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New businesses are popping up in the city as the pandemic lingers in the nation. The newest addition is going to be the Countryside Car Wash, which will be located at 406 Central Ave. The city sold the property to Rick Jara, whose family owns and operates Taco Bell in town. The property used to house Brookside Deli and the Shafter Press office. Jara will be building the first drive-thru car wash in Shafter. It will add approximately 30 jobs and will also offer a deli-market as well. This will be the family’s second car wash, with the o...
The city had 200 new cases of covid-19 in the last week, according to reports. That brings total number of cases since the pandemic began to 3,085 with about 1,135 presumed as recovered. The campaign to get residents to wear masks has seen higher participation, enabling residents to go shopping or get gas with their masks on. The school district has begun opening classrooms again for in-person learning, ordering Richland School District employees back to work. A petition has been circulated stating that a number of teachers do not want to...
On Monday, Jan. 25, Gov. Gavin Newsom released the state from the curfew and placed 54 counties back in the most-restrictive purple tier. Newsom also lifted his stay-at-home order. According to Newsom, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California counties are in the purple tier now. While still restrictive, this change will now resume outdoor dining and hair and nail salons are allowed to be open. Bars that only serve beverages are still closed. On Monday, 4,569 Wasco residents have tested positive for covid-19 while...
There has been a rise in property crimes, including theft, in the last year, Shafter Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann said. He said one factor that has played a "more significant role" than the pandemic in drug and property crimes has been the release of thousands of state inmates ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom in July. "We have found a different type of criminal now," Zimmermann said. "Instead of a low-level criminal who we do not consider as very dangerous necessarily, we are seeing a more...
Residents can now pay their utility bills online again after the payment system was restored. Customers may pay online or via telephone. The recent bills were sent the week of Jan. 11 through Jan. 15. These bills did not include payments made on or after Dec. 1, 2020. Autopay will resume Feb. 2. In other business, the City Council unanimously approved the administrative budget for fiscal year 2021-22 last Friday during a special meeting. It also unanimously approved the proposed payment...
Peters Funeral Home in Arvin was one of several businesses damaged after a number of fires in the area. The funeral home at 600 Tucker St., two abandoned buildings and an antique boutique off Bear Mountain Boulevard sustained damage after four fires ripped through the area. Mayor Olivia Trujillo visited the sites of each of the fires and expressed her concern about the large number of fires in such a short period of time. The Kern County Fire Department reported that the two businesses were...
The city is still offering free brush and limb collection until the end of February. Those residents who live south of Lerdo Highway can expect the city to pick up limbs in their neighborhoods from now to Jan. 31, and Feb.16 to Feb. 28. Shafter residents who live north of Lerdo Highway will get serviced from Feb. 1 to Feb. 15. Leave piles of leaves in public streets, not in alleys. Residents also need to make piles less than 10 feet in length, as well as leaving at least two feet of space...
Sports practices have begun in the Wasco Union High School District although the district will be continuing distance learning throughout the third quarter and likely through the rest of the year, Superintendent Rob Cobb said. “However, some students are returning to ‘in-person’ instructional support for distance learning beginning this week,” Cobb said. Cobb is currently working on a document that will be posted online on the district’s website explaining how activities will be reintrodu...
Wasco High staff welcome some students back with their signature black and orange spirit. The high school opened this week for some of its students that need additional support with their distance learning. The school celebrated Reopening Day at Wasco High along with launching the beginning of sports conditioning. "Reopening day was for the 20% of students that opt in for in-person instruction to supplement their distance learning." Superintendent Rob Cobb said. "Sometimes it's just hard for...
A 23-year-old Wasco resident was killed after being shot on Poplar Avenue the day after Christmas. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Dec. 26, Vicente Hinojosa Regalado was shot in the 1500 block of Poplar Avenue. He died on the sidewalk at the scene. Regalado’s killing was ruled a homicide after cause of death was declared multiple gunshot wounds. If anyone has any information regarding this shooting, contact the sheriff’s office at 661-487-4553....
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune will have new offices beginning Monday, Feb. 1. The paper's new address: 455 Kern Street, Ste E., Shafter, facing Central Avenue. The City of Shafter is selling the building at 406 Central Avenue where the Press is now, moving there 10 years ago after a fire destroyed its previous office near Five Points. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Monday through Friday. Masks are required, and appointments are greatly appreciated by calling 661-292-5100....
WASCO As reported by the Kern County Sheriff's Department, Wasco substation [END ITALICS] Jan. 19 Lorenzo Diaz-Gomez, 36, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of F Street on his active misdemeanor bench warrant. He was cited and released at the scene. Jan. 20 Manuel Orozco Alanis, 46, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1200 block of Highway 46 for felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony vehicle theft, and on his active misdemeanor bench warrant. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Rozon Nicole Butler, 41, of Wasco, was arrested at the...
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 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@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: 1976-77 Original Shafter Depot....
1 years ago: Feb. 2, 2011 Shafter State Farm Agent Ramona Herrera received the commercial remodel award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 20 years ago: Feb. 7, 2001 Former owner of Shafter Holiday Ford Dan Smith received the Businessman of the Year award by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 30 years ago: Feb. 13, 1991 The Cinco De Mayo Planning Committee started their meetings by adding a new event to the celebration. The event was the "La Colonia Reunion." This event honors the history and...
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Delores Sears, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 20. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Dustin Lee Colvard Jamison, 30, of Wasco, passed away Jan.15 in Wasco, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Pedro Ramirez Serrato, 88, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan.20 in Lost Hills, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Sabas Graciliano Carrizalez, 88, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan.20 in Buttonwillow, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Torress de Leyva, 84, of Buttonwillow, passed away Jan.20 in Buttonwillow, Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Marciano was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, on Oct, 16, 1932, the son of Marciano Aguayo and María Ramos. Marciano was a hard worker, a great father and provider. His unconditional love for his family made him the best father and grandfather one could ask for. Marciano cherished moments with his family, enjoying long talks full of laughter and love. Marciano entered eternal life on Jan. 30, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Marciano is survived by his daughters, Yesenia Vargas, María A. G...
Mary Idanell Nunlist 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 26, 2021, at home in Shafter, with her loved ones by her side. Idanell was born Aug. 6, 1943, in Torrance to Ollis and Lorene Prickett. A godly woman whose favorite pastime was doting on her family, whether they be blood related or her next-door neighbors; she fiercely loved all. She had a heart for teaching children. which was exemplified in her career choice as a teacher's aide for special education students and by serving...
Juan Diego Cantú, de 55 años de edad, falleció el día 8 de Enero del 2021 en Wasco. El nació en el día 30 de Noviembre del año 1965 en General Nuevo León México. Sus padres son Aureliano Cantú y su madre Ramona Adame. Juan Diego creció en China Nuevo León y se graduó de General Bravo Secundaría. Juan Diego trabajo por 35 años haciendo soldadura, troquero y mecánico. A Diego le encantaba la música y bailar con su esposa Josefa. Diego siempre le encanto decir chistes y hacernos reír. Diego teni...
Dollie Imogene Burrow, 78, of Shafter, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, in Bakersfield. Dollie Imogene (Whitmire) Burrow was born in Kenefic, Okla., to William E. Whitmire Sr. and Minnie M. Ritchie on Aug. 20, 1942. She went to school in Quanah, Texas. Dollie married Floyd E. Burrow on Sept. 6, 1963. They then moved to Shafter, where she lived for the rest of her life. Dollie worked at the Richland School District for many years. She volunteered at the schools, worked as a classroom aide and as...
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...
Antonio G. Reyna, 83, passed away on Jan. 16, 2021 in Bakersfield. He was born on June 13, 1937 in Gregory, Texas to Severo and Andrea Reyna. Antonio grew up in Texas and Arizona and later made his home in Wasco. He attended schools in the state of Texas. He worked for Armstrong Nurseries in Wasco as a farm labor where he worked for 40 years. Antonio enjoyed most of all attending gatherings with his family and friends. He was a life-long Dallas Cowboys fan and a favorite pastime of his was...
If you are one of the millions of people that have been exposed to the covid-19 virus, or you suspect you have, you should contact your physician and request a test. The virus has an incubation of 2 to 14 days, so you will need to personally quarantine for at least 14 days to protect those you live with and work with. It doesn’t matter if you feel sick or not during that timeframe. Exposure is when a person has symptoms or who have been in close contact within six feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period with someone with a...
The Kern County Wasco branch library is making the most out of its limited hours, librarian Ethan Picman said. The library is currently open Monday and Tuesdays from noon to 6 p.m. “It’s important we do what we can to stay open to the public,” Picman said. “Access to the internet or the ability to print or fax can really affect someone’s livelihood.” Appointments are made at the top of each hour, for example noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The half-hour slots in between are used for sanitizing the library, Picman said. The half-hour slots have been wor...
