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Police arrested Elijah Sanchez, 21, of Bakersfield,.after he allegedly shot another man in the head outside the Shafter Starbucks last Thursday morning At approximately 9:37 a.m., Shafter police officers responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 100 block of West Lerdo Highway. Officers already in the area heard the shots, saw a man running from the scene and detained him – it was Sanchez. Officers then found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to his head. McDonald's employees s...
The Shafter Boxing Club has spent the past two decades building a reputation of world-class boxers. At this year's National Silver Gloves Championships in Independence, Mo., they provided more evidence – five National Champions, giving the team the most titles of any club in the competition. Led by Coach Mike Ayon and a team of volunteers, the club competed in the State Championships to qualify for the Regional Championships. The Region 8 is comprised of boxers from California, Nevada, A...
Shafter's Distinguished Young Woman organization will be holding its annual scholarship program in March, giving a Shafter High School junior the chance to represent Shafter in the state program set for June in Bakersfield. Last year's winner, Faith Bazaldua,will be handing her title to a new participant, ending a year filled of community events and civic duties. The contestants for this year are Britney Hill, Melissa Valenzuela, Mia Ruiz, Emily McGuire, Ariana Escalera, Desiree Arreola, Alyssa...
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 PRIDE Pantry – Shafter High School and the PRIDE Pantry asks for donations to reach hurting families. You can drop off items at the SHS front office, 526 Mannel Ave. Some suggested new items are personal hygiene items, clothing items, household items and...
Feb. 5 Antonio Hernandez Vasquez, 69, of Shafter, was arrested on Santa Fe and Cherry Avenue for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Francisco Ismael Gonzalez, 45, of Shafter, was arrested on Santa Fe and Cherry Avenue for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Feb. 7 Nicholas Mendez Sanchez, 45, of Shafter, was arrested on South Shafter Avenue and East Lerdo Highway for driving with a suspended license DUI, maintain lighting equipment. Feb. 8 Araceli Morales, 22, of Shafter, was driving without a license and stop required. Adrian Flores, 50, of Shafter, was...
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 mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Ray Mettler, Em H Mettler and Bill Rohrbach during Em H Mettler & Sons potato harvest in 1950....
Former Shafter Code Enforcement Officer Matthew Maldonado saw his trial date set back to May 8, on charges on five counts of felony child molestion/annoyance. A readiness hearing was set for April 24 in the Shafter Court at 9 a.m. At this hearing, counsels discuss discovery of information and attempt to resolve the case before it goes to a jury trial. Jared Thomas, Maldonado’s counsel, said that they were were discussing discovery in the case witht he District Attorney’s Office. Maldonado was ar...
After a nearly two-year battle against cancer, esteemed Wasco Union High School District educator Robert (Rob) Cobb passed peacefully on Saturday morning, surrounded by his loved ones. Cobb made a tremendous impact on the community – a success story as he worked his way up from teacher, vice principal, principal and assistant superintendent to the superintendent role for Wasco Union High School District. He worked in the district for the last 27 years. WUHSD Acting Superintendent Kevin Tallon s...
Kris Tiner is an accomplished jazz trumpet player, composer and educator that will soon be inducted into the Cal State Bakersfield Alumni Hall of Fame. A Wasco native, he credits the town for the many teachers that inspired him to follow his dreams of becoming a professional artist. Tiner attended local schools, including Karl F. Clemens, Palm Avenue, Thomas Jefferson and Wasco High School. "I have nothing but fond memories. Wasco is a beautiful place to grow up in. I had all of my family here;...
A ceremony was held for Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Phillip Campas with the unveiling of a memorial sign designating the interchange of Highways 65 and Highway 99 in his honor. It was a touching recognition that brought together family, friends, law enforcement and political leadership, including State Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who organized the event. Campas died in the line of duty on July 25, 2021, while responding to a 911 dispatch reporting that an armed man, the subject of a...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their monthly Terrific Kids luncheon, recognizing a group of outstanding students who were nominated by their teachers or staff. They were recognized for best exemplifying the particular trait for that month. This month, the trait was Friendly. The Terrific Kids program has been honoring students for decades, giving them positive reinforcement for their exhibition of positive character traits at their respective schools. Those traits that the Kiwanis and the...
It has been a few years since the city of Shafter has been the site of the Colours Festival, which had been an annual event for a few years before that. The event, which started out very small, had grown to draw attendees and artists throughout the county and beyond, drawing nationally renowned artists to some of the events. Well, I just loved attending the events at the festival, from the art gallery, the coffee house music, the Shafter Symphony – all of the events were great. I don’t thi...
Go out to the Shafter Animal Shelter and meet this loveable little girl named Ester. Ester is a white and brindle pit bull mix and is about 1 year old. She loves people and is curious about toys. Ester has shown shelter staff that she loves pets and attention. Ester has passed all of her Safer evaluation tests and is ready to find her forever home.The staff recommends a tall and sturdy fence for Ester so she can stay safe. If you are wanting a fun, sweet, and playful girl, then Ester might be...
Cookie came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 4-5-year-old female chihuahua mix. She is great with staff and other dog,s and is friendly, gentle, independent, quiet and shy. It is unknown if Cookie is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Cookie will be available for adoption on Feb. 17. 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 and/or local. We...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District have an extensive lineup of activities for youth, including NFL flag football, t-ball baseball, coach pitch baseball, Little League baseball and Little League softball. All of the sports programs are aimed at promoting fun and learning the basic fundamentals of the game. The programs fall in line with the mission of the WRPD. "Our goal is to provide safe and enjoyable programs to build character and form relationships so kids can play with their peers, mak...
Wasco Elks Lodge #2419 will host its first annual Clay Shoot Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, April 15, at the Kern County Gun Club. It will be a morning of play for all levels, from beginners to experts. Clay Shooting is an event where you use a shotgun to shoot clay targets tossed in the air or across the ground. To add fun and competitiveness to the event, there are a number of shooting stations to test your skills. It is very similar to a golf tournament, but instead of completing 18...
Jerry Leon McCaslin passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2023. Jerry was born on Dec. 7th, 1959, to Billy and Juanita McCaslin in Bakersfield; he was the middle sibling to brothers Larry and Gary. Jerry was blessed with three children: Jerry Daniel, Jerret Wayne and Jessica Marie. Jerry was a third generation trucker. He went on to take over McCaslin Trucking and McCaslin Harvesting in 1989. Jerry was also part owner and board member of Golden Empire Shelling; some of his proudest...
Robert Sanchez, 54, passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, in Shafter. He was born on June 23,1968, in Bakersfield, to Balbina Sanchez. Robert grew up in Wasco. He graduated from Wasco High School in 1986. While in high school, he began working for the Wasco Union High School District as a student custodian. After graduation he began working for the school district as a substitute custodian. He was hired as a night custodian by the district in 1987. Robert eventually moved into the maintenance...
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Antonio “Tony” Garza, 66, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 1, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Sofia Vidales, 84, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 7, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Glen Wayne Skelton, 62, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 8, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Norma Cendejas, 50, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 5, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Theresa Flores, 52, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 12, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Navarro Angulo, 86, of Bakersfield, pas...
