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In an election with the majority of the races too close to call after election night, TJ Cox took center stage as he is trouncing David Valadao in Valadao's comeback bid for the 21st Congressional Districts seat. Cox had dethroned Valadao for the seat two years ago in what was considered an upset win for the Democrats. Valadao announced that he would run to regain the seat in the 2020 election. Both candidates flooded the airwaves with negative ads against the other, questioning the other's...
The pandemic has left many residents struggling to provide food or pay their bills. With no end in sight, several organizations have stepped up to aid people with rental and mortgage assistance and getting food to seniors. One of the programs available is the Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program hosted by CAPK, Housing Authority of Kern County and other nonprofits. It is designed for renters and homeowners who have been negatively affected by the covid-19 pandemic. If your income is less than 80%...
In an election with the majority of the races too close to call after election night, TJ Cox took center stage as he was trouncing David Valadao in Valadao's comeback bid for the 21st Congressional Districts seat. But after five days of counting, Valadao was on top -- with many more ballots to count Cox had dethroned Valadao for the seat two years ago in what was considered an upset win for the Democrats. Valadao announced that he would run to regain the seat in the 2020 election. Both...
The county could lose its red tier status due to a change in metrics by the governor. “The governor has created a new metric – positivity rate — and Wasco is currently at 7.5%,” Assistant to the City Manager Mariana Sobolewski said. Sobolewski explained to the City Council that the state was using 2010 census data and the area with the most positivity in Wasco is where the old farm labor camp was located. “Kern County cannot go above 8%,” she said. “If we go above 8%, we will end up dropping down to the purple tier again.” She also mentioned...
Shafter Healthy Start has been focusing on helping families during the pandemic with food, clothing and information. "There have been many times when we have given residents and their families much needed assistance in the way of food, clothing, information on the different organizations that can assist them further," Director of the Shafter Healthy Start Mayra Helo said. "We are the 2-1-1 for the Shafter area and also the northern Kern County community." Helo recently gave a presentation to...
Residents gathered recently to give their input on a new proposed park that will be in northern Shafter. The proposed site is by Fresno Avenue and Highway 43, with the proposed park near the west end of Klassen Avenue. An application has been submitted for a Proposition 68 grant to fund the park. The city has planned a series of workshops to allow the citizens of Shafter help design this new park, with several surveys given to residents asking them what they would like to see included. There is...
The ransomware attack on the City of Shafter’s IT system is still being investigated to see what effects the attack has had on the system. Over the weekend of Oct. 19, it became apparent that the city’s IT system had been compromised. The IT system had been locked and frozen and the extent of the damage not known. Although officials do not believe that any personal information had been obtained, city officials are working with federal law enforcement agencies to determine the source and extent o...
Today Free covid testing — Today, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poso Place Senior Apartments, 830 Almond Court, Wasco. No appointments needed. Ongoing Warm clothing drive — District 4 Supervisor David Couch is collecting blankets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. Donations will benefit families in District 4. To schedule an in-person pickup, call 661- 868-3680. Utility bills — The City of Wasco reminds residents that the city’s official website is the only authorized avenue to pay your utility bill online. Covid-19 testing — There...
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. inners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: This 1955 Chevy Bel-Air attracted a lot of attention to WHS students Complements of Nickel's Chevrolet, 625 F Street....
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The Shafter Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Christmas Store this year despite the pandemic, although it will look a bit different. The event will not be an in-person event this year and parents will shop for gifts on the Christmas Store website in early December. Gifts will be collected at a curbside event later in the month. Organizers Melissa Bergen, Katie Wiebe and Brittney Neal-Soberanis said the in-person event will be missed, but they knew the Christmas Store had to go on....
This is an ongoing series. The staff at Sequoia Elementary School have been working hard to provide over 500 students with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lead by Dee Craig, the nutritional services staff helps between 550 and 625 students Monday through Friday, packing over 5,500 food items a day. These meals go to students on the Fresno Avenue and Shafter Farm Labor Camp bus routes. Approximately 150 to 250 cars pass through the school's drive-thru pickup between noon and 1:30 p.m. every day....
In this time of uncertainties, pandemic, election year, social unrest, and financial difficulties one thing we are sure of is that God is still on the throne and in control. We live in an earthly world, but we are immigrants passing through till we can be with Him. We are citizens of God's Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33), God is the King, the constitution is the Bible, and the Holy Spirit is the Governor of The Kingdom. "Seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things will be added to you." In this season I find myself...
Anna Janette Armstrong, 74, of Lost Hills, passed away Nov. 2. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Orville Lester Simpson slipped free from the bonds of earth and into the arms of his Savior on Oct. 18, 2020. On Oct. 15, 1963, his country called upon Orville to fight in Vietnam, and the young man of 22 heeded the call of duty. The war in Vietnam exacted an unspeakable toll on so many families, and only God knows what the war took from Orville. However, Orville never turned from anyone in need, much less his country. The many bereaved friends and family testify to his incredible generosity, an...
Oct. 26 Thomas Evans Meshew, 31, of Delano, was arrested at the intersection of F Street and Poso Drive for misdemeanor driving without a license. He was cited and released at the scene. Oct.27 Carlos Manuel Ceja, 33, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 5th Street and E Street for misdemeanor driving without a license. He was cited and released at the scene. Daniel Galvan Perez, 29, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of F Street and 2nd Street for misdemeanor driving on a suspended license. He was cited and released at the...
