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Teresa Burke held its annual Veterans Day memorial event on campus. Local veterans attended the event Friday morning. Several arrived early and had a chance to visit with fellow veterans. Prior to the ceremony, student council members greeted the veterans in the reception room. Names, ranks and experiences were shared, with a warm comradery. The ceremony began when Principal Monique Goodwill welcomed everyone and introduced Wasco Middle School's band, which played the national anthem. The...
Kern County Sheriff's deputies from the Wasco substation are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a recent stabbing. Since the incident on Oct. 21, deputies working at the substation have been looking for Juan-Manuel Diaz. Diaz allegedly stabbed a female victim several times. Maria Diaz and Antonio Diaz from Wasco were already arrested in this incident. Juan-Manuel Diaz is described as a 21-24-year-old Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair at 5-feet-5 and weighing...
There is a small shop in town that caters to every girl's fantasy of buying a fancy dress for a prom, wedding or quinceañera. Sandra's Wedding Shop, at 651 D Street, is where girls can begin their search for that special dress. The shop also carries books with examples of additional dresses that can be ordered. The shop carries wedding, bridesmaid, flower girl, mother-of-the-bride and quinceañera dresses, as well as tuxedos and decorations of all types. Upon entering the store, shoppers will s...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Scam seminar -- Assemblymember Rudy Salas and the Contractors State License Board are having a Senior Scam Stopper seminar at the Wasco Senior Center, 1280 Poplar, 11 a.m. to 1p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. NEW: Medicare workshop — Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rep. TJ Cox will participate in the seniors lunch and help with Medicare enrollment and Social Security questions at 1280 Poplar, Wasco. Call to reserve, 661-758-2755. NEW: Libraries closed—Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving. NEW: Wasco Christmas Par...
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 mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Krause, Frantz and Quiring (Wasco cousins in the 1930s)....
Nov. 4 Eduardo Saucedo, 29, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of F and 9th streets for possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Markus Towers, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of Highway 46 for spousal battery. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Nov. 5 Milton Ramirez, 35, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 2nd and E streest on a misdemeanor bench warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Nov. 7 Juan Jose Lopez, of Wasco, was...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO YARD SALE: Saturday, Nov. 16, 7 a.m. 931 Oleander, Wasco. Men, women, little girls clothing & 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 1-day vacation. Tax deductible, Free towing, All paperwork ta...
The Tigers headed to East this past Friday for the round 1 matchup with the #7-ranked East Bakersfield Blades. The Tigers were the first to receive and got completely locked down, so it was the Blades' turn with the ball, and they drove down the field and were the first to score. The Tigers answered right back to tie the game with a 44-yard touchdown run from Christian Alvarez. The score was 7-7 early in the second quarter. The Blades answered right back as they drove down the field and through...
Carl Beach, 84, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 10 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home Wasco. Jesus Blanco Garcia, 74, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 10 in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Juan Palma Duran, 64, of McFarland, passed away Nov. 8 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Eliseo H. Lopez, 85, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 7 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Danny Howerton was born in Dinuba on Feb. 3, 1943, to Harold and Pearl Howerton. His dad died when he was very young, and he was raised by his stepfather, Ed Wagner. Danny graduated from Reedley High School in 1960 and from California State University, Fresno, with degrees in history and mathematics in 1964. He obtained his teaching credential in 1966. He taught for 40 years in the classroom, predominantly math and history. The majority of his teaching career was spent in Coleville and Reedley....
The Wasco Tigers lost in the second round of the Valley playoffs Friday night in Selma. The score that ended the Tigers' season was 42-7....
