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The City Council is moving forward on interviewing four candidates to fill the open city manager position. The regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, had been cancelled, but the council held a special meeting Monday night to approve next steps in the process to replace Scott Hurlbert, who resigned in August. In a closed session, council members discussed possible candidates for the position and decided to start the interviewing process with four candidates. The interviews will be taking place...
The City of Shafter has been enjoying a reputation of being one of the fastest growing cities in business in recent years, attracting such companies as Target, Ross and several other big retailers. The most recent addition is Walmart, which is scheduled to open the most technologically advanced distribution center in the nation in Shafter in the fall of 2020. Bob Meadows, business development director for the city, says Shafter is a sought-after destination for businesses, large and small. "We...
The Shafter Boxing Club came home from the Silver Gloves Regional Championships with five competitors qualified to advance to the National Championships in Kansas later this year. The club, headed up by Mike Ayon and a staff of volunteers, had five winners in their respective weight classes. The event was held in Compton this past weekend. The local boxers qualified for the Regionals with victories in the state tournament held earlier in 2019. Alexa Diaz won the Girls 80 lb. division, giving...
The author of the book behind the movie "The Aviator" will highlight this year's Minter Field Air Museum Founder's Day Banquet next month. George Marrett is a former test pilot who has written four books on his exploits in the air, as well as his life dealing with Howard Hughes. Marrett wrote the book [BEGIN ITAL]The Aviator,[END ITAL] on which the 2004 movie "Aviator," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, was based,. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Hodel's Country Dining. In past...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Girls softball team -- Bakersfield Power Travel Girls Softball Team is seeking experienced players (age 12). Tryouts are Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-noon at Polo Park, 11000 Noriega Rd. (near Old Farm Road), Bakersfield. Call Coach Ricky Baltazar at 661-319-7585 for more information. Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. hour at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. MOFA -- Mexican American Opportunity Foundation of Bakersfield is a...
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 [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Cathy Prout and Gary Ingle breaking ground at the Shafter Wasco Court Complex in Shafter....
Dec. 27 Christopher Nathaniel Picazo, 23, of Shafter, was arrested at East Lerdo Highway and Central Valley Highway for corporal injury and damage/destroying wireless device. Dec. 28 Angelica Espinoza Gaytan, 25, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Jackson Ave on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Dec. 29 Robert Mejia, 23, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of State Avenue for corporal injury. David Lee Lucero Jr., 43, of Shafter, was arrested in the 30000 block of Richland Avenue for possession of a controlled substance, destroying...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, non-op. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Call 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 1-day vacation. Tax deductible, Free towing, All paperwork taken care of. Call 844-491-2884 (Cal- SCAN) #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE OXYGEN -- Anytime. Anywhere! No tanks to refill. No...
Gerald "Jerry" Royce Deaton passed from this earth on Jan. 2, 2020. He was born on Aug. 19, 1934, in Whittier to Roscoe and Lois Deaton. Jerry lived much of his childhood in Yucaipa, and graduated from Redlands High School in 1952. After high school, he attended and graduated from Chapman College, and it was at Chapman that he met Janice Leighton. Jerry and Jan married in 1956, and from 1958 through 1968 had 5 children together -- Steven, Sherri, Shana, Shelley and Scott. In the late '50s and...
Robert Ashby Woolley, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Everett, Wash., following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by twin sister Bette Williams; children Kevin Woolley, Sarah Woolley and Taryn Woolley; and grandchildren Katelynn Woolley, Nathan Woolley and Cashlie Rennie; as well as his stepdaughter, Natalie Hitchcock. He was preceded in death by his partner of 10 years, June L. Bartlett. Bob was born and raised in Wasco, the son of Herb and Ruth Woolley. In his early years,...
Joseph Duane Finn, 59, of Shafter, passed Dec. 29 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Doris Edick, 92, of Canyon Country, passed away Dec. 29 in Canyon Country. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Janice Hembree, 83, of Clovis, passed away Dec. 24 in Clovis. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Betty Crook, 80, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 30 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Mary Anderson, 88, of Bakersfield passed away Dec. 30 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Steven K. Bagby, 63, of Visalia, passed away Jan. 2....
Robert Alan Parrott, 61, passed on Dec. 18, 2019, in Bakersfield. Robert is survived by his wife Debbie, son Matt and his wife Sarah, daughter Amanda and her husband Ryan, and son Brad, as well as his mother Norma and sister Debbie. He is preceded in death by his father, Art Parrott. Robert was born March 11, 1958, in Bakersfield. He graduated with his BA from Fresno State and earned his teaching credential from Cal State Bakersfield. Robert taught second grade for 31 years at Karl F. Clemens...
The City of Shafter continues to grow as it keeps strengthening one of the most financially stable cities in Kern County, if not the state of California. Shafter has a valuable weapon in its arsenal when it comes to attracting new businesses, as well as growing its core city. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the makeup of the city, helping local businesses in many ways. If you ask the average resident what the Shafter Chamber of Commerce is, they will probably tell you...
