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The second part of this year's Wasco Festival kicked off Saturday morning in downtown Wasco, with floats, marching bands, motor vehicles of all sorts and sizes, horses, and even a mule. The parade on Saturday included groups from several local groups such as the elementary school district bands, high school band, churches, equestrian groups, floats and a lot of walkers. Onlookers lined the parade route from D Street to 7th to Poplar, finishing at Barker Park, where the festival was already...
The Wasco Union Elementary School District received good news with the 2017-2018 Attention 2 Attendance report. The district ranked first out of four local school districts who also utilize the Attention 2 Attendance software program to track chronic absenteeism. At the board’s meeting on Oct. 8, Assistant Superintendent Brad Maberry stated that the district has made attendance a high priority in order to minimize student absences. “This is not a state-mandated report,” Maberry said. “Several school districts subscribe to this program to trac...
Students were enthusiastic during the Homecoming rally prior to Friday's victory by the Tigers, 24-17, over Chavez. Story on Page 3; game story, Page 7....
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Dia De Los Muertos – Fourth annual event Friday, Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m. Downtown 7th Street. Indo/vending opportunities at downtownwasco@gmail.com 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. 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...
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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: An old manual sewing machine from the Historical Society's collection....
Oct. 8 Rachel Rebecca Moore, 35, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of D Street and 14st Street on an active misdemeanor warrant. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Oct. 10 Vincenzo Osuna, 29, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 6th and G streets for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, destroying/concealing evidence and failing to ride a bicycle on the right edge of the road. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Miguel Perez, 43, of Wasco, was arrested at the...
Nyah is a young medium female shepherd mix about 4 or 5 months old and weighs about 30 pounds. She is as cute as she is friendly. She loves to play and is not shy at all. She gets along well with other animals. It would be great if she could leave the shelter and find her forever home with a loving family. Call the shelter at 661-758-7240 or visit us at 5409 7th St.; refer to code AC19-221 for Nyah. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed all legal holidays and...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale: 530 Willow St., Shafter. Sat., Oct. 19. 7-10 a.m. Clothing & misc. WASCO Yard Sale: 311 Goldspire Ct., Wasco. Sat., Oct. 19. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Clothes, tools & misc. #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 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free...
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...
Day Date Here/Away Opponent Teams Time/Varsity Score Fri 8/23 Here Tehachapi W, 45-0 Fri 9/6 Away Madera South L, 42-21 Fri 9/13 Away North L, 22-8 Fri 9/20 Here McFarland W, 48-21 Fri 9/27 Away Delano W, 30-7 Fri 10/4 Away JV/V L, 47-7 Fri 10/11 Here Cesar Chavez Homecoming L, 25-14 Thu 10/17 Away Arvin F W, 28-0 Fri 10/18 Away Arvin JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/24 Here Independence F 5:00 Fri 10/25 Here Taft Senior Night JV/V 5:00/7:30 Thu 10/31 Away Shafter F 5:00 Fri 11/1" Away Shafter JV/V 5:00/7:30 Head Coach: Chad Martinez Playoffs: Nov 8, 15,...
The Wasco Tigers continued their win streak Friday night on the road against Arvin, 28-0. The win brings the team's record to 4-4, with a 2-2 record in the South Sequoia League. With a touchdown in the second quarter and three in the third, the Tigers took control and tightened their grip to keep the Bears away from the goal line. In the opening contest, the junior varsity slammed Arvin, 50-7. WHS hosts Taft Friday at 7:30 p.m. Junior varsity action begins at 5 p.m....
