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The Latino Coalition sponsored free Covid-19 testing at Fiesta Supermarket on Sunday, Nov. 22. "There have been a lot more people getting tested already today than last week at the apartment building," City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez said. "It's been a great turnout." Ortiz-Hernandez was being tested for the third time because someone could test negative one day and retest positive the next day. City staff was ready with a handful of masks in both adult and children sizes to hand out to...
In a very tight Shafter City Council race, Mayor Gilbert Alvarado has once again passed Kris Lawrence and Chad Givens to have the second most votes in the election for the three open seats. Last week, results said that Givens and Lawrence had overtaken Alvarado by under 50 votes. As of Nov. 20, Alvarado has 17.5% the vote, with 2,088 votes. Givens is third with 2,068 votes and Lawrence is on the outside looking in at the moment with 2,033 votes. Council member Manuel Garcia is well off the pace...
Principal Kevin Tallon led the students and staff at Wasco High School by example when he displayed kindness and compassion. He has always had an open-door policy and visitors are welcome. A 1995 Wasco High graduate, Tallon has been principal since 2014 and will culminate 18 years at the high school by being promoted into district administration Jan.1, when he is promoted to the position of assistant superintendent, director of programs. Tallon said that some of the biggest changes he has seen...
Over 200 residents took advantage of a free flu shot and covid-19 testing clinic recently, allowing them to get both tasks done. The number of confirmed cases is on the rise, despite the Wear to Care campaign, urging residents to don masks whenever out in public. The clinic, held by the Kern County Latino Covid-19 Task Force, was on Nov. 12 at the Shafter Aquatic Center. Dignity Health administered the flu shot clinic. Dignity Health's Nora Garza, a health screening specialist, said that the...
The Recreation and Parks District gave 100 Shafter families a reason to smile this holiday season through its Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway. On Nov. 19, cars filed into the parking lot next to the Recreation office to pick up their meals. Volunteers and sponsors included Shafter Kiwanis, Shafter Rotary Club, Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church, Champs, Miramar International, Shafter Women's Club, Shafter Lions Club and the Shafter Commanders. Representatives from each organization were stationed...
Over 200 people flocked to the Tin Cup last Saturday for dozens of vendors set up selling their wares. Tin Cup manager Shakira Willis organized the Creations and Coffee event so the community could shop for a wide variety of items in one place including jewelry, food, clothing and more. Willis organized the event because of the challenge during the pandemic to find shops that are open and have the items they need. The attendees were also treated to music by the Charlie Zanne Band as they...
After Kern County dropped back to the purple tier, businesses have become more stringent about the wearing of masks and social distancing. Residents were warned a week in advance that the numbers were on the rise and the county was destined to drop from the red to the purple tier immediately. That is seven months to the day that the county went on its original quarantine, lockdown and school closure. During the few weeks where it was raised to the red, people took full advantage to take care of business that had been prevented. This time, the...
Lloyd was born July 15, 1926. in McMinnville, Tenn., and died May 26, in Long Beach. Blessed with a sublime bass-baritone voice, his love for God, family, students, music education and humble spirit were special gifts to all. A son of Isaac John Grizzell, Sr., and Julia Ann Sanders, Lloyd was preceded in death by 8 siblings, Faye Bowling, Jane Golden, Dorothy Womack, John Pope, Harold, I.J. Jr., Norman, and twin brother Floyd. Lloyd graduated from Tennessee Tech, where he was elected Student...
Nov. 17 David Vernon Lee, 58, of Shafter, was arrested on the 30100 block of Tulare Ave. in Shafter on a felony bench warrant. Raul Ojeda Orozco, 26, of Shafter, was arrested on the 200 block of Colvard St. in Shafter for theft/extortion of vehicle, possession of controlled substance, obstruction of a public officer and on a felony bench warrant. Anthony Tyler Smith, 25, of Shafter, was arrested on the 600 block of Central Valley Hwy. in Shafter for possession of over 28.5 grams of marijuana and controlled substance. Nov. 18 Maria Jaime...
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 will be free covid-19 testing at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If you have insurance, they will be billed. Appointments can be made at...
Leonor Pinales, 94, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 17. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maria Sanchez, 74, of Bakersfield, passed away Nov. 17 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Margarito Cervantes, 61, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 13 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Luis Garcia, 89, of Arvin, passed away Nov. 17 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Arvin. Maritza Garcia, 17, of McFarland, passed away Nov. 7 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria Madrigal Vera, 57, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 20 in Bakersfield....
Annie was born July 25, 1951, in Wasco to Joe and Sabrina Rodriguez. She died Nov. 19, 2020, in Bakersfield. Annie is survived by her brothers, Carlos and wife, Lorraine; Frank and wife, Beatrice; sister, Phyllis and husband, Mike; and numerous nieces and nephews. Annie is predeceased by her parents Joe and Sabrina Rodriguez and her brother, Joe Rodriguez, Jr. She attended CSO program in Wasco for about 10 years, and we would like to thank their staff for the support and loving care, given to...
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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 [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The staff at Janzen's Drug Store in the 1940s located at 942 7th St....
After Kern County plunged back into the purple tier, schools that had reopened under the red tier were allowed to continue educating select students in person such as special education, ESL, at-risk students, students with no internet reception and other special needs students. Assistant Superintendent Rob Cobb provided information regarding the Special Education and other groups that have returned to campus. Wasco High School Special Education I returned to school on Oct. 26 with a total enrollment of 12 students. Four students are attending...
Almost 1,000 Thanksgiving meals were given out by area churches this past weekend to those in need. Pastor Frank Sanchez, of New Generation Church, and Pastor Dave Bocker, of Grace Community Church, collaborated on Saturday, Nov. 21 to provide a free Thanksgiving meal to the community. "We had anticipated about 800 meals, and we were able to give them all away," Sanchez said. "I think we actually gave away about 950 meals with the extra we had leftover." The Saturday event was held at New...
And Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey. the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you.” Genesis 22:5 What a peculiar statement by Abraham! Here he is about to sacrifice his only son on the Altar of God, and he calls it worship! When the story is examined further and thought thoroughly the statement and proclamation of worship makes perfect sense. For in this event in the lives of Abraham and Isaac we find a perfect definition of what is true Bib...
