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The city's first code enforcement officer was arrested on five counts of annoying or child molestation, all misdemeanors, a month after he resigned from his position. Matt Maldonado, who moved from being the code enforcement officer in Wasco to the same job in Shafter, has also been active in helping coach youth wrestling. He assisted in coaching Shafter High School wrestlers, the Shafter Youth Wrestling team, and wrestling camps, such as the Summer Wrestling Camp put on by the Shafter...
There were over 1,100 new covid-19 cases in Kern County this week, Kern County Public Health’s Michelle Corson reported. This brings the total confirmed cases to date to 175,585 in the county. There are no new deaths in the county being reported on Tuesday and a total of 1,936 covid-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. On Jan. 4 Shafter had 4,902 infected and on Jan. 11 Shafter had 5,087 infected. On Jan. 4 Wasco had 7,173 infected and on Jan. 11 Wasco had 7,659 infected. The 7-day case r...
Be it having some good candy, jumping in an inflatable, or partying with friends, Nancy Guardado is there to help you out. Guardado just opened a Candy Land location in Wasco, joining the existing location in Shafter. Located near the Rite Aid store in Shafter, Guardado specializes in all kinds of candies, inflatables, party supplies, and pinatas, just about everything you would need to throw a great party. Guardado said she gets her candies and the majority of her other supplies from Mexico...
While continuing to deal with the restrictions covid-19 placed on everyone, July began with a bang as the annual fireworks show was held at the ball park. The Orange Heart Foundation and the Recreation and Parks District coordinated efforts together to provide the city with fireworks lighting up the sky. The reopening of the pool at Barker Park marked the beginning of summer in 2021. The pool had been closed in 2020 due to the pandemic. The virus refused to take a break. Near the end of July,...
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 esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. Ongoing Wasco Branch Library is in partnership with NO Kid Hungry and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering FREE meals and space to do homework. Bookkeeping Free Training Program at MAOF, “Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. 2130 Chester Ave...
Jan. 3 Jesse Rene Diaz, 30, of Shafter, was arrested on W. Lerdo Hwy. on an outside agency warrant. Jan. 5 Esteban De Jesus Villasana, 30, of Shafter, was arrested on Thomas Lane for chop shop, vehicle theft, and extortion of vehicle. Pedro Pena Lopez, 40, of Shafter, was arrested on the 18200 block of Thomas Lane for chop shop, vehicle theft and extortion of vehicle. Johnathan Henry Richardson, 42, of Shafter, was arrested on E. Lerdo Hwy for disorderly conduct: under the influence of a drug. Jan. 7 Jaime Mendez, 25, of Shafter, was arrested...
Miguel Albarran Vera, 71, of Wasco, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022. Miguel, who was known by family members as Mike, was born on Jan. 26 , 1950 to Eliborio and Juana Vera in Rio Grande Texas. After Mike graduated from Wasco High school in 1968, he went on to join the family in the field of agriculture work. Mike was a well beloved brother, uncle and could always be caught watching his favorite pro wrestling on TV and old country westerns. Miguel was preceded by his parents Eliborio and Juana Vera....
Erma Neufeld Funk went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2021. Erma was born on Sept. 14, 1924 in Shafter, to Nicolai and Justina Neufeld. She attended Maple School and Wasco High School, graduating in 1942. She married Wesley Paul Funk in 1943. Erma was a devoted Christian her entire life serving the church and her Lord in many capacities such as church secretary and Sunday School teacher where her love of children was so evident. Her love for her children and grandchildren was boundless. She was always available to...
Miguel Vera, 71, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 6, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Moises Adame Ramirez, 54, of Anaheim, passed away Jan. 4, in Lost Hills. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Martha J. Thesman, 88, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 5, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Kenneth Born, 55, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 9, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Janice K. Askew, 73, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 8, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
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