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Wasco Veterinary Clinic is a symbol of compassion, dedication and love for animals and people alike. A family and locally owned business by Dr. Thomas Edick and his nephew, Dr. Brian Edick, they bring warmth and passion to the community they serve. Since 1981, they have built a legacy of exceptional care and community engagement that has earned the clinic a reputation for bringing the highest quality of service, complete with a friendly and dynamic team of ten, including Jenifer Abernathy, who...
Since 2002, Planet Dance Studio has been a jewel in the community, with thousands of youth participating in the program over the last 21 years. Their annual recital will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter High School Auditorium, and it promises to be a spectacular event. Jacob Hernandez is the studio director. "This year, the theme is 'Icons' and [the show] will be a tribute to some of the greatest performers of all times like Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley,...
Melanie Yasenchak is an English and drama teacher at Wasco High School. She is a committed advocate for the arts and has played an integral part in promoting creativity on the stage for her students and the community. She began her career as a teacher in 2006 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. In the 2012-13 school year, she joined Wasco High School. Since taking on her role, she has produced over 20 theatrical productions, including the first school musical last year based on the film Grease....
The Semitropic Harvest Festival later this month promises to be an afternoon of fun activities with food, games, a spooky haunted house, mazes and music for all ages to enjoy. There will be various contests, including for the best chile verde and best Halloween costumes, and a pumpkin decoration competition with two categories: carved and painted. Youth can work at home on their pumpkin entry and bring it to the event for a panel of community members to vote on. A cake walk and candy walk will...
The Wasco Elks Lodge Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show is this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The categories are open class, under construction and motorcycle. It will be a festive event in honor of Blaine Willard, a long-time devoted lodge member. "He was a member of good standing. If we needed something, he was always there to help us. He was always so supportive of our car show," Trustee Jerry Bozarth said. DJ Boom Dog will provide music. Guests can enjoy a beer garden, bloody mary...
Herbert Stout is the new sergeant for the Kern County Sheriff's Wasco substation and is excited to take on the role. With 15 years of law enforcement experience, he looks forward to serving the community and helping transition from the Sheriff's Office to establishing the Wasco Police Department. Stout is a seasoned public safety servant, working as an internal affairs investigator for the Kern County Sheriff's Office. He held that position for two years. Before that, he was a criminal...
The Wasco Bengals Football and Cheer celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday. Over the years, the organization has served thousands of young people in Wasco, teaching them skills and instilling virtues to help them on and off the field. Gonzalo Cruz is the league representative and president. "We are a non-profit youth organization that works with football players and cheerleaders from ages six up to 14 years old. We practice the basic fundamentals, strategy, accountability and work ethic."...
Gilbert Garland was a pillar in the community, having been a part of the Wasco Recreation and Parks District Board for over 25 years and coaching for nearly 60 years. He passed away in June of 2021 but will be forever remembered for his dedication to the community of Wasco and the countless youth he served. At the Wasco Recreation and Parks District board meeting last week, Garland received a certificate of recognition from Congressman David Valadao. His wife, Janice, accepted the award on his...
On Friday, Sept. 29, during an ongoing investigation of a shooting, three men in Wasco, Adrian Oliva, 20, Angel Villa, 21, and Elija Gonzalez, 32, were arrested after search warrants were executed seizing firearms, ammunition, high-capacity magazines and approximately five ounces of suspected cocaine. According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, deputies from the Wasco substation and the Kern County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Division executed search wrrants at residences in the...
Dylan Solorio, a 14-year-old athlete with the Wasco Tigers Taekwondo school, earned a spot to be on the USA national team in the weight category of 49 to 64 kilos to travel and compete at the Cadet World Championship in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in August. The championship is held every two years in a different country. Dylan fought long and hard to make it to the quarter finals. In his first match, he defeated Egypt and lost to Russia in a nail-biting fight. His father, Alexander Solorio, said, "It...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students. Criteria for selection were based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. Left to right are Vice Principal Angela Devin, Whiskers,Kevin Torralba (5th grade) ,Gabriela M. Canseco (4th) , Angelynn Sharp (3rd) , Leonardo Delgado (2nd) , Ernesto Aragon (kindergarten) , Leisli...
More steps were taken toward establishing the Wasco Police Department on Tuesday night at the regular City Council meeting. This time, it was the approval to purchase body armor for up to $29,000 and the approval of a Lexipol policy manual that establishes the policies for the WPD. "Lexipol is the standard in the industry for police agencies, and it has been developed by a team of attorneys that constantly monitor and evaluate changing federal and state laws and their impact on police...
Wasco High School held its 2023 Homecoming with a week-long lineup of activities in preparation for the big football game against Golden Valley of Bakersfield. The theme was Tigers Assemble (Superheroes). Each day leading up to the game were lunchtime activities and games. There was also a dress-up day each day. The students earned class spirit points based on which class had the most students dress up. "So it gets competitive between the classes. Each class has the week to build their class...
Wasco Cars and Coffee is an organization for automotive enthusiasts to unite for fellowship and community activism. "We meet over coffee and talk about our car builds, which refers to our custom cars that are built to our liking," said founder Lucio Rivera. He started the organization because, "I wanted to give Wasco and surrounding cities a safe haven where we could get together and express ourselves." "We can work together to do good in the community, like food drives and also toy drives,...
David Armendariz, Jr., known as DJ Nonsense, has brought his talent to the community for five years. He is passionate about music and loves to entertain with his unique style and diversified admiration for many musical genres. Armendariz plays at festivals, weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms, birthdays and school events, to name a few. "I have donated my time to many fundraisers for local nonprofits. "That's important to me because, as a DJ, I have a talent, and it's my way of offering help to...
The City of Wasco's Code Compliance Office, American Refuse, and local groups and businesses are partnering up to keep Wasco beautiful with their free community clean-up event on Saturday, Oct. 21. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., residents can drop off their bulky waste at Barker Park. Items accepted include old furniture, home appliances, TVs, mattresses, electronic waste and water heaters. Trash, commercial waste, construction or remodeling scraps, hazardous materials and green waste cannot be...
The council moves one step closer in the formation of the Wasco Police Department with the approval to purchase body cameras and Taser equipment at a total cost of $116,772. Through Axon Enterprises, 23 body-worn cameras, 23 Tasers, multibay docking charging stations, replacement cartridges, and software and licensing will be purchased. There also will be on-site training in the package. "Body cameras are a crucial component to ensure accountability and full transparency of our policing...
Pedro Gutierrez was born in 1922 in Mercedes, Texas. On Saturday, over 150 family and friends attended a birthday party in his honor. Shortly after his birth, Gutierrez moved to Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico. One of 10 children, he started working at age eight, tending to the family's sheep and goats. After a family tragedy when his father was killed, he returned to Mercedes at 10. At 13, he started working at a restaurant. When he was 18, he moved to Detroit, Mich., and worked on railroad tracks...
Dutch Bros Coffee opened its doors to the public on Monday with a ribbon cutting commemorating the occasion. Members of the community and Wasco leadership attended the celebration. Morgan Rapp is the regional operator. "We are so honored to serve the community that is just as excited to be here and part of what we do." He said they decided to come to Wasco because the community is so loving. "We are thrilled to bring Dutch love to this city and thought we'd be a perfect fit." Rapp shared that...
Vinson Callahan was arrested Saturday for weapons violations, including prohibited person possessing a firearm, ammunition and suspected fentanyl. According to a press release from the Kern County Sheriff's Office, at about 10 a.m., Wasco and north area substations deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of Gaston St., responding to a subject in possession of a firearm. Once there, they encountered Callahan. During a search, deputies located an unserialized handgun, or "ghost gun." They also...
Raciel Mendez of Tint Cartel has served the Wasco community for the last year. He comes from Madera, where he owned Sin Cal Glass and Tint for eight years. He prides himself in offering high-quality work at reasonable prices. His is a mobile business, and comes to residential, commercial or automotive clients. Mendez is from a Hispanic family, with his parents originating from Oaxaca and Durango in Mexico. He said they taught him Spanish and instilled in him the value of hard work and a...
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Beta Zeta chapter is an organization for active or retired women involved in education. This year, the chapter is celebrating its 74th year. The Beta Zeta chapter makes a difference in the community by supporting teachers. In the past, they have also given annual grant-in-aid scholarships to college students pursuing a teaching credential, raised money to contribute to the Ronald McDonald House and donated toiletries to the Alliance Against Family Violence...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly 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. Whiskers, Vice Principal Mrs. Devin, kindergartener Oscar Padilla, 1st grader Carlos Sotelo, 2nd grader (not pictured) Lorenzo Hernandez, 3rd grader German Jarquin-Garcia, 4th grader...
Veronica Jacuinde Wasco Tribune The Wasco Recreation and Parks District youth soccer league launched on Saturday. Kids ages three to 14 participated in a morning of athletics and fun. The season runs through the end of October. Player Oracio Martinez said, "It was very competitive. We won. I feel good because I gave it my all." Another youth, Fernando Ramirez, said, "I played really good. I scored three goals. We won. The first half was okay, but the second half we dominated." "I love playing...
The 55th Annual Miss Wasco Rose Queen Pageant on Thursday was nothing but spectacular. To an almost sold out crowd, the 15 contestants gave it their all competing for the coveted title at the Barbie-themed event. Esmeralda Rodriguez was crowned the 2023 Miss Wasco Rose Queen after contestants shined on stage and gave a brilliant performance singing, dancing, presenting their talent and showcasing their formal gowns, "I'm so excited, happy and so honored. I look forward to all the events and...
