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The Wasco High Tigers saw their season end after an opening round playoff loss to North High on Friday night. After beating rivals Shafter last Friday, the Tigers got the #5 seed going into the Division IV playoffs. Wasco hosted the #12 Stars of North, but couldn’t complete the comeback, after falling behind the Stars by two scores in the second half. The Tigers scored a touchdown with under two minutes left in the game, but failed on the two-point conversion, losing the g...
The Shafter Generals earned a matchup with top seed Liberty-Madera with a victory over #9 seeded Strathmore on Friday night, 42-21. The win for the Generals, who came in seeded #8, was without running back Koa Rhodes, who was out with a knee injury suffered against Wasco. Christopher Espinoza was up to the challenge and had an outstanding game for the Generals, chewing up yards on the ground, getting key first downs and a long touchdown run. The start of the game was a boxing...
The Minter Field Air Museum is holding their annual Wings n Wheels event this Saturday, Nov. 12, featuring hundreds of vehicles, aircraft and fun activities for the entire family. Museum President Ronald Pierce said that this year's event will be one of the largest ever, with over 100 planes on display, from vintage military aircraft to sleek jets. Also on display will be over 150 cars and trucks, everything from classic cars to souped up trucks. The car show will also be...
The Shafter Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for businesses looking to improve and expand their services in the city. The owners of True Value Hardware are looking to construct a fenced-in area in their parking lot that would house soil, lumber and materials. This would be additional storage space only and would not be a part of the retail store. Asked if customers would be allowed in the fenced-in area, applicant Yahya Mohamed said, "No, no customers...
For the first time in the 90 year history of the Shafter/Wasco rivalry game, the standing-room-only contest in Wasco went into overtime Friday night. The Wasco Tigers scored on their first series of the overtime session, winning the game 41-35. The game was a battle that epitomizes what this rivalry is all about. The Tigers sped out to a good lead, followed by a surge by the Generals, who made it difficult on themselves in the first half, not being able to stop the powerful...
Last week, State Sen.Melissa Hurtado presented Shafter Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann with a check for $6 million, which will be used to build the department a new substation, as well as a new Fire Station as well. The need for a substation in the Gossamer Grove area has been talked about for years, with city leadership talking on how to get the task done. Hurtado contacted Zimmermann trying to make the dream a reality. These are funds that is a grant from the state of...
The Shafter Lions Club held their Trunk or Treat event on Thursday night and drew a larger than expected crowd of Shafter residents. This year was the first Trunk or Treat event in two years and it was held this year at the parking lot of the Superior Court buildings. According to Gilbert Alvarado of the Lions Club, they didn't know what to expect this year. "We weren't sure what kind of turnout we would have this year, with it being the first one in a couple of years, but we...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club hosted their annual Halloween Parade and Carnival at Mannel Park on Monday night, drawing over 500 people to the festivities. The parade included the Richland Junior High Trojan Marching Band, along with entries from several different age groups, from kindergarten to the sixth grade, with cash prizes given to the winners. The parade featured monsters and cartoon characters, as well as some superheroes. After the parade, residents were at Mannel Park, w...
For the 90th time, the Shafter Generals and the Wasco Tigers faced off in one of the fiercest and longest-standing rivalries in the state. As is the custom, on the Friday of the game, the host school – this year it was Wasco – hosts the two schools' football players, coaches, cheerleaders and Associated Student Body leaders to an exchange breakfast. During the breakfast, the cheerleaders exchange gifts with the opposing side. After the breakfast, it was time for the Exc...
The Shafter City Council interviewed candidates for two open seats on the Shafter Planning Commission, with two incumbents choosing not to run for another term. Lovedeep Joshan, who has been the manager of expanding Big Stop Market for over 10 years, said that he is interested in serving as a Planning Commissioner because he wants to learn about the operations of the city and how it makes decisions for development and zoning ordinances. He also said that he wants to help the...
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 enjoy...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Richland kindergartners had an opportunity last week to get a personal look at the world of agriculture when they took a field trip to the ag farm at Shafter High School. This was a lot of the students' first time riding on a bus, which made it even more exciting for them. At Shafter High, they were met by high school students, many of them Golden Oak alumni, to tour the farm. The students were shown several cows and sheep at the farm, as well as pumpkins. They also learned a...
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 Ch...
With all of the violence that has taken place in recent weeks in northern Kern County, including Delano, McFarland and Wasco, Shafter has not borne the brunt of the violent assaults. Shafter Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann said that this is in large part to a philosophy that was taken by the City of Shafter almost 20 years ago, in which they decided that the safety of the city was going to be made a priority. Zimmermann said there is virtually no activity in recent years from th...
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...
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...
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 home...
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...
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...
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...
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 event...
