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The Shafter Planning Commission approved a request by APC Towers to install an 80-foot telecommunications tower that would be located at 3751 Santa Fe Way, allowing more telecommunication service in the area. Jeremy Siegel of APC Towers was in the Tuesday night meeting, and said that the tower would be a "monopine tower" that would give the community a lot more coverage in the area. Th at type of tower has several TMobile antennas, with the antennas and structure made to look like a pine tree....
The Shafter Police Department is continuing its mission of fielding the best team of officers in the county to serve and protect the city of Shafter. They have had several new officers join the ranks, offsetting the departures of a few officers that have left to be a part of the new police department in Wasco, under former Shafter Police Chief Charlie Fivecoat. Those leaving included a long-time veteran of the SPD, Lionel Lopez, who had been promoted to sergeant in the Shafter force. There were...
Christmas at the Depot is always a special time of year. Decorations are out, beautiful trees are on display, and the atmosphere is festive. This year was no different. The Shafter Depot Museum held its annual Christmas event that included Christmas trees decorated by organizations, clubs and families, along the theme of The 1940s. Residents perused the museum for several weekends, voting for their favorite tree. They also had an opportunity to greet Santa in their new caboose at the museum on...
If you drove by Stringham Park on Monday, you might have seen the city taking down a few trees on the site, but not to worry – they will be replaced. Public Works Director Michael James said that the move is part of the Stringham Park Improvement Project. "The project does require the removal of a few trees at certain areas of the park, but there will still be the same amount of trees at the park when the project is completed," James said. Stringham Park will be the new home for the Regional T...
A group of Richland School District students received perfect scores on their CAASPP Assessment tests recently. These tests are a measuring stick of how students are progressing in their educational journeys. The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress tests replaced the STAR state standardized tests in California in 2013. The tests cover English, mathematics and social science. According to Richland Superintendent Rosa Romero, the results for last year's tests were made...
Born and raised in Wasco, Alex Garcia is taking on the role of mayor for the third time. It is his continued love of public service that has kept him in local politics for almost a decade. Garcia is a small business owner of a real estate company and director of the Kern Economic Development Corporation as a representative for Wasco. He said that Wasco is a growing community with small-town values and is a great place to raise a family, start a business, buy a home and thrive. As his third time...
The Wasco Downtown Rehabilitation Project is underway. On Monday, there was a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the project to revitalize the downtown area and enhance local culture through green spaces and public art installations. The project will include low water use landscaping, ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, shade trees, street furniture, seating areas, waste bins, improved lighting, murals, upgrades to parking lots and rehabilitating the 7th Street Park to include a...
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 Clean Air Rooms – Free air purifiers available for Shafter residents. Supplies are limited. Friday, Jan. 12, 9-11 a.m., corner of Atlantic and North Valley streets. Colours coming – Colours, a Celebration of the Arts, in Shafter Feb. 22-25. ONGOI...
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: Cawelo in 1942 at East of Lerdo Highway and Highway 99....
Jan. 4 Daniel Trejo, 22, of Shafter, was arrested for vandalism for $400 or more. Jan. 7 Carolina Victoria Rose Rios, 23, of Shafter, was arrested in the 600 block of Minter Avenue for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Alejandra Yasenia Astorga, 29, of Shafter, was arrested at South Rieker and Rodriguez avenues for disorderly conduct: under the influence of drugs. BUTTONWILLOW As reported by the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Buttonwillow substation: Dec. 20 Armando Lopez-Diaz, 25, of Lost Hills, was arrested in the 14000 block of Lost Hills Road in...
After three years of serving as pastor for St. John the Evangelist Parish, Rev. Guillermo Preciado is stepping down. "I want to take a moment to thank God for a year filled with blessings and for allowing me to be with you in this wonderful St. John the Evangelist Parish for three Christmas seasons," Preciado said in a note to his congregation. "With sadness and regret, I announce that effective Wednesday, January 3, I will leave the parish to focus on my health and spiritual growth" He...
The Bakersfield Condors will host a charity hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank Arena to benefit the Wasco High School football team. Chad Martinez is the varsity head coach. "This season, we competed for a State Championship, and although we fell short, we were still State Regional Champions for the first time in Wasco High history. We will commemorate our Regional Championship with rings, which a portion of the proceeds from the event will help buy." Martinez said...
For many, few hobbies are as rewarding as volunteering. For Stephanie Mixco, it isn't just a pastime - it's an essential part of her life's fabric. "Volunteering keeps me up and going. It's where I meet new people, extend a helping hand and find comfort in being part of a family." Stephanie started volunteering in her teens and first became involved with the Wasco Community Volunteer Coalition with leader Camilo Vasquez. She said of the experience, "It was incredible. I loved organizing the...
With the New Year here, many are considering what will be on their list of resolutions, and mental health should be top of mind. A recent study shows that in 2023, one of the highest reported New Year’s resolutions was to improve mental health (36%), reflecting a growing recognition of mental well-being as pivotal to our overall quality of life and highlighting a collective commitment to prioritize self-care and emotional resilience in the coming year. The state of mental health in America c...
The Shafter High Lady Generals basketball team has enjoyed some success the past few years, with this year's campaign no different, as they head into SSL play with an 11-5 record, 2-0 in the SSL. The squad, coached by Shawn Pennell and his staff, have been one of the best teams in the SSL for the past few seasons, with a co-championship last year, sharing the title with McFarland. One of the "benefits" of having such success, though, is the system that the CIF has in place that places teams in...
Nonie went to be with her Lord. She passed away in her sleep at home. Wyona Louise Snyder was a loving soul who graduated from Shafter High School in 1953. A Shafter native, she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, brother James Everet and parents Minnie and Leon Templeton. She leaves behind her daughter and caregiver, Rhonda, and husband, Richard Strange; her three grandchildren, Johnny Wayne VanWinkle Jr., Heather Louise Allred with husband Jeremy, and Shanna Michele Bayaca with...
Arturo Rodriguez, 64, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 3, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Alta Fern Mitchell, 87, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 30, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Alberto Flores Ranjel, 106, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 2, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Patrick Dewayne Newman, 70, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 31, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. James Alan Garrison, 76, passed away Jan. 1, in Auburn, Mich. Sue E. Stinnett, 88, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 7, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral...
In life, we see people who are experts in certain fields. Master plumber, master mechanic and master electrician are titles of people who are experts in those occupations. There are many people with a master’s degree, but Jesus Christ is the Master of all. I remember when I was a child, my pastor preached upon The Master. After hearing him preach, I came to the conclusion that Jesus can do anything. Jesus is the master of all things. No wonder Paul calls Jesus our All in All. In Luke 8:24 in the...
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Gus is ready to meet his new family. Could it be you? Gus is a 1-year-old husky mix. He is great with other dogs and is adored by the staff. Gus's adoption fee will include neutering him as well as his first shots. You can visit this guy at the Wasco Animal Shelter at 5409 7th Street in Wasco. Please call first for an appointment, 661-758-7240. --Wasco Animal Shelter Introducing Bear Bear came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 10 to 12 months old, and ia a male...
