morning. While the location might seem all too familiar, the owner of the shop is new. Cakes by Karen is located where Sweet 7th Street Cupcakes and Cookies was located. At 11 a.m. sharp on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Cakes by Karen officially opened its doors to the public. The parking lot was filled with eager new customers, family and friends waiting for the ribbon cutting to commence so they could go into the shop. She and her family were up all night baking...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel buckets, dog/cat food and pet toys. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. At 5409 7th St. Wasco. Information, 661-758-7240. NEW: Wasco Clean Up — Saturday, Oct. 26, at Barker Park beginning at 9 a.m. Wasco will be providing bulky item pick-up service for the first 30 residents who have no means of transporting bulky items to the park. No hazardous liquids or substances, green waste or trash will be accepted. For questions, to register or to volunteer, cal...
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 [BEGIN ITAL] Tribune,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Linda Fran Newcome poses in front of potato sacks. She worked in the potato fields in Wasco bagged the spuds...
Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter to check out Dani. She is a medium female Carolina mix puppy. Dani came in as a stray. She is has a short coat length and is approximately 10 months old. Dani was scanned for microchip and nothing was found. She is great with people and other dogs, and would be good in a home with other dogs and children. Refer to #AC19-361. Stop by and visit our animals at 5409 7th St. or call and let us know you are interested in a new furbaby for your home. We can be reached at...
Sept. 30 Roberto Alonzo Gonzalez, 57, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of Lily Street for violating a court order. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Manuel Navarro, 36, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 6th Street and Birch Avenue for possession of a controlled substance and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. He was cited and released at the scene. Oct. 1 Francisco Rivas, 45, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 10th Place and Griffith Avenue for possession of a controlled substance paraphernal...
Robert F. Kennedy High School came out tough Friday night as they hosted the Wasco Tigers, and gave Wasco their first league loss, 45-7. Kennedy struck first and fast with a long touchdown run by their quarterback. The Tigers followed up with a drive that ended with a fumble recovered by Kennedy. From that point, on the Thunderbirds would continue rolling, leading 24-0 at half. The Tigers were not down and out yet, though. Jacob Villenueva threw a bomb down the field to Andre Cordova to put the...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER MOVING SALE: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-? 1277 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter. Lots of stuff and goodies. 2-Family Yard Sale: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 438 Fairhaven Ave., Shafter. Kids, boys, girls, men, women clothing, toys, home décor and bikes. WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES 2005 Chrysler 300 Body FOR SALE: NEW parts, rotors, brakes, water pump, belts, rims and 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...
With fall comes football season, and for high schools, Homecoming is all about the week of activities leading up to the football game on Friday night. This Friday night, Wasco High School Tigers will play the Cesar Chavez Titans at home. To get everyone pumped for the game, the Wasco Rotary invited the varsity football coach, Chad Martinez, as a guest speaker. He was introduced by Superintendent of Wasco Union High School District, Lori Albrecht. Albrecht mentioned that she wasn't all that...
The Department of Corrections at Wasco State Prison donated $800 to the Wasco Woman's Club this week. The gift will fund several of the club's upcoming projects. "Our annual Special Ed Christmas Dance will be December 6 at Grace Community Church," member Jill Drescher said at Tuesday's regular meeting at the clubhouse. "This will really help with everything for that event." Special guests from the prison included Prison Warden John Sutton, Associate Wardens Mark Herrera, and James White and...
Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were recognized for their leadership during the month of September. What is leadership, anway? "It is setting a good example for others." award winner Adriana Colemanares said. "This year at TJ, we've implemented a new schedule, which includes a fourth period WINN [What I Need Now] class for the entire student body," said Outreach Coordinator Cassandra Reazola. This WINN period has allowed us to place a few, of many, exemplary students in a single...
The Kern County Public Works Department is providing dates for collection of household hazardous waste to the outlying communities of Kern County during the month of October. All of these events are 9 a.m.-noon and are for Kern County residents’ household residential waste only. No commercial or business waste will be accepted. The schedule is: --Saturday, Oct. 5 – Tehachapi Recycling & Sanitary Landfill, 12001 E. Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi. --Saturday, Oct. 19 – Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill, 13351 Elk Hills Rd., Taft. --Saturday, Oct. 26...
Day Date Here/Away Opponent Teams Time/Varsity Score 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 Fri 10/11 League Here Cesar Chavez HomecomingL, 25-14 Thu 10/17 League Away Arvin F 5:00 Fri 10/18 League Away Arvin JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/24 League Here Independence F 5:00 Fri 10/25 League Here Taft Senior Night JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/31 League Away...
