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In partnership with the City of Wasco, the Wasco Recreation and Parks District spread Christmas cheer last week with its Light Up Wasco Christmas Cruise. This Dial-a-Ride tour showcased homes transformed into dazzling displays of holiday lights and decorations. The event featured a competition for the best-designed homes, and guests had the opportunity to vote for their favorites. District Manager Chris Serna shared, "We loved having everyone stop by to drop off their letters to Santa, visit...
This was another year of activity in Wasco, and was full of highlights. Here are some of the top stories for the first half of 2024. The second half will be covered next week. January The year kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wasco Downtown Rehabilitation Project, funded by a $5 million grant. The initiative aimed to revitalize the downtown area with green spaces and public art installations. Alex Garcia assumed the role of mayor for the third time after previously serving in...
The North Kern Chapter of Líderes Campesinas hosted CampesinXmas at the Wasco Woman's Club on Friday, featuring a traditional Mexican posada. Over 250 toys were distributed, bikes and gift cards were raffled, and members of the organization prepared a homemade birria dinner. "It was a packed house, and the room was full of joy," Líderes Campesinas Executive Director Suguet Lopez said. "We were blessed to have had the support of all our sponsors, and we are so happy we could share this special ti...
Kern County Public Works invites residents throughout the county to participate in its Christmas Tree Recycling Program, running from Thursday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Jan. 6. This program offers an eco-friendly way to dispose of one of the holiday season's most beloved symbols – the Christmas tree. By recycling their trees at designated county and partnering locations, residents can contribute to a cleaner environment and ensure these festive centerpieces are disposed of responsibly. The i...
Maggie is a 3-4-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier with a heart as big as her personality. She has soft, shiny brown and white fur and a playful spirit, making her the perfect companion. Maggie is friendly, lovable and great with staff and other dogs. Found as a stray, Maggie is ready to share all her love. While her behavior with children and her house/crate training status is unknown, her gentle and affectionate nature shines through. Maggie will be available for adoption starting...
Shafter has seen much growth, considerable challenges and many achievements in the past year, and this is a look at a few of the highlights for the first half of 2024. The second half will be covered next week. January The year started off with a strange incident at the Shafter Cemetery. Police were called for a report of a strange happening at the cemetery. When officers arrived, they found eggs broken over a dozen graves, and chunks of raw meat, wrapped in twine with spikes through them. The...
Sherry Peckhoon Sim, the District 5240 Governor, visited the Shafter Rotary Club on Wednesday, December 18. As part of her official duties, she meets with each club in the district. Her visit was a special occasion, allowing club members to learn about her extraordinary career serving the Rotary organization. "She represents local, our district and international exceptionally well. For her, Rotary is love, care and family. She genuinely cares about people, which is important for a District...
The City of Shafter hosted a bench dedication ceremony at the Skate Park on Friday. The Lions Club led the effort to raise the money and provide the bench for the community to use and enjoy at the skate park. Created in the shape of a skateboard, the bench adds an artistic touch to the park's modern design and features a plaque naming all 15 sponsors who contributed to funding the skateboard bench. The sponsors include SoCalGas, Glam Salon & Spa, Shafter Transmission & Smog, Candyland Party...
A tree decorated by The Shafter Press staff is on view as part of the Shafter Depot Museum holiday display through Jan. 4. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays....
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune encourage local organizations to let the public know about coming events and activities through this column. Drop off or mail items at the office, 455 Kern St., Suite E, in Shafter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, call 661-292-5100 or email [email protected]. Deadline is 4 p.m. Thursday prior to publication. Updates will be on TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS 16th Annual Christmas Tree Display – The Shafter Depot Museum presents “The Lights of Christmas!” Trees will be on displ...
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, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Horace, Ruth and Miriam Grisso in the 1970s. Horace was a quarter owner of Wasco Tops Market, and his wife, Ruth, taught music at 7th Street...
Dec. 17 Palacios Angel, 25, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. He was cited and released. Cruz Arleth Bibian, 21, was arrested in the 700 block of 6th Street for driving with a suspended license. She was cited and released at the scene. Garcia Katie Leondra, 35, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. She was cited and released at the scene. Dec. 18 Giovanni Marvin Garcia, 41, was arrested in the 800 block of 7th Street for public intoxication. Dec. 19 Beasly Orlandrea Kayshawn, 18, was arrested for public intoxication. Dec. 20 Pelayo Juan...
Ronnie Lee Sarazin, 58, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 24, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Shawn Tiger, 53, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 11, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maria T. Trujillo De Yanez, 65, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 13, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Bobby McClain, 79, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 16, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Janet L. McCaslin, 75, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 19, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
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“It’s almost Christmas…” When we were children, that phrase filled us with hope and excitement as we counted down the days. For most adults today, those same words tend to fill us with stress and anxiety as available time and money grow short and our to-do and to-buy lists become ever longer. Part of the problem might be focusing on the many things that we, and everyone else, wants, instead of recognizing that what we truly need has already been given to us. At our Christmas services, we often read the beautiful prophecy from Isaiah 9:6, wh...
Callie Lee Powell was born May 27, 1938. She passed away Dec. 16, 2024. Date of Viewing: Friday, Jan. 3, 3 to 6 p.m. Location of Viewing: Rucker's Mortuary, 301 Baker St., Bakersfield 93305 Date of Service: Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. Location: Apostolic Faith Temple, 1802 "F" St. Wasco 93280...
3 years ago: Jan. 4, 1995 A new California law prohibited smoking in the workplace. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
The Shafter Lions Club hosted its inaugural 'Pictures with Santa' event in downtown Shafter on Saturday, welcoming over 100 children, distributing candy and spreading joy and smiles. "It was a big hit, and next year will be even bigger and better," President and Councilmember Gilbert Alvarado said. "Thank you to our Santa, David Porter, who did a wonderful job entertaining the kids." (Photo courtesy of Councilmember Gilbert Alvarado)...