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Shafter High Athletic Hall of Fame member Claude Gilbert passed away on January 13, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. Gilbert was an icon at Shafter High School, as well as just about every school he was associated with. In addition to the SHS Hall of Fame, Gilbert was a member of the San Diego State Athletic Hall of Fame, as well as that of San Jose State. Gilbert coached the Shafter Generals football team to a championship in 1962. Gilbert's passing affected those from throughout the...
Shafter High lost another former coach recently with the passing of Mervin Huston at 89. "Boomer" Huston was the head football coach for several of the dominant teams that the Generals had during the '70s. Huston coached one of the most decorated athletes in the school's history when he helmed the squad that included David "Deacon" Turner, leading the Generals to the top of the SSL. Huston began his career at South High, after serving for the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. After South High,...
A 41-year-old Shafter man was jailed Friday in the stabbing of another man that evening. Shafter police were called to the 100 block of South Shafter Avenue, and found a victim with stab wounds to the abdomen and arm. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Shortly thereafter, they found a man nearby, later identified as Julian Bazan, and he was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and battery with serious bodily injury. A weapon suspected of...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club recognized a special group of students on Wednesday as they held their monthly Terrific Kids Luncheon. A different character trait is featured each month, with students exhibiting those traits honored for their achievements. Students are nominated by teachers and staff of each school in the Richland School District as well as Maple School and GROW Academy of Shafter. This month, the focus trait was Inclusive. Among those students honored were Martiza Sepulveda and Marco...
Cricket Wireless helps to keep Shafter, Wasco and other Valley communities talking. Manager Tania Cebellos says that they love Shafter and are excited to be a part of the community. "I love this store, and the people of Shafter are just so nice," she said. "It is great to be a part of a small town. Everyone is so friendly." The store carries phones, cases, protectors, speakers and more. A big advantage, according to Cebellos, is the fact that there are no contracts with Cricket. "We are...
The Wasco Union Elementary School District held its 41st annual Science Fair on Saturday, showcasing the talent of its student body. A total of 267 projects were displayed, representing the efforts of 377 students. The event demonstrated the district's commitment to fostering a love for science and learning while providing a platform for young minds to explore, innovate and share their discoveries with the community. Kory Mildenberger, a Palm Avenue Middle School science teacher, spearheaded...
With the recent passing of the beloved Wasco community activist Cherylee R. Wegman-Craig, many friends remembered her with kind words and shared memories of working with and knowing her in various capacities. Petra Rueda, former president of the Wasco Union Elementary School District board, knew Cherylee for almost 30 years and got close to her recently, working alongside her on the school board. "She was a very nice, respectful woman and had a lot of knowledge to share with her experience,"...
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. One per household. Thursday, Jan. 25, 3-5 p.m.,Jesus Saves International Church, 425 S. Shafter Ave. Colours coming – Colours, a Celebration of the Arts,...
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: Shafter's 50th anniversary parade down Central Avenue....
Jan. 15 Gabriel Avila Delgado, 24, of Shafter, was arrested at West Orange Avenue and South Wall for possession of unlawful paraphernalia, and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on misdemeanor charge. Jan. 16 Darnesha Marie Douglas, 33, of Shafter, was arrested in the 3600 block of Oak Lake Lane for burglary in the first degree and vandalism: damaging property. Jan. 17 Juan Jose Flores, 48, of Shafter, was arrested at North Central Valley Highway and West Tulare Avenue on an outside warrant and a bench warrant/failure to appear on a...
For over two decades, Tilo and Jenny Cortez have served the greater Kern County Community and beyond with their real estate and property management company, California Home Pros. With a commitment to excellence of the highest quality, they have helped many families achieve the American dream of owning their own home. Their business continues to expand, and the company purchased the old PG&E building to grow its business and renovated the location for its new office last year. To celebrate, they...
The Knights of Columbus set up hundreds of crosses on the lawn of St. John the Evangelist Church as a visual tribute to lives lost to abortion. This observance aligns with National Sanctity of Human Life Day to encourage reflection on the value of human life amid the ongoing abortion debate. "The Knights have been doing these for four or five years," Grand Knight Joe Blanchard, the group's leader, said. "It's been just our way of letting people know about the sanctity of life, that we support...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students. Criteria for selection were based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to all friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. From left, school mascot Whiskers, 1st grade teacher Rosario Alvarado, Jesus Barrios (5th grade), Julian Hernandez (1st), Esmeralda Cruz (3rd), Zayden C. Yanez (transitional kindergarten), Norman...
The Wasco High School varsity cheer team competed in the California Interscholastic Federation Valley Championship and won, making history by being the first in the school ever to earn this title. Cheer Advisor Hailey Coyle said, "I am extremely proud of the girls and coaches on this huge accomplishment. This team is so deserving of this title. It takes a lot of hard work, long practices, dedication and drive to achieve something like this. Cheer is not easy. It's not easy competing, and it's...
An article last week in The Press included pictures of a few residents’ gravesites being defaced in the name of religion. It happened out at the Shafter Cemetery. I love that cemetery and have family buried out there, so I would never try to say anything against the cemetery or the wonderful staff that works out there. I do want to make clear that what happened recently shouldn’t be ignored or swept under the rug, which, with indications that this was not the first time this has happened, might...
The Wasco High School varsity girls soccer team is blazing a trail of success this season, emerging as the top leader in the South Sequoia League. With an impressive record of five wins and one loss, they have firmly secured the top spot and are poised for further triumphs. Jose Castro has been the head coach for the last four years. He said the team's success can be attributed to the girl's willingness to try and learn. "We have been working off-season for the last two years and have been...
The Wasco High Tigers nearly swept the Shafter Generals on the mat on Thursday night, winning the boys varsity match 68-2 and edging out the Lady Generals in the girls varsity match, 48-32. The Tigers' boys squad continued their domination of the SSL and being one of the top teams in the county in their division. The Tigers, who qualified 12 wrestlers for the Central Section Masters tourney last year, are well on their way to at least equaling that feat. They are strong at every weight class...
Carlos came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 4 to 6 months old, and is a male labrador mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Carlos is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Carlos will be available for adoption on Thursday, Jan. 25. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town...
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Ronnie Lee Huff, 74, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Elsie Ingram, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Guadalupe Sanchez Castillo, 50, of Lost Hills, passed away Jan. 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Bart Franklin Wilburn, Jr., 54, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 18, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Michael Joseph Hampton, 39, of Wasco, passed away Jan. 18, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Warren Irwin Norton,...
Happy New Year – the old year of 2023 is gone with its failures and successes. It's time to press the reset button with new resolutions, new goals,and a new start. In the New Testament book of Philippians 3:13-14, Saint Paul says, "This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead." So press toward the goal, reach for the prize God is calling you in Christ Jesus. God has something good, something better for you this new year of 2...
1 years ago: Feb. 12, 2014 Angel Jimenez received the Community Service Award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 20 years ago: Feb. 2, 2004 Manuel Garcia was named Shafter High football coach. 40 years ago: Feb. 2, 1994 Teen Challenge was awarded the Citizen of the Year award by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
