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The city will move forward in purchasing land that will be used for the West Beltway Street Project. This project will be a portion of roadway from North Shafter east of the Target Center south to Highway 119, eventually extending from Shafter to Bakersfield. The land planned for purchase is owned by Bidart Bros. and Glenn Holt. The land owned by the Bidart Bros. is expected to sell for $2.1 million, but is still being negotiated. The price includes the land, lost crop production and for the rel...
If you ask where you are going to lunch, and someone says, "China," many people will know exactly where you will be spending your lunch hour. China Cuisine has been serving the community for almost 30 years, with the personal service and great food that has made it a mainstay of downtown Shafter. The décor is bright and has a fish tank that houses their famous huge fish in it, swimming around greeting the customers as they enter the restaurant. Scotty Dang opened the restaurant in September...
As we begin a New Year, my mind almost always goes to Philippians 3:1-14. In this passage, Paul is reminding the church in Philippi about the dangers of putting confidence in our “flesh,” or our own self-efforts apart from dependence on the Lord. He’s also reflecting on his own journey of faith and honestly admits he falls short at times of the ideals of following the Lord. So what does Paul say we should do and what does that have to do with a new calendar year? Let me suggest several things: Be honest with where you are in your life and y...
Almost 1,800 workers who walked for four days in protest of a decrease in payments have returned to work at the Wonderful Orchards throughout Kern County, after the company reversed the cut. On Friday, Wonderful Company announced that they would cut the price they pay per bin on their citrus from $53 to $48. Workers walked out in protest, leaving fruit unpicked on the trees. "We don't think it is fair that we get cut for doing the same job all year round, but they raise their workers' minimum...
LeRoy Melvin Weidenbach was born Dec. 18, 1931 in Scotland, S.D., to Albert and Emilia Weidenbach. The Weidenbach family moved to Shafter in 1945, beginning the farming operations when LeRoy was 16. After graduating from Shafter High School, LeRoy served his country in the Army from 1952 to 1955. In 1955, LeRoy joined his two older brothers, Layton and Marvin, on the family farm. He developed a passion and a calling for agriculture that lasted a lifetime. In 1956, he married the love of his...
An email sent to Supervisor David Couch's office began what is turning into a project that will help clean up the area known as La Colonia in Shafter. There are a number of violations in the area, including an old boat on Water Company property at Martinez Street. The boat that has been tagged for removal numerous times and has weeds and growth all around it. It was made clear in an email from Supervisor Couch's office that, unfortunately, it is not just a matter of going and getting rid of the...
The weather in Shafter on Monday and Tuesday was very windy and moist, which translated into major havoc on roadways in and around Shafter. There were three accidents in a 24-hour time span in which three people were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. On Monday, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a silver compact car traveling west on Lerdo Highway collided with a semitruck and trailer, causing it to bounce off the front of the truck and come to rest in the median of Lerdo Highway just west...
Former Shafter Mayor Cathy Prout joined representatives of 24 other cities in Southern California at the 2019 Donate Life Rose Parade Float Exclusive First Look Event held in the Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale. The event is an exclusive opportunity for civic officials and leaders of the communities served by OneLegacy to see the Donate Life float for the first time. Mayor Prout joined One Legacy Volunteer Christine Wilson, former city clerk for Shafter and a living organ donor, in dedicating...
The Shafter High Generals have completed the first half of SSL play in basketball and soccer, with the basketball teams in the middle of the pack with records of 2-3 on the boys side and 3-2 for the Lady Generals. The Shafter High Boys team started South Sequoia League play with a 69-67 win against Cesar Chavez. They then played Taft at Taft and dropped the game by a score of 65-54. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats, because the Generals had beaten them three days before in tournament pla...
Roslyn Webb, 50, passed away Jan. 13 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Juan Alberto Ortiz Hernandez, 57, passed away Jan. 2 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Celia Alvarez de Marquez, 67, passed away Jan. 8 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Fernando Espana Sanchez, 43, passed away Jan. 9 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria De Los Angeles Valencia, 56, passed away Jan. 5 in Bakersfield. Services...
Eleine Soriano was born June 13, 1995 in Compton to Esmeralda and Bernardo Soriano. In the summer of 2000, the family moved to Shafter in hopes of a fresh start and a new way of life. Eleine attended Shafter High School, where she excelled in academics and was very involved in numerous school activities such as swimming, basketball and art. She also participated in Folklorico dance. As a junior, she was awarded runner up in the Distinguished Young Woman competition and graduated with honors in...
A seven-week docent/biofact docent training course at the California Living Museum is scheduled, each Saturday, Feb. 23 through April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the zoo) If you love wildlife, nature, children and sharing information about CALM with thousands of people, then the zoo needs you. There is no cost for the course; however, docents must submit to fingerprinting and a tuberculosis test at their expense. Deadline to apply is Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Wildlife Rehabilitation Program training classes are scheduled March 23 and 24, from 2-4 p.m. a...
In last week's paper, the two History stories on potato harvesting and the telephone were provided by the Shafter Historical Society, and the copyright line was omitted. It should have read: "Copyright, Shafter Historical Society." The Mystery History photo from the prior week should have detailed the holiday decorations over Central Avenue and James Street. A better crop of the picture is presented here....
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MONDAY SRPD --The Shafter Recreation and Parks Department Board of Directors meets on the second Monday at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset, at 6 p.m. SWAT -- Senior Wellness 55 years + at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., at 505 Sunset Ave. Richland school board -- Richland School District board meets on the third Monday at Golden Oak cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault – Services available on Mondays in Shafter: case management 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (English and Spanish); Peer support group 3-4 p.m. Spanish; peer support gro...
This week’s challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. Send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week, along with the facts behind this photo and a new one to challenge you. LAST WEEK: From right, unknown, Jim Beard, Eleanor Peters, Mr. Ferguson, Ford Hudson (assistant manager), Merrill Thomas (manager, age 34) at Bank of America’s new building in Feb...
Jan. 7 Alyssa Nicole Hart, 21, of Shafter, was arrested for failing to stop at a red light, driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence of alcohol. Jan. 8 Jorge Jr Mendoza, 35, of Shafter, was arrested for battery and obstruction of a public officer and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Jan. 9 Eduardo Gamez, 25, of Shafter, was arrested for theft/extortion of vehicle, and on a misdemeanor bench warrant and an outside agency warrant. Jan. 10 Elias Antonio Enriquez, 37, of...
Hi, I'm back! My name is Chloe, and I am back here at the shelter. The home I was adopted to was not a good fit for me, and it wasn't my fault. Their other dog did not like me, no matter how nice I was. If you would like to take me home and give me a chance, I will show you I am a good girl! I can keep you company on the couch, snuggle with you at night, or we can go out on a nice long walk. The shelter staff say my whining for attention is cute! I love when they rub my belly and give me...
Shafter High School held their annual Geek Streak 5K run that raises funds for the AP Exams that students take throughout the school year. Put on by the SHS AP Club, the event was held on Saturday at the school. The course started at the front of the school and wound its way around surrounding orchards, ending at Mannel Park. Students in AP courses face an expense of $94 for each exam that they take to prepare them for their college entrances and with their acceptances. According to Principal...
Information for this listing comes from available sources or the churches directly. For additions or changes, contact Kobie Carrasco at 661-292-5100 or [email protected]. Apostolic Church 1820 D St. Phone: 661-758-3457 Apostolic Faith Temple 1802 F St. Phone: 661-758-5698 Bilingual Church/Seventh Day Adventist Church Pastor Luis Rendon 1010 Popular Ave 661-758-2315 wascobilingualca.adventistchurch.org Saturday Bible study 9:15 a.m., worship 11 a.m Central Missionary Baptist Church 1610 3rd St. Phone: 661-758-5515 Christ Community Church...
Shafter business owners, public entities (schools/school districts) and multifamily dwellings with 5 or more units. As a service, American Refuse would like to make you aware of a change in an existing law. The change in the law begin this month, January 2019. AB1826, the mandatory organics recycling law of April 1, 2016, requires businesses (including public entities), school/school districts and multifamily residential dwellings (5 units or more) with 4+ cubic yards of organic waste to...
