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This continues last week's recap of 2024 Shafter events. The first half can be viewed online at The ShafterPress.com. July saw the return of the July 3 Fireworks show at Shafter High School, put on by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce, with support from local businesses and the community. The skies over Shafter were lit up on Monday night, celebrating the Independence Day holiday. The free event began at 6p.m. with a variety of inflatables, games, and plenty of food and drinks for those in...
The Shafter Young Adults Theater presented a new twist on an old classic recently when they staged "A Christmas Chaos," a take on the Charles Dickon's classic "A Christmas Carol." The production was directed by Joshua Cooley, who also treated the audience to a humorous character, The Confused Actor, who interrupted the production repeatedly, reciting lines from plays that had nothing to do with the current production. The cast was a collection of veteran actors who slipped into their characters...
It is customary for the Shafter Police Department and its officers to deal with gun fire on New Year’s Eve. But, this year, officers ended up arresting an Earlimart man who took the celebration a little too far. Antonio Alvarado, 29, was arrested on several charges and was placed on a $490,000 bond. According to police reports, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North Wall Street in Shafter for reports of gunfire, possibly with a round hitting an apartment door. When officers arrived,...
This continues last week's recap of 2024 Wasco events. The first half can be viewed online at WascoTrib.com. JULY. It was a festive celebration of our nation's independence in July at the Wasco Recreation and Parks District's Red, White & Boom Fireworks Festival. The event started with a flag ceremony hosted by the Boys and Girls Scouts Troop 950. A watermelon eating contest and the Toys for Tiger's sponsored ride around Barker Park, where participants decorated their bikes in a 4th of July...
Petra Rueda is a member of the Wasco community who is committed to the values of service. Her journey into activism was deeply influenced by her late husband, Danny, who is also a respected Wasconian leader. Petra was born in Wasco when there was a hospital and attended all local schools. She comes from a family of eight and was raised in the Catholic Church, having been baptized and completed all her sacraments. After graduating from Wasco High School, she went to Job Corps in San Bernardino...
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS Christmas at the Shafter Depot — Come and see the Christmas tree display. Saturday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ONGOING Warm clothing drive – Supervisor David Couch invites the public to donate gently used or new warm clothing through the remai...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Shafter Theatre and Wood Shoe Repair on Central Avenue in early 1953....
Dec. 23 Luis Eduardo Lopez, 22, of Shafter, was arrested at Walker Avenue and Poso Avenue for DUI, hit and run damages and driving without a license. Dec. 25 Victor Alejandro Heredia, 27, of Shafter, was arrested at 7th Standard Road and Shane Street for DUI and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a felony charge. Francisco Cervantes Garcia, 37, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of West Orange Avenue for battery on a spouse and possession of a controlled substance. Dec. 26 Raul Bauzan, 28, of Shafter, was arrested in the 30100...
The Shafter Library and Learning unveiled a new mural recently that is the result of another dream from members of the Shafter community. Local artist Lorena Castillo, who was the artist behind the first mural at the Learning Center, was once again in charge of the creation, helped by children and families in the community. "This is what makes this so special," said Castillo. "This is the result of an entire community's passion and involvement." According to one of the founders of Listen to...
1 years ago: Jan. 29, 2014 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce honored Angel Jimenez for community service. 40 years ago: Jan. 11, 1984 Pam Nixon and Court Maynard brought aerobic dance classes to the city. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
Wanda came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 1-3 year old female Australian cattle dog. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Wanda is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children, and her behavior toward children is unknown. Wanda will be available for adoption on Thursday, Jan. 4. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local....
On Dec. 10, 2023, Delmer Wallace Hudson, at age 92, passed away peacefully at his home, and entered eternity with his Lord. Wallace was born on June 27, 1931, in Mannford, Okla., to Delmer and Lottie Hudson. He spent the first few years of his life on the small family farm with his parents and older brother Kenneth. As a result of the Great Dust Bowl of the '30s, the family migrated from Oklahoma to California, where he grew into adulthood. Wallace served his country with honor during the...
Michael Elvis Hale passed into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 23, 2023, at age 66. He passed away in his loving home in Hoffman, Minn., while holding the hand of his daughter. He was born on Dec. 2, 1957, in Bakersfield. He was the last of six children for Robert and Dorothy Hale. He spent most of his school years in the Wasco area making many lifelong friends. Mike was married on Oct. 14, 1977, to Debbie Ann Mulkey, in Wasco. He worked in the agriculture business while they raised their two...
Fernando Albiar, 72, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 16, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Georgia Maness, 87, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 30, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
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We all exercise a right to choose what we like most. When you go to a restaurant, you might order from the menu what sounds best at the time. Maybe when eating a salad or trail mix you pass over the parts you don’t like — the croutons or the cashews or whatever. When speaking about food and similar areas, that’s reasonable, and no problem at all. If we practice that habit in other areas, though, that can be quite bad. Imagine someone who practiced picking and choosing in math. If you refus...
The local chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization had fun mixing business with pleasure at the recent December meeting. The meeting was held at the Shafter home of Priscilla Neufeld. The regular business meeting was followed by an auction of holiday specialty items donated by JT members. Nancy Neufeld presided over the auction, which consisted mostly of homemade items, including delicious baked goods, quilts and holiday decor. Most of the proceeds from the auction will go to the...
