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Teresa Burke Elementary School hosted its 8th annual Veteran's Day program to honor the great men and women who have served our country through their time in the US military. Those recognized included Rodolfo Castillo, Steven Reveles, Tyler Perkins, Arnold Delgado, Rafael Macias, Bernardo Palacio, James Medrano, Gabriel Diaz, Tony Stout, Marlene Monarrez, Analeya Tinoco, and the late Danny M. Rueda. His wife, Petra, represented him. Wasco Union Elementary School District board...
The Wasco Elk Ladies hosted a special fundraiser for the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. The money raised will support local families with sick children, providing them shelter while seeking treatment. The 'Tab Night' was in memory of Eddie Johnson, who was a loyal member of the Elks. "I think it is a great way to remember him," RMH of Kern County director Scarlett Sabin said. To raise funds, Elk members collected aluminum tabs/pop tops. Over 200 pounds were collected and...
The Wasco High School varsity girls golf team made history after winning the Valley Championship in Visalia. This was after taking first place at the South Sequoia League Championship. The girls played hard to take home the win against many other highly ranked schools, including private schools that have more funding and better resources. Coach Ed Moreno also coaches the boys golf team. He brings many years of experience as a WHS history teacher, prep support teacher and...
Wasco High School held its Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday. It was a night of celebration honoring some of the best sports players and teams in the school's rich history. Seven individual alumni were recognized for their superb athletic skills, while students at WHS, leaving their mark on the school. They were Lawrence Demery (class of 1971), Jose Luis Medina (class of 1986), Christina Munoz Salinas (class of 1990), Greg Romo (class of 1993), Tracy...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District held its first annual 2022 Art Festival at Barker Park. Guests enjoyed a jam-packed day of creative activities and performances in all artistic genres, including dance, music, live painting and singing. Vendors also sold an array of arts and crafts and tasty food like pastries, tacos, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, aguas frescas (fresh Mexican cold drinks), kettle corn and funnel cakes. Alice Meyer said it was a great event. "The art was amazin...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District, the City of Wasco and Bike Bakersfield hosted a morning bicycle ride for the community Saturday. It was a day of fun while learning about bike riding safety. "Bike riding is good for your health, but it can be dangerous," said Mayor Gilberto Reyna, who spearheaded the initiative. He said he was motivated to organize the event due to recent incidents in which two riders collided with two vehicles. One resulted in the death of one of the...
Toys for Tigers held its annual chicken lunch fundraiser on Saturday. Many residents supported the organization's effort to brighten the holiday season for those less fortunate in Wasco. Dale Nicol was part of the barbecue crew. "Today, we give back to the community. We got here at 7 a.m. to light the grills and cook some chicken," Nicol said. He has been doing this volunteer work for the last ten years. "It is special because we are making money for Toys for Tigers, which in...
Wasco Independence High School participated in the Bakersfield Museum of Art's annual Via Arte event, an Italian street painting festival where students demonstrated their artistic skills. Art and English teacher Monica Adams selected six of her top art students to attend. "My art teacher at Wasco High, Mr. Art Sherwyn, took me years ago, and as a teacher, it was something I wanted to do with my students," Adams said. "I've been taking them since 2016." Artists from all over...
It was a busy day of voting on election day. Poll workers in Wasco reported a busy flow of voters throughout the day, with an even bigger stream of people that came to drop off their mail-in ballots. Many expressed that they voted for numerous reasons, mainly sharing that they thought it was their duty to do so as Americans. Jacky Moreno said it was her second time voting. "I was motivated to vote because of Proposition 1, which would affect women's reproductive rights. I...
It was a tight race for candidates in local elections. As votes continue to be tallied Wednesday night, Valentin Medina appeared to win out against incumbent Mayor Pro Tem John P. Pallares for a seat on the Wasco City Council in District 3. Medina said he feels good about winning because he will give back to the community. "What I look forward to most is being able to engage with the community of Wasco and be a leader representing the people." He added, "I appreciate the...
On Tuesday at the regular City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of tax-exempt funds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a 36-unit affordable multifamily project at 401 N. Poplar Ave. The funds would be sourced from the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $15 million. According to a staff report, on Nov. 16 last year, the city...
This year's midyear elections features some highly contested elections. One example is the fight for the California State Assembly District 35. Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez is going against Dr. Jasmeet Bains. Both are working to earn the support of the community for the coveted role. Perez is a Democrat and has many reasons why she is running. In particular, she said she wants to make sure that Kern County has a voice in Sacramento. "We have many issues impacting our V...
Since 2002, Wasco Toys for Tigers has brought holiday cheer to children and their families. They give out almost 700 toys yearly and provide food baskets to those in need. To raise funds for their efforts, they will host their annual Toys for Tigers Chicken Lunch. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 5th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Grace Community Church, 1544 7th Street. It is a drive-thru event, and tickets are $15. With your meal, you can enjoy a hind-quartered...
Teresa Burke Elementary School cordially extends a warm invitation to local veterans to participate in their annual Veterans Day program. It will be a festive celebration to honor those that have served to benefit our great nation. The event will take place on Thursday, November 10th at 9 am on their campus at 1301 Filburn Street. There will be a special lineup of activities, including a welcome by student body president Sadie Cruz, the pledge of allegiance by the sergeant of...
After a tough battle, Wasco High School junior and varsity football teams took home the win against Shafter High School. This marked one of the biggest rivalries in Kern County. It was a spirited week for WHS students, with many activities leading up to the games. The fun started on Monday when students enjoyed dress-up days and lunchtime fun with food and karaoke during the week. A friendly bonfire on the WHS football field took place on Thursday night. The community and...
Wasco has seen a series of violent gang-related shootings that have taken place this month. Citizens are concerned about their safety. The latest occurred on Oct. 24th when deputies responded to the 1200 block of Iris Street for a victim of a shooting where they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. "This month's incidents of gang-related violence have spread fear within our community. The City of Wasco, the Kern County Sheriff's Department, the City...
The Houchin Community Blood Bank bus, in partnership with the Knights of Columbus, made its way back to Wasco. Regular and new donors came to support the initiative to save lives. The bus comes every eight weeks to address the nationwide shortage of blood needed for surgeries, accidents, premature babies, transplants, burn victims and cancer patients, to name a few. Most of the donations made in Wasco stay local. On average, these events draw about 28 donors, which saves 84...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District has opened up registration for their youth basketball league for ages 3 to 14. The deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 2. The season starts on Feb. 4 and runs until March 25. Through a partnership with Thomas Jefferson Middle School, the team members will play on Saturdays at the school gym. The players will also practice there. Program coordinator Juan Bernal said that players will learn the fundamentals of basketball, teamwork, sportsmanship...
MV Autoworks Collision Center opened in 2004. Over the years, the company has earned a reputation for quality work and attention to detail. Owner Jesus Luna manages the business, along with his large team including five technicians. "I have employees to look after,: he said "I am helping to feed their family like they are helping me." Luna graduated in 2006 with a degree in criminal justice from Cal State Bakersfield. While he was in school, he opened up his shop. "I was alrea...
The Wasco Rotary Club held its 2022 Reverse Drawing Dinner last Thursday. Guests enjoyed a steak dinner, drinks, auction items and the chance to win $5,000. Club member Martin Lonza served as the master of ceremonies and helped draw the names for the reverse raffle. "I think it was another successful event," he said. "It's always fun to call people's names." "We have a strong group of supporters that continually contribute and, in turn, help us make the community better...
City council elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Five districts make up the City of Wasco, and three are up for election. In District One, Mayor Gilberto Reyna is running unopposed. He has public service experience and a deep passion for advocating for policies that empower the residents. “Since 2015, I have served as an appointed and elected member on the City Council,” he said. Reyna has been a resident of Wasco for 39 years. Throughout this time, he has had many a...
October has started out violently in Wasco, with four separate shootings. Though none were fatal, these incidents have put law enforcement, schools and residents on high alert – even forcing the cancellation of extracurricular events such as the Wasco High School football game against Delano High School on Thursday night. Several other schools followed suit. Acting Superintendent Kevin Tallon in a statement Friday: "I want to thank everyone in the Wasco Union High School Distr...
Four of this month's shootings with six victims may be gang-related, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Public Information Officer Lori Meza told the Wasco Tribune in an email that all of the incidents "may be gang-related but had not been confirmed at this time [Thursday]." She also reported the names of the victims, and that no arrests had been made. On Oct. 3 at approximately 7:38 p.m., in the 1000 block of Poso Drive, Marcos Quinitana, 31, of Wasco, was sho...
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, a resolution was unanimously passed to approve police department start-up positions and pay ranges. According to a staff report, the council and staff are moving forward with research, planning and actions leading to establishing a Wasco Police Department. Currently, the city outsources law enforcement to the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Based on the staff report, the steps proposed include: 1) Establish a start-up team including a...
The long-awaited annual football competition between Wasco High School and Shafter High School has arrived and will take place on Friday, Oct. 28. The heavily contested battle will be a fight for the title of champion. A week-long celebration of fun on campus will lead up to the game. Starting on Monday, there will be different dress-up days and lunchtime activities, including karaoke. On Thursday, a community bonfire rally will take place on the WHS football field starting...
