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Highway 43 between Los Angeles and Galpin streets may be expanding after the City Council approved a survey. Shoulder work will be done along this route, increasing the safety of the roadway. The work has been discussed for months, with studies being done to compare the feasibility of the project to the needs of the project. The city has turned to companies to complete the survey in a timely manner so they will be able to use the funds available. In 2019, Shafter received $1.5 million from the...
The Shafter Colours Committee has announced that the 2021 festival has been canceled. "We are sorry that we have had to come to this conclusion, but we will see you all in 2022," said Larry Starrh, one of the founders of the festival. Starrh, along with several other community members, wondered a few years ago what would happen if they brought together a group of events, all related to a form of transformed art. They welcomed theater, an art gallery, movies, sculptures, music, and culinary arts...
The city has seen the number of new cases of covid-19 increase last week, despite campaigns to slow the spread. Last week, there were 237 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,698 since the start of the outbreak. Of those cases, there have been over 800 cases confirmed as recoveries and over 500 cases assumed recovered. Shafter has had a face covering campaign in place for over two months now, with the aim to slow the number of cases in the city. As people are wearing...
Richland schools have been utilizing distance learning since the beginning of the pandemic and it has not been easy. Several instances of trouble with connectivity has hindered the process, according to some parents. “I have had a lot of trouble with the internet, either logging in or sometimes with getting a good connection,” said Maria Ocana, who has two grade-school-aged children attending Richland schools. “Otherwise, the teachers are doing a great job and my kids love the classes.” Each school site has its own staff that can help parents...
The Homestead Series by Lennar Homes is now available, as Lennar Homes invites prospective homebuyers to tour the houses through virtual tours, self-guided tours or personal tours by appointment. The Gossamer Grove area of Shafter has been growing steadily, with new homes becoming available and prospective commercial areas ready for development. Included in the plans for the future for the community are more parks, schools, retail stores and businesses, and a variety of locations with city...
Covid-19 isn't something to take lightly. From personal experience, it can be terrifying when you continue having new and different symptoms on a daily basis. I am one of the lucky ones who did not experience a high fever to give me an idea I had it. The fever is what let me know I still had the virus; however, what I got was a horrible headache before I knew I had been exposed and infected. Regular Tylenol wasn't doing the job. One can go through the list of covid-19 symptoms and checkmark...
It has been over 60 years that Arly's Appliance first opened its doors, and today they are still the go-to repair men when it comes to appliances and small motors. Back in 1959, Arly Fiel moved to Shafter and worked for Witham's. Fie; would spend his spare time servicing his neighbors and other customers in the Shafter and Wasco area. He finally asked his bosses if he could work in Bakersfield three days a week and spend two days a week servicing the Shafter and Wasco customers. Two days turned...
Mayor Alex Garcia receives his first covid-19 vaccination on Wednesday, Jan. 6, through his employer at Universal Urgent Care in Bakersfield. He is scheduled for his second dose on Wednesday, Feb. 3....
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. Ongoing Warm clothing drive — District 4 Supervisor David Couch is collecting blankets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. Donations will benefit families in District 4. To schedule an in-person pickup, call 661- 868-3680. Utility bills — The City of Wasco...
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@he ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: 200 Central Valley Highway Tractor Repair Shop built in the mid 1930s....
Jan. 3 Joe Angel Escobar, 41, of Shafter, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury, child cruelty and attempted murder. Jan. 5 Antonio Vargas, 30, of Shafter, was arrested for theft/extortion of vehicle, driving without a license and possession of controlled substance. Dirk Barton Underwood, 50, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant. Jan. 6 Jorge Luis Montes, 24, of Shafter, was arrested for domestic violence and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Lynn Marie Wallis, 40, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant....
Deputies recently confiscated a gun on Griffith Avenue after a driver fled the scene. On Monday, Jan. 11, Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the 1300 block of Griffith Avenue to check in after recent thefts in the area. According to the report, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle leaving the area driven by Bernardo Montanez, 34, of Wasco. Montanez evaded deputies and was located a short time later and taken into custody, the report said. During the investigation, a loaded .22...
1 years ago: Jan. 19, 2011 The Shafter High School Junior Miss Program changed the program's name to Distinguished Young Women. The national program is based in Mobile, Ala. 20 years ago: Jan. 24, 2001 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce selected Judy New as their Citizen of the Year. 30 years ago: Jan. 30, 1991 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce selected Judge Gary Ingle as their Citizen of the Year. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez said the city is in a good place regarding last summer's water issue. "Well 14 is nearly complete and right now we're not in the peak months that would increase concerns," Ortiz-Hernandez said. He continued by adding that the city was able to get through the summer peak months without any additional issues and water restrictions return to the previous stage before the water emergency....
The Wasco Union Elementary School District will not be returning to in-class learning during the third quarter, Superintendent Kelly Richers told school board members at a meeting Jan. 12. "Back when the county was in the 'red' level, we were told that if we applied for our schools to have students we could then keep them in school even if we went to the 'purple' level again," Richers said. "We have special education classes at all schools except Clemens, so we opened those other five schools to...
This week I want to share a program available in north Kern that may be just the thing your family needs to deal with an adult family member experiencing a substance-abuse crisis. If you have an adult family member or know someone who is acutely under the influence of alcohol and/or other substances and willing to accept services on a voluntary basis, the Delano Recovery Station may be just the thing your family, and this adult individual needs. Opened recently at 629 Main St. in Delano, this facility is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day...
Surrounded by loved ones, Henry Gonzales, 78, of Bakersfield, sadly passed away in his home on the morning of Dec. 31, 2020. Henry served as an inspiration for others throughout his life, and it was no different in his final years as he bravely battled with a serious heart condition. Despite the difficulties of his struggle, he never gave up on life but stayed strong to the end, continuing to love his family and his dogs, exercise, and care for his garden and citrus trees. Henry knew cars well,...
Teofilo Farias Jr., 59, passed away on Dec. 21, 2020 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield. Born on April 11, 1961, in Galveston, Texas, to Teofilo and Lupe Farias, Teofilo was one of 12 children. Growing up in Shafter, Teofilo graduated from Shafter High School in 1979. After high school he attended Bakersfield College where he studied auto mechanics. He worked for the City of Shafter and retired in 2010. Teofilo married Concha (Cathy) Gutierrez in 1985 and they were happily married for 35 years. He loved his family and his sports…and w...
Ralph Collins, 91, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 9. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Eusebio Barron, 71, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan. 10. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Devin Lee Atha, 20, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec 31. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Abel Aguilar Jr., 50, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 4. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria De Jesus Rodriguez, 64, of Shafter, passed away Jan. 4. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Joe J. Bolanos Sr., 52, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 19 Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Timothy M. Wilson, 20, of...
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Oscar JR Richards was born Feb. 3, 1936, in Edom Texas, to Maggie Florence (Carpenter/Perdue) and Oscar Shores Richards. Losing a tough battle with covid after being hospitalized for a month, JR passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, who spent a precious few last hours with him at home on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Susie; his sons, JR Junior Richards (deceased shortly after birth), Timothy Richards and wife...
Elsie Bernice Warren passed away on Dec. 24, 2020, following a brief hospitalization at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, at the age of 93. She was born to Henry and Lydia Mettler in Shafter, California, on Jan. 13, 1927, the ninth of 10 children. She is preceded in death by her 5 brothers and 4 sisters and sadly, her daughter Andrea Ellis. Elsie made Shafter her home for her entire life. In her childhood, she lived with her family on her parent's farm and attended Shafter schools,...
Ernest "Ernie" Bon Cabrera, of Delano/Bakersfield, was born on a Friday, Dec. 5, 1941, and passed away Dec. 29, 2020. Ernie was born to the late Ernest and Mary Cabrera in Bakersfield. Ernie graduated from Delano High in 1960. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days at Fort Ord, where he also played baseball for the team. Ernie also served 5 years and 3 months in the Army National Guard. In 1990, he met the love of his life, Janet. They met working at the...
George Lee White, 85, left this world to rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior on Dec. 26, 2020. While we mourn this great loss, we celebrate the promise of his eternal joy. George was born on June 27, 1935. He was one of five children born to the late George & Nellie White in Mineola, Mo. On Aug. 25, 1954, he was united in marriage to Joan A. Miller, they just celebrated 66 years of marriage together. George was a veteran that was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1953. He dedicated...
Betty Lou Bergman was born to Abe and Susie Isaac on Nov. 2, 1931, in Shafter. Brother Don was born 5 years later. When she was eight, her parents adopted Vernon Unruh, who was 11 years old, a distant relative in Canada. Betty attended Maple School through eighth grade and then Wasco High. Music was integral throughout her life. She chose music major in high school and sang in various choirs and groups, participated in musicals, and played the piano and clarinet. Betty was a homemaker and...
