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Shafter Animal Control will be holding a low-cost spay and neuter clinic on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 at 18849 Shafter Ave. The procedure will cost $25 for any residents in the 93263 area code in the city. This price includes a Rabies and Parvo vaccination. Proof of residency will be required to participate in the event. No food can be given to your animal the morning of the surgery. There will also be licensing available at check out, in addition to $20...
The Shafter High Generals proved on Friday night that they are able to step up and win even when they are not at the top of their game. Against the Lions of Mira Monte, the Generals' offense started off slowly, misfiring more than their three previous games. Shafter found a way to step up their game and win with a score of 43-6. Led by quarterback Tyson Dozier, the Generals opened the scoring with a keeper by Dozier of 10 yards. This was after a 65-yard run was called back on...
Three people were killed on Tuesday night as a result of a collision at the intersection of Fresno Avenue and Central Valley Highway. At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Shafter Police Department responded to a report of an accident at the intersection. There were two vehicles involved. Shafter Police Department's Lionel Lopez said a 2007 Chrysler Aspen was traveling west on Fresno Avenue approaching Central Valley Highway. Meanwhile, a 2009 BMW 328i was traveling south on...
The City Council, along with American Refuse's Lynnda Martin, recently presented a Recycling Award to Don Pepe's Bar and Grill. Martin said that the local business has been working with American Refuse in reducing their waste that ends up at the local landfill. "This restaurant has been proactive, beginning to reduce their waste and make the transition to producing a large majority of organic waste even before the start of the Assembly Bill that is making it mandatory for...
The city's 2005 Junior Miss Julie Strauss is part of the first cryptocurrency company to go public on the stock market. Strauss, a 2006 graduate of Shafter High School, is a member of the CoinBase team in the San Francisco Bay area. Her team marked a milestone last Wednesday as their photos flashed on the Times Square Nasdaq Jumbotron. Strauss is the Global Head of Enterprise Risk and Controls of the company. CoinBase operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform and their...
Chase, a red and white Siberian husky, is still a puppy at 8 months old with big blue eyes. He may get bigger than he is since he is not full grown. Chase came to the Shafter Animal Shelter as a stray and has adjusted well. He has passed his SAFER dog evaluations and would be a great candidate for some training classes where he can learn basic commands and tricks. We would not recommend him around cats. The Siberian Husky is an intelligent dog that can get bored easily if not...
Residents can learn about funding available to improve air quality during a virtual town hall meeting on April 30. The meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. and will discuss funding for residents and businesses. With the passage of AB 617, a steering committee was formed in the city that created a plan of how to improve the air quality in Shafter. The result has been a variety of programs that will benefit the community as well as helping reduce emissions. The meeting will inform the public about the programs and future...
One of the area's largest shopping events will pop up on E. Lerdo Highway Saturday. The Tin Cup, at 1101 E. Lerdo Highway, is hosting a pop-up shopping day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 40 vendors are expected to have booths there with a variety of products including homemade goods, jewelry, clothes, soaps and lotions. Included in the event will be some businesses previously featured in the Shafter Press such as Adrianna Pompa of Pompa's Small Shop, which sells homemade soaps,...
The renovation project of the Shafter High School stadium is under way, with the demolition of the grandstands, press box and the surrounding track. One of the highlights of the new stadium is going to be a state-of-the-art video scoreboard. Once completed, Shafter High will have the only one of its kind in the Central Valley. The board will feature the usual graphics such as scores, first downs, time and also have space for advertising, showing instant replays, and slow...
Nicole Morris was named Shafter's Distinguished Young Woman for the Class of 2022 on Saturday night. The event was held at the Ford Theater and the event was Livestreamed for those who were unable to attend. Emceed by Debbie Porwell, last year's Distinguished Young Woman Shelbee Ramos handed her title to Morris at the end of the evening. The program has several different phases that are judged, including Physical Fitness, Self Expression, Scholastic, Interview, Talent and the...
On Saturday night, Shelbee Ramos handed her title of Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter to Nicole Morris. This ended the year's reign of Ramos's service as Shafter's DYW. Usually, the DYW of Shafter is kept very busy with public appearances, city functions, and competing at the state competition. Ramos competed in the state competition, held in Bakersfield, and won a "Be Your Best Self" award. The pandemic restricted Ramos' reign as DYW and did not have much opportunity to...
After a year in hiatus due to the pandemic, the Shafter Community Sunrise Easter Service made a return on April 4. The event began at 6:30 a.m., with music being played as the sun broke over the trees at "The Green," located at the intersection of Kern Street and California Avenue, at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. The event was sponsored by the Shafter Kiwanis Club. Over 70 people were in attendance at the celebration, including worshipers from a variety of churches...
The City Council approved forming an adhoc committee that would explore ways to keep the library open. The library is currently open two days a week until June. The City of Shafter came to an agreement last month to cover the costs for the operation of the library for a short-term period. The committee will be led by Mayor Pro-Tem Chad Givens and council member Gilbert Alvarado and will include other community members. Shafter High Coach Jerald Pierucci also gave a...
The Shafter High Generals shut down the Kern Valley Broncos, 48-0, continuing their undefeated streak since their recent win against Arvin. Celebrating their seniors during Senior Night, Quarterback Tyson Dozier tossed seven touchdown passes and 324 yards on the night. Dozier's success would not have been complete without a variety of receivers including transfer Cameron Huerta accounting for two of the touchdowns on five catches for a total of 127 yards. The game was even...
The Ceja sisters were determined to make the most out of the pandemic, launching new businesses that not only let them be creative, but bring in some extra income. Vahira Ceja, who has had experience in the food industry, focused on starting her own business selling fruits and vegetable dishes and displays created from fresh fruit and items she prepares. The items range from fruit bowls filled with melon, pineapple, strawberries, or whatever fruit she finds during her...
The city's Young Adult Theater will be presenting their annual production in a couple of weeks, taking local theater-goers down the Yellow Brick Road as they look for the Wizard of Oz. Cris Starrh began the Young Adult Theater three years ago for young adults interested in theater and have aged out of the city's Children's Theater. The Young Adult Theater is for those in junior high to their 30s. "We provide an outlet for those wanting to improve their theater skills, be it...
Tim Unruh, who has served Kern County and specifically the areas around Shafter and Wasco, as the district manager of the Kern Cemetery District, is retiring at the end of this week. Unruh has held this position for over 34 years, beginning his tenure in January 1978. During his years in the district, Unruh has been instrumental in ushering in the "computer age," developing the district's first database. Another strong point for Unruh, according to his District Secretary...
Shafter's Green Hotel, a historical landmark, was vandalized for the third time in the last 90 days over the weekend, after several windows were broken, the glass front door was smashed and the fence damaged. According to Shafter Historical Society President Roy Shaffner, vandals kicked part of the fence in and gained access to the property. They then broke several windows and the front door with what is believed to be rocks. "This is very frustrating," said Scott Hurlbert, a...
The Shafter High Generals took to the football field for the first time since the pandemic began, winning 52-3 against the Arvin Bears. The Generals began the game strong, scoring three times in the first five minutes of the game. With no kick-offs, the Bears took possession to open the game at their 20 yard line. The Generals' defense gave the offense a chance on the first play of the game as they recovered a Bears fumble, giving the offense the ball deep in Bears'...
Sun Country Flowers has continued producing bouquets and gifts as more people began to send flowers to loved ones, owner Carol Reichenbach said, making 2020 one of the shop's busiest years. Instead of being able to travel or attend certain functions, Reichenbach said, people were a lot more likely to send some flowers, or a gift of some kind. "Also, to be honest, this is the busiest year we have ever had when it comes to funeral services," she said. "I can't say what...
This girl is Trina, a brindle and white Pit Bull/Shepherd mix. Trina is about 1 year old and is a really sweet pup. She will need someone to teach her manners and some basic commands. She is shy until she gets to know you. A large yard with a tall fence would be a big bonus to help keep this girl safe. If you would like to meet Trina, come to the Shafter Animal Shelter at 18849 S. Shafter Ave. The hours at the shelter are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9...
Lennar Homes is opening a new phase in Gossamer Grove for homes. Lennar opened the Summer Series with models with three and four bedroom options, along with a flexible floor plan. Lennar also offers a New Gen option, giving families the choice of an attached suite that can be used for living space with a separate entrance, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. This option is for families with parents who need a separate living space or for older adult children who move back from...
Vietnam veterans were celebrated and honored during a ceremony March 29 at the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery in Bakersfield as part of National Vietnam Veterans Day. Shafter native Ed Gaede, who has been instrumental in the operations of the gallery, said that the veterans of the Vietnam War are getting their due as heroes, which had been denied them for so long. "It is important to recognize these men and women who have given their lives for us, no matter the circumstances,"...
The Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter program, previously known as the Shafter Junior Miss program, will be held on Saturday, April 10. Due to pandemic restrictions, the event will be shown online for viewers. Tickets to the livestream will be sold on the event's website, Toni Frantz, of the Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter Committee, said. Ticket holders will receive an email on April 10 with a link to the show. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Frantz said that the...
Easter will once again be celebrated with a Sunrise Service on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. after the service was canceled last year due to the pandemic. The service will be held at “The Green,” at the intersection of Kern Street and California Avenue on the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church lawn. The speaker will be Pastor Gabriel Espinoza and the event is sponsored by the Shafter Kiwanis Club. With the county’s designation changed to the red tier, this also means less restr...
