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The City Council recognized Minter Field as they celebrated their 80th year anniversary. Minter Field marked the milestone with an event recognizing the 80 years since the site was dedicated. On Saturday, Feb.7, 2942, the Air Field at Minter Field was dedicated to Hugh Minter, with the base being focal point of the war effort in Kern County in the early 1940s. Minter Field was one of the busiest training bases in the country, with a good portion of the pilots being used in the conflicts, having...
The case against former city code enforcement officer Matthew Maldonado has been continued until April 14 for a pre-trial conference hearing. According to court records, Maldonado appeared in court Feb. 15, but did not enter a plea. He was originally scheduled to appear Feb. 9, but that was postponed to Feb. 15. He is being represented by attorney Kyle Humphrey. Humphrey has been in private practice for over 10 years after serving several years in the Prosecutor’s Office. Maldonado is accused of five counts of annoying/child molestation, s...
The Shafter High Lady Generals basketball team continued their season with a chance to capture a title as they begin their playoff season. Shafter closed out their SSL season with a 6-3 record and a 15-9 overall record. The Lady Generals got two league wins against rivals Wasco about a week ago, with a 55-40 win and a 62-31 blowout of the Lady Tigers. Leading the way for the Lady Generals were senior Natalie Herrera with 14 points, Heide Lindsey with 10, and freshman Eliyah Sanchez with eight...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their monthly Terrific Kids luncheon recently, recognizing some outstanding students from the local Richland School District. The Terrific Kids program honors those students who best display the trait that is designated for that particular month. This last month the trait was "friendly." For Golden Oak Elementary School, the honorees were Nathaniel Villavicencio, Juan Rodriguez Mendoza, Aubrey Hernandez and Emily Hernandez. They were presented their awards by...
Using photos, excerpts from written material and a postcard that he owns of Gen. William Shafter's birthplace, Shafter Depot Museum curator Stan Wilson brought the city's namesake to life at the Shafter Learning Center The center began a history series last Thursday night with Wilson's lecture on the life and times on Gen. Shafter. "Shafter was a school teacher when he joined the 7th Michigan Volunteers during the Civil War. He was given the rank of lieutenant, and as an officer so...
China Cuisine, a mainstay in Shafter for over three decades, served up a "sweetheart" of a deal on Monday, bringing a surf and turf classic to the table. Jeffrey Dang, serving as cook Monday night, created the steak and shrimp meal. "I love doing this for the community," said Dang, who was hard at work putting together over 60 of the specials in a little over three hours. "I think it is great to do something like this, giving them something special for a special night." The Dang family hosted...
Assemblymember Rudy Salas introduced a bill to give California beneficiaries of the State Supplementary Program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled an increase of $600 in benefit payments in years that the state has a budget surplus. "I want the senior, blind and disabled to know we are out there fighting for them. We hear their pleas, and that they need help. When California is doing so well, there is no reason that we can't do more. AB 1941 is a measure that will help all of them in a real way...
Since 1977, the Wasco Museum has played an integral role in preserving the history of the community. Its exhibits tell stories about how Wasco came to be and celebrates its rich past. "I am in awe to see what Wasco looked like in the beginning and what has changed to make life better here. It is hard to believe how much we have progressed," said museum Vice-President Marlene Swan. "However, more than ever, we need the support of regular visitors and volunteers to ensure we keep our doors open."...
The City Council recognized the Wasco Finance Director, Isarel Perez-Hernandez, and his department for receipt of the prestigious Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. "The award will positively impact the Finance Department as it is a clear indication of collaborating on a common goal of providing high-quality customer service and transparent financial reporting to our residents and City Council members. My department and I received this recognition...
McCafferty's Cleaners & Laundry, after more than 23 years as a staple in the Wasco community, will shut its doors on Feb. 28. "If covid had not hit, we would still be in business," said owner Martin Tapia. As the only dry cleaner in Wasco, they filled a void by providing a quality and affordable service. Tapia explained many people work from home now and no longer need to bring in their work clothes. Also, financial restraints and the economic downturn because of covid prevented residents from...
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 Blood bank — The Houchin Community Blood Bank bus will be at the Wasco Knights of Columbus, 929 Broadway St., on Feb. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, visit HCBB.com/schedule. Wasco Elks Golf Tournament — The 2022 Wasco Elks Golf Tourn...
Feb. 8 Juan Carlos Rios, 23, of Shafter, was arrested on 300 Block of E. Ash Ave. for burglary: second degree, possession of ammunition by prohibited person, controlled substance paraphernalia, and misdemeanor receiving known stolen property. Luis Alberto Meda Jr., 24, of Shafter, was arrested on the 200 Block of Nickel St for misdemeanor possession of narcotic controlled substance, controlled substance paraphernalia, and under the influence of a controlled substance. Feb. 10 Jose Antonio Gonzalez Gama, 20, of Shafter, was arrested on W....
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 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The Shafter- Press.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The photo showed a 1993 April Shafter Street Fair at Burger Factory, Floyds and Cachanillas Bar....
A headline in last week's Wasco Tribune inaccurately portrayed a report on sewer charges over the next few years. As was stated in the story, the rate increases were suggested in a report to the City Council as to what was needed to cover costs required to upgrade services over time. They have not been implemented....
The nonprofit Houchin Community Blood Bank has served the people of Wasco for more than 30 years, and is celebrating its 71st anniversary this year. On Friday, Feb. 18, they will bring their mobile bus to host a blood drive event in Wasco from 2 6 p.m. at 929 Broadway Street. "Wasco is a community of givers, and when we come to Wasco, residents show up to support the mission because they know how important it is," said Martin Alonzo, Houchin's chief operating officer. Each blood donation can...
A Wasco man was shot during a failed robbery last week, police said. The shooting occurred Wednesday about 5:51 p.m. near 8th and E streets, when a white vehicle approached a male victim with an unknown number of suspects. Then a suspect attempted to rob the victim and shot him in the face, police said. The victim was airlifted by helicopter to Kern Medical, but has since been discharged from the hospital. His name has not been released. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said no arrests had been...
Our loving mom, Catalina "Katie" Hernandez, 86, passed away on Jan. 30, 2022. She would always let us know how blessed she was by her children: Anthony Moreno; Monica and Jim Molica; Melinda and Jamison Jacobs and, her grandchildren: Antonio & Cynthia Padilla, Abigail Padilla, Mario Moreno, Marco Moreno, Max & Pamela Moreno, Laura Moreno, Vanessa Molica, James Timothy Molica, Robert & Jackie Revita, Morgan & Ryan Sherfy, Parker & Cally Jacobs, Kianna Revita and Natalie Jacobs, and her...
Mary Lou Annin was born on May 14, 1936, in Stockton, California to Clarence R. Annin and Eleanor Louise Annin. Mary Lou joined her sister, Allice Ann Annin five minutes after Alices' birth. These two sisters followed their 4-year-old brother Donald Russell Annin. Because Mr. Annin was the principal of Calaveras Union High School in San Andreas at the time, the student body decided to take the rest of the afternoon off and celebrate this occasion! The family later moved to Avenal where Mr....
Fernando Alaniz Ochoa, ``Coach Alaniz," 49, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 7, in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Jorge Olivas, 71, of Wasco, passed away Feb. 5, in Delano. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Kenneth Kroeker, 83, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 3, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Tamera Few, 65, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 8, in Arvin. Peters Funeral Home, Arvin. Rodney Beal, 66, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan 12, in Delano. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Richard T. Castillo, ``Boogie,", 74, of Wasco, passed away...
A Wasco man was shot to death on Feb. 16, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Wasco Substation reported. Deputies were dispatched to the 2400 block of Sharon Court around 2:12 a.m. to investigate a person down outside of the residence. When law enforcement arrived, they found an adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was later identified as Christopher Aaron Regalado, 31, of Wasco. Medical personnel pronounced Regalado deceased at the scene, deputies said. Homicide d...
Kern County has many jewels, places and things for which we can be proud. Two of them are the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (BVARA) and Kern River Parkway Bike Trail. Back in 2013, when I was a new Supervisor, BVARA was in District 4 as was much of the bike trail. It seemed appropriate to try to connect them and to enhance both assets. So I discussed this with the Public Works Department, they started the conversation with the other stakeholders, most notably the Kern Council of Governments (KernCog), and just like that, it was done. Ok,...
Visit the Wasco Animal shelter to meet Bailey, who is available for adoption or rescue on Feb. 16. She came in as a stray and is a loving, approximately 6-month-old female Chihuahua mix. While Bailey is excellent with staff and other small and large dogs, it is not known if Bailey is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. If you are interested in adopting Bailey, call the shelter on Feb. 16 at 661-758-7240 to schedule a time to meet her and possibly adopt her at that...
The story of the Old Testament patriarch Joseph is one of the most dramatic in the Bible. With a couple of interruptions this story runs in Genesis from chapter 37 to the end of the book (chapter 50). During that time, Joseph's brothers first planned to kill him and then decided to sell him into slavery instead. Once in Egypt he was imprisoned as a result of a false accusation. A prisoner whom he helps forgets all about him for a long time. Joseph's story for a very long time is one of...
This upcoming spring season has an exciting lineup of sports in store for fans of high school athletics. Spectators can expect boys tennis, softball, baseball, track, swim and golf this upcoming spring. Varsity softball played their first scrimmage matches against Corcoran on Feb. 3, and Highland on Feb. 8. Interleague play begins March 22 against McFarland on home turf. Play offs take place on May 18 through May 28. Sonia Wedel is the head coach of the softball team. Wasco High’s swim team goes up against Shafter and Taft in a non-league m...
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