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Under a new mayor, the City Council voted unanimously not to accept a proposed change to the city agreement with the High-Speed Rail Authority. Tilo Cortez, mayor pro-tem the last year, took Mayor Alex Garcia's title at last night's City Council meeting. Garcia remains a councilmember after the annual rotation into the mayor's chair. Danny Espitia was chosen as mayor pro tem, and will become mayor late next year. The vote on the railroad agreement was taken after a discussion continued from the...
Wasco schools are in good financial shape, according the latest report of budget revisions. The Wasco Union Elementary School District unanimously approved the first Interim Report representing the district's first official revision of the 2019-20 budget. The report represents revised projections through the remainder of the fiscal year ending in June, Chief Business Officer Karen Evans told the WUESD board Tuesday night. "The district is able to certify its first Interim Report as 'positive,'...
A new word was created this year at the Kern County Leadership Conference, which included student body officers from local school districts. At the Leadership Conference held in October 2019, the schools were given three options or projects they could choose from: Jamison Center, Bakersfield Homeless Shelter or local animal shelters. The TJ students chose to put together a program that would benefit the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter. Along with their advisor Jose Solis and physical education...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. Elks’ New Year’s Eve party — Open to the public at 16694 Wasco Ave., Wasco. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call Annie for tickets and more information, 661- 203-7328. Libraries closed — All Kern County libraries will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2020. Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: nonplumping cat litter, kitten/puppy chow and stain...
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: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pace with Mr. and Mrs. Buck McKemmey in the 1960s....
Dec. 9 Johnett L. Means, 43, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Stephen Court for battery. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Keyondra Young, 24, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Stephen Court for assault with a deadly weapon. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Dec. 10 Melissa Gracia, 27, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of 12th Street on two active misdemeanor warrants. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Noel Rosas, 25, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of F Street on an active misdemeanor...
Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter and check out Anthony. Anthony came in as an owner-surrender with Alex. Anthony is short-hair male, and is approximately 1 year old. He is not microchipped or altered. Anthony is great with people and other cats. He is available for adoption now. If you are interested in Anthony, come by the shelter and give him a visit. We are at 5409 7th St.; call 661-758-7240. -Wasco Animal Shelter...
Maria De Los Angeles Corral De Soto was born in Inde, Mexico, on Aug. 2, 1954, to parents Benito Corral and Guadalupe Rocha. Maria moved from Mexico at a young age and was a long-time resident of her beloved Wasco. Maria enjoyed walking her dog, Lulu, throughout Wasco. When Maria was not walking; she liked singing her favorite songs while cooking meals for her family, and gardening. She was a joy to be around, and her contagious smile could light up any room. She was 65 years old when she...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale: 12/21, Saturday, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 640 California Ave, Shafter. Clothes, dishes, etc. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, non-op. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Call 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 taken care of. Call 844-491-2884 (Cal-...
Wasco State Prison Public Information Officer Martin Herrera is ready for retirement. His last day on the job will be Dec. 26, after a career of 25 years with the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Foremost on Herrera's mind these days is the Christmas season, with the donations made by the prison employees to the children of Wasco elementary schools along with his visits to the schools. "The prison staff donates Christmas toys through fundraisers throughout the...
Students in the Wasco Union Elementary School District are meeting state academic standards, according to Assistant Superintendent Dave Bowling. John L. Prueitt and Karl F. Clemens have improved in math, while Teresa Burke and Thomas Jefferson have improved significantly in the indicators. The only school that has declined is Palm Avenue; however, that may change in 2019-20 due in the reconfiguration of the school from an elementary to a middle school. In another benchmark, Palm Avenue increased in chronic absenteeism by more than 2.5% this...
Robert Ashby Woolley, 79, died Dec. 10, 2019, in Everett, Wash., following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his twin sister, Bette Williams; children Kevin Woolley, Sarah Woolley and Taryn Woolley; and grandchildren Katelynn Woolley, Nathan Woolley and Cashlie Rennie. Bob was born and raised in Wasco, the son of Herb and Ruth Woolley. In his early years, Bob spent time fishing, hunting and boating with his father and grandfather. He was also an avid swimmer and tennis player...
Omega Smith entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Dec. 20, 2019, after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 27, 1936, in Achille, Okla. A longtime resident of Shafter, Omega graduated from Shafter High School in 1953. She was employed by the Richland School District as a secretary for many years. Omega married the love of her life, Kenny Smith, in 1958 in Las Vegas. They were happily married for 61 years Omega was a member of Valley Bible...
