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The City Council are in the final stages of hiring a new city manager. They met in closed session after Tuesday's regular meeting on negotiations with a candidate for the position left open after Scott Hurlbert's controversial resignation last year. A special council meeting had been held last week, with the purpose of a second round of interviews with candidates for the position. At this week's meeting, agenda items for a closed session included "Public Employee Appointment" and "Labor...
The City Council are in the final stages of hiring a new city manager. They met in closed session after Tuesday's regular meeting on negotiations with a candidate for the position left open after Scott Hurlbert's controversial resignation last year. A special council meeting had been held last week, with the purpose of a second round of interviews with candidates for the position. At this week's meeting, agenda items for a closed session included "Public Employee Appointment" and "Labor...
The Shafter Rotary Club held its annual Bingo Night last week at the Shafter Veterans Hall. The event is one of the main fundraisers of the year, drawing a crowd to compete for prizes donated by a variety of local businesses. There were several gift baskets put together for the event, such as a movie night package and a city of Shafter basket with several Shafter-themed items. Rolland Van De Valk was the bingo caller for the evening, providing a great deal of hilarity. Food and refreshments...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Bakersfield College — Advising in Shafter Saturday, Feb. 8, 8-12 p.m. Appointments available at shafterlearning.com/bcadvising or call 661-746-5055. NEW: Celebrate Black History Month — Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park and the Friends of Allensworth invite you to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, tickets and directions to the park, call 661-849-3433 or email park staff at [email protected] NEW: Libraries closed — All county libraries will be close...
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: Shafter Chamber of Commerce float in a Potato and Cotton Festival Parade (date unlnown)....
Feb. 1 Arturo Gomez Arredondo, 38, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Jesus Ramon Felix Urrea, 31, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of Gibson Lane for DUI. Timmothy Ibarra III, 44, of Shafter, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury on spouse. Jan. 30 Thomas Jake Wilson, 32, of Shafter, was arrested for receiving stolen property, violation of parole and disorderly conduct. Jan. 27 Hector Bravo Lopez, 21, of Shafter, arrested for petty theft retail/etc. Espiririon Garcia Salinas, 39, of Shafter, was arrested...
Vince Lombardi, the coach of the winning team of the first two Super Bowls, once said, “Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” This game has grown to proportion once reserved for Christmas, Easter, Memorial or Labor Day. At first it was just a championship game, then it became Super Bowl Sunday, a...
Giovannis Italian Eatery has been a part of the Shafter landscape for decades, and the restaurant didn't miss a beat after the change of ownership when Noy Soutchay took over the business started by Ralph and Anne Fruguglietti in 1986. Giovanni's was known for its pizza, calzones, pasta and its house-made bread with balsamic dressing. About eight years ago, Soutchay decided that she would take a leap and try adding a few Thai dishes to the menu. Soutchay's husband's family has a Thai restaurant...
It has been over 60 years that Arly's Appliance first opened their doors for business, and today they are still the go-to repair men when it comes to appliances and small motors Back in 1959, Arly Feil moved to Shafter and worked for Witham's. Arly 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/Wasco customers. Two da...
The Shafter High School Booster Club held their annual Reverse Drawing and Dinner on Saturday night, raising funds that will benefit the Athletic Department at Shafter High School. Headed by Brian Feaster, athletic director at the school, and Mindy Sanchez, the event drew a crowd eager for a chance at some big money. The evening kicked off with a social hour complete with a bar. Attendees mingled and viewed the different auction items up for bid. The silent auction portion included a variety of...
The Shafter Generals winter sports teams are having a great season as a school, with both boys and girls basketball and soccer teams at or near the top of their league standings. The varsity boys basketball team has a 17-7 overall record, with a 6-2 record in the SSL. The Generals have dominated the majority of their league opponents, with wins of 20 or more points in all but three of their games. Their only two league losses have been to Chavez High School, with a heartbreaking 48-47 home loss...
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Mary "Bebe" (Ohanneson) Anderson, 88, passed away on Dec. 30, 2019, surrounded by family at the Hoffmann Hospice House in Bakersfield. Mary was born on Aug. 23, 1931, in Woodland, Calif., to Philip and Phyllis Ohanneson. The family moved to Shafter in 1934. Mary attended schools in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 1950. She was named Queen of the Shafter Potato Festival that same year. Mary also attended Pacific University in Stockton. In 1951, she married Dave Anderson, her...
Lucille Wisely, 93, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 1 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Harold William Lockey, 80, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 26 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Sonia Patricia Garcia, 43, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 24 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Abelino Reyna, 65, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 2 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jorge S. Villarreal, 71, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 1 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care,...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE BIG YARD SALE: 528 Poso St., Shafter. Fri. 2/7, Sat. 2/8, 8 a.m.-?. New and used bed sets, lines, shoes and a little bit of everything. YARD SALE: Sat. Feb. 8 at 251 Golden West Ave., Shafter. 8 a.m.-noon. Tires, bikes, men’s/women’s clothing and misc. WASCO . #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, non-op. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Call 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOU...
Albert M. Gonzalez Jr. was born on Nov. 9, 1944, to the late Albert Sr. and Esperanza Gonzalez in Elsa, Texas. He passed away on Feb. 7, 2020, in Shafter with his family by his side. Beto made the move to California in 1962 and, in 1969, eventually settled in Shafter, where he would build his life and family. Our dad was a truck driver for over 50 years. The majority of those years he was an owner/operator. The last few years he drove for McCaslin Trucking until his retirement. His favorite...
