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Shafter High School recognized a group of students recently to be named the Generals of the Month for October. These students were nominated by teachers and administrators for their performance in and out of the classroom. Those students were awarded with a certificate and a special lunch. Those students are Adal Gonzalez, Lisette Reyes Ambriz, Emily Torres Morales, Jennifer Martinez Valdez, Adrian Olivo, Santiago Garcia, Yessica Gil, Giada Rodriguez, Ashley Arredondo, Fabian Denogean, Jose...
The Shafter Kiddie Kollege hosted a Harvest Festival and Open House on Thursday night, welcoming its students and their families, as well as the community. The event gave anyone interested in having their children become a part of the SKK family to check the facility out. The event was full of food, games and activities for the kids and plenty of information for the adults in the group. Food was served at no charge by Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church members and a host of volunteers. Games...
A Candidates Forum was held on Thursday night, with the candidates for the open seats on the Wasco Elementary and Wasco High School Districts' Board of Trustees. Each candidate was invited to speak about his or her goals for the district, what issues they consider important, and how they would make a difference if they were elected. In the Wasco Elementary School Board race, there are four candidates vying for the three spots that are open. Those seats are currently held by Cheryl Wiegman-Craig,...
The Shafter Generals lost to the Thunderbirds of Kennedy High on Senior Night, 29-14. With a team that does not boast a lot of seniors this year, the lack of older players showed on Friday night, as the team suffered several mental breakdowns and were manhandled at the line of scrimmage for the majority of the game. Kennedy took a 7-0 lead after a drive that ended with a touchdown pass, after the Generals' defense had forced the Thunderbirds into a 3rd and long situation. This would be a...
The Wasco High Tigers recorded their third loss of the SSL season when they lost to the Taft Wildcats 31-20, in a game that wasn’t even as close as the score indicates. The Wildcats raced out to a 21-0 lead in the first half. Tiger quarterback David Manzo and his offense never did get on track on the night, giving up the ball on two straight possessions, handing the Wildcats too many opportunities. They lost one drive to a fumble and the next was on an interception. Taft enjoyed starting their d...
Yes, it is that time of year again. The rivalry continues as the students at Shafter High and Wasco High prepare to celebrate that one week of the year that they look forward to more than any other. Shafter/Wasco Week is almost upon us, with fun-filled activities being planned for both schools throughout the week, beginning Monday, Oct. 24. There are Dress Up Days at both schools, games at lunch time, and several events throughout the week that culminate with a series of events on Friday. On tha...
Richland Junior High received a donation of four microscopes recently, courtesy of California Resources Corporation. On Oct.13, the company presented Richland Superintendent Rosa Romero and RJH Principal Monica Garza with the high-powered microscopes. California Resources Corporation supports programs that enable students to learn and be inspired about science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the energy industry. Romero said that the microscopes will help students explore the STEM cu...
The Shafter City Council approved an amended agreement with the firm of Best/Best and Krieger as the city's attorneys. Marco Martinez will be the designated Shafter city attorney for the firm. The city agreed to pay the firm a flat rate of $16,500 per month for a maximum of 62 billable hours. Any services by the firm that exceed 70 hours for the month will be billed at a rate of $288 per hour for attorneys and $155 per hour for paralegals and law clerks. For special legal services, the city...
After a two-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Shafter Reverse Drawing returned. This year, it was put on by the Shafter Kiwanis Club. Arlie Smith played host and emcee, calling out the numbers for the event at the Veterans Hall. The night included a tri-tip dinner provided by Martin's Meats. The main event of the night was the chance to get $5,000 richer. All of the entrants had a number with their entry. All of the numbers began on the board, hoping theirs would be the last one...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their Terrific Kids luncheon on Wednesday, honoring a select group of students from the Richland School District. Each student honored was nominated by their teachers or administration, with every student named embodying the trait for that month. Last month, the characteristic was Enthusiastic. Students honored from Golden Oak Elementary were Jaylah Ayala and Jesse Panduro. Assistant Principal Jose Montelongo presented the awards, accompanied by Officer Eric Diaz...
If you have lived in Shafter any length of time, you probably have a memory or two of chowing down at the Red Wagon. The restaurant, located on Beech Avenue, has been serving the residents of Shafter and Kern County for decades. Starting Tuesday, the restaurant is under new ownership, but holding on to some old traditions. Owner Gilbert Pena, along with his wife Rita, son Oscar and the rest of the Pena clan have vowed to keep the traditions in the forefront, including its homey atmosphere and it...
The Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church will be holding their annual Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4, as one of their main fundraisers of the year. The event will take place in the gymnasium at the Fellowship Center of the church at 400 Kern St. The hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. The sale will feature a great variety of items, from clothing, art, baked goods and home décor items. For those interested in donating items for the sale, they can drop...
Sports at Wasco High School was put on hold last week, with all games and matches cancelled due to increased violence in the area. With another two shootings in the city of Wasco – coupled with rumors on social media – the school decided to cancel all extra-curricular activities, including the football game against Delano High that was scheduled for Thursday night. Coach Chad Martinez said that the students’ safety is the first priority. “At the end of the day, wins and losses come, but we want...
The Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church hosted an event on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for a proposed thrift store in Shafter. Katie Wiebe, Melissa Bergen and Nancy Neufeld were on hand to help raise funds as part of the Mennonite Central Committee's group of stores across the nation. There was free food, games and information booths, as well as activities for kids and adults, helping the group introduce themselves to the community. Wiebe said that the idea was formed after the positive ex...
The Kern Mosquito Vector Control held a media event recently and stated that the end of mosquito season is not quite here yet, with the cooling trend keeping the populations up, according to our Terry Knight, public information officer for Kern Mosquito Vector Control. "We still need to keep our guard up against these pests, but the season is expected to end around the end of October." Kern County has used a new weapon this year in its fight against the pests, especially the newest mosquito on...
The Shafter Police Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday morning at Shafter's Tin Cup to allow residents a chance to meet officers, voice concerns and ask questions. The event was a part of National Coffee with a Cop Day, with cities and towns all over the nation holding similar events. Shafter Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann and his staff were joined by Shafter City Manager Gonzalez, Shafter Council Members Cathy Prout, Pete Espinoza, Chad Givens, and other city staff in greeting...
Kern County Public Works, in partnership with American Refuse, will be holding a bulky waste event in Shafter on Saturday Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the parking lot of the Superior Courthouse in Shafter. This location is different than previous events, which were regularly held at the Shafter Aquatic Center. This event gives the community a chance to get rid of bulky items that they do not need anymore. They can dispose of them free of charge. Items that will be accepted are home...
The Shafter High Generals evened their league record at 2-2 after a big win at Delano 56-14 on Friday night. In one of the most complete games of the season, the Generals had contributions by all phases of the game, including offense, defense and special teams. Freshman quarterback Ezekiel Osborne had his most productive game, with over 300 yards passing. Osborne finished the game 14-18 passing, with six touchdowns. Osborne had a complete arsenal, with four receivers scoring touchdowns. Jesus...
The Wasco Tigers dropped to 1-2 in league play after a 49-8 loss to the Chavez Titans on Thursday night. The Tigers had a very close game a couple of weeks ago with Kennedy, the league favorite, losing 28-20, but the Tigers were dominated by the Titans, who are tied for first with Kennedy. Chavez started the game quickly, getting on the board with only five minutes gone in the game, going up 7-0. It is Wasco who is known for their fast starts, but David Manzo and his offense looked off key all...
Two attacks on their church in the last two months hasn't stopped the Shafter campus of the Ridgeview Community Church from moving forward. While the Shafter Police Department continued to look for clues in the substantial vandalism of the church's West Lerdo Highway sanctuary on Sept. 28, the church held a clean-up day on Saturday to begin the rebuilding process. Pastor Keven Huckaby of the Ridgeview Community Church of the Nazarene in Bakersfield, who oversees the church in Shafter, said that...
The Shafter City Council approved a motion to have City Manager Gabriel Gonzales send a 30- day notice to the Kern County Groundwater Authority announcing the withdrawal of the City of Shafter from the organization. There were discussions last week between Mayor Pro-Tem Chad Givens, Councilmember Pete Espinoza and Gonzalez about the withdrawal. "Withdrawing from the Groundwater Authority would mean about $30,000 that we could use for other water projects and needs of the city," Public Works...
The case against former Shafter Code Enforcement Officer Matthew Maldonado was continued until Nov. 2. The case was scheduled for a pre-trial conference on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Maldonado was not present in the courtroom, as neither was his attorney, Kyle Humphrey. Judge Oscar Camacho sat on the case as Humphrey explained by telephone that they are in discussions with the District Attorney's Office. "We have been in discussions with the DA's office and still have a lot of Discovery to go through,"...
A pop-up event at the Tin Cup in Shafter on Saturday drew over 30 vendors, with a variety of baked goods, jewelry, clothing, homemade beauty supplies and plants. A positive that has come from the Covid-19 crisis is the emergence of these pop-up events. When the pandemic grew and businesses were shutting down or cutting costs, a lot of people found themselves out of jobs, having their hours cut in half, or laid off until the situation improved. This made it necessary for residents to find other...
GROW Academy of Shafter participated in the Wasco Rose Festival with a float depicting characters from the Wizard of Oz, including the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion and Dorothy. The Comets won the float competition, beating out over 15 other entries. The float took over a week to complete and was a joint effort with students, staff and parents coming together to put the float together. In other GROW Academy action, the school's flag football teams and volleyball teams went undefeated last week, with...
The Shafter Generals got their first SSL win of the season with a 43-0 thrashing of the McFarland Cougars on the road Friday night. The Generals didn't waste any time scoring, as they got a touchdown on their first possession of the game when Koa Rhodes ran the ball in from 12 yards out, giving the Generals a 7-0 lead. The Shafter defense had one of their best outings of the year with the shutout of the Cougars. They also even got involved in the scoring when Jesus Vasquez grabbed an...
