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Oct. 7 Elyssa Santillano, 26, was arrested in the 2000 block of Highway 46 for battery on a peace officer, battery on a person and obstructing or resisting a peace officer. She was booked into the Lerdo Justice Facility. Steven Andrew Martinez, 21, was arrested in the 1900 block of Shamrock Court for second-degree burglary, carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, vehicle theft, obstructing or resisting a peace officer, disorderly conduct, possession of burglary tools, and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. He was booked into the Lerdo Justice...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month, and the Shafter Woman's Club is raising awareness through its "White Ribbon" campaign. These ribbons, displayed around Shafter, symbolize the city's support for eliminating domestic violence against all individuals. The club is dedicated to shedding light on domestic abuse, promoting advocacy, and fostering support for survivors. Barbara Gladden, the club's recording secretary, has led this project for five years. "We put white ribbons...
The Shafter High Generals football team improved to 2-0 in SSL play with a rout of Delano High 41-13 on Friday night in Delano. The Generals started a little slowly, with one touchdown in the first quarter, with quarterback Maryion Sloan getting a 42-yard touchdown run to make the score 7-0. Shafter extended the lead in the second quarter, getting another touchdown run from Sloan to go up 14-0. The Generals' defense, which put up a shutout last week against Taft, allowed the Tigers to score...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its Super Students for the week. Criteria for selection were based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to all friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. Pictured in the front row from right are school counselor Lisa Hill, Briseis Raya (5th grade), Victoria Bautista (4th grade), Anthony Ramirez (3rd grade), Raul Alvarez (2nd grade), Myriam C....
The Wasco Union High School Class of 1974 gathered on Saturday to celebrate their milestone 50th reunion. Classmates traveled from as far as Florida, Texas, Idaho, Nevada, Washington and Arizona to reconnect with old friends, relive memories from the past and catch up on the last five decades of each other's lives. For Jann Hill, it was a special opportunity to see John Herrick. "We were close friends in high school, and he was in my wedding. The last time I saw him was 40 years ago. He went up...
The annual Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show, held on Saturday and presented by the Wasco Elks Lodge #2419, drew a record crowd of car enthusiasts. The event was a tribute to Blaine Willard, who served the lodge and the community for many years. The large turnout demonstrated just how much Blaine was admired, with attendees coming from near and far to honor his memory. Linda Ballengee thought it was a great show. Her husband, Mark Ballengee, brought his 1933 Victory, and she liked seeing the...
Irma Ceja is a Chicana artist and muralist. She paints anime characters on tote bags, clothing, and shoes, which she sells online, at pop-ups, special events and galleries. Her artwork often depicts females, such as the Virgin Mary and other feminine influences. She is currently working on a large scale, colorful mosaic mural commissioned by the Urbanist Collective, representing the rich agricultural community of Delano. "I love that my art can be used to help beautify a community and unite...
Strata Credit Union will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a member appreciation event, on Friday, Nov. 1, at their Wasco branch. The gathering will include activities such as face painting, pastries, exciting raffles and giveaways, including a chance to take home a limited-edition tumbler. "We established the Día de los Muertos Member Appreciation Event to celebrate and honor both past and present family members, embodying the rich cultural traditions that resonate deeply within our c...
James Osborne is originally from Nashville, Tenn., and came to Shafter in 2019. Along with his wife, Cur'Neisha, he runs a nonprofit called Villagers Inc., which serves underprivileged youth by offering educational study trips, life skills training, leadership development, and food and home resources to the parents. Osborne is running for one of three seats to be filled on the Shafter City Council, against incumbents Mayor Chad Givens, Gilberto Alvarado and Pete Espinoza, and Rafael Zamudio....
The Shafter community came together Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out, an event designed to foster stronger connections between law enforcement agencies and residents. Hosted by the Shafter Lions Club and the Shafter Police Department, the gathering offered a chance for community members to interact with officers in a relaxed, friendly setting, with the goal of promoting trust and collaboration. "It was a team effort between me and the Lions Club," Councilmember Gilbert Alvarado,...
An emergency was averted by the Wonderful Aviation team at Meadows Field on Friday when a pilot on a King Air 90 flight from Henderson, Nev., to Monterey Bay, became unconscious. A student pilot found herself flying the aircraft alone for the first time. Wonderful Aviation's pilots played a crucial role in guiding the student pilot – who had zero experience - through the crisis, helping her safely land the plane in Bakersfield. Chief Pilot Nick McLean said it was a matter of being in the r...
The Young Adults Theater of Shafter will perform "Drop Dead Disco," a captivating murder mystery dinner with audience participation that showcases the ttalent of its actors. The event will raise funds for the Shafter Children's Summer Theater and Young Adults Theater of Shafter productions, said Joshua Cooley, the show's director. The evening promises to be packed with entertainment, with dinner and desserts served while a sibling trio gains ownership of a discotheque. Mysteriously, one of the...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its Super Students for the week of Oct. 7. Criteria for selection were significant math improvement, showing kindness to all friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. Front row, from left, are Principal Anabel Garrison, Alexander J. Hernandez (5th grade), Anthony Beltran (4th grade), Isaiah Matamoros (3rd grade), Julian Hernandez (2nd grade), Ariel Vasquez...
A main provider of wireless service in the city will get a substantial lease reduction on its use of the Wasco water tower after a vote by the City Council. The council also agreed to a marketing partnership with the Tribune at their meeting Tuesday night. The council agreed to revise the city’s communications site lease agreement with unWired Broadband. The lease involves Wasco's historic water tower at the northeast corner of 8th Street and E Street. Since 2009, Wasco has had multiple lease agreements with unWired, which have been updated o...
Wasco's Measure X sales taxes are expected to provide substantial funding for the Police Department, street lighting and an animal shelter in the coming year. At a Sales Tax Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday, the panel reviewed the status Measure X activity and plans for the future Finance Director Isarel Perez-Hernandez delivered a presentation showcasing the financial health of the funding, explaining 2023-24 activity. The report showed a beginning balance of $6.39 million, revenues of...
Seven Wasco High School FFA students were honored as recipients of the Friends of the Fair Scholarship during the Parade of Champions at the 2024 Kern County Fair on Sept. 22. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, involvement in the local agricultural industry and community service, and reflect the high academic standards upheld at Wasco High School. The students' achievements also highlight the exceptional caliber of Wasco's FFA program participants. The scholarship winne...
Westside Family Fellowship Church held its monthly farmer's market on Thursday, serving over 1,200 people and distributing 15,256 pounds of produce, bread and canned goods – and 2,100 pounds of whole chickens. A special feature of the event was a drive-thru flu clinic, sponsored by Dignity Health. The Wasco Woman's Club also participated, with members volunteering in honor of the General Federal of Woman's Clubs' National Day of Service. Jessica Manzo, a health services coordinator with D...
Community Action Partnership of Kern plays a vital role in combating food insecurity in Kern County, particularly in Wasco. Through its food bank, CAPK delivers essential food resources to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the support they require. "We have 19 different programs that serve low-income neighbors across the county. Our food bank program is one of the most front-facing programs we have because we are present in every single community in Kern County,...
Youth basketball registration is now open for boys and girls ages 7-14. The registration fee is $70, and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, Oct. 6. Tryouts will take place on either Saturday, Oct. 12, or Tuesday, Oct. 15, with games starting on Saturday, Nov. 2, and running through Saturday, Dec. 14. Games will be played at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, with the Palm Avenue Gym as an additional venue, pending approval. "Register now and experience the thrill of competition, teamwork, and...
On Saturday, Oct. 19, Code Compliance and its partners will come together to keep Wasco beautiful with a Community Clean-Up event at Barker Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, sponsored by American Refuse, aims to collect bulky waste and prevent illegal dumping. Code Compliance Officer Sergio Gonzalez is leading the initiative. "The City of Wasco's Code Compliance has been running this program for over a decade, and each time, the amount we collect shows just how much the community needs it....
Second in a series on the candidates in the Nov. 5 Shafter City Council election. Other profiles can be seen on TheShafterPress.com. A lot of Shafter residents are probably already familiar with the name Rafael Zamudio. Zamudio has spent over two decades serving the community, as a coach for youth sports, as a fundraiser for different events, and as a participant in other community events. Zamudio was raised in Shafter, says he has always had a deep-seated love for the community and its people....
Funding for the first phase of the Seventh Standard Road and Highway 43 roundabout was approved by Shafter City Council Tuesday night. The $1.7 million bid by the Parsons Transportation Group for design and engineering will kick off the project, which is intended to relieve congestion at the intersection. Previously, the council had approved the acceptance of bids for the project, which also includes a proposal by the Wonderful Company to front the money for the project in exchange for future...
Marlys Goodrich was surrounded by nursing staff and friends on Monday afternoon as they celebrated Goodrich's 95th birthday. Goodrich was wheeled in with a sash and tiara on, looking regal as she was surprised by the unexpected celebration. She was all smiles as everyone yelled "Happy Birthday" and sang it to her as she looked at the large cake and sheet of cupcakes that were prepared by staff at the Shafter Nursing Care Center. The center's business development director, Elena Espinoza, said...
4 years ago: Oct. 3, 1994 Shafter man Joe O'Brien passed away at 67. He was known as owner of O'Brien Stables and a member of the U.S. Trotting Association Hall of Fame. The American Youth Soccer Organization started their fifth year. 525 kids joined from Shafter, Wasco and Buttonwillow on 40 teams. 30 years ago: Oct. 5, 1994 Shafter High School drum major was Dennis Farmer. He graduated in the Class of 1995. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
