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Mannel Park was the site for a variety of activities during the 2020 Shafter Colours Festival this past Saturday. Even the appearance of rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the participants and the crowd that enjoyed the festivities. The morning started just down the street from Mannel Park with the Shafter Colours Fun Run/Walk. This event has been one of the most popular of the festival since its inception, with the participants running or walking a course of stations in which the participants...
Acting City Manager Jim Zervis has submitted his resignation, effective Friday, March 13. Zervis has been in this position since the resignation of former City Manager Scott Hurlbert in August. He reportedly has taken the job of chief operations officer with the County of Kern. The administrative services director for the city since 2011, Zervis was responsible for accounting, financial management and reporting, investing, risk management, banking and various administrative functions. Zervis...
Larry Starrh's newest production, "The Big Secret," took center stage at the Shafter Colours Festival and drew sellouts for the tale of a poor farmer and his family. The play was full of lively music that paired up with the story that made you think as well as enjoy the acting and music. The production was directed by Brent Starrh. Starrh has a bachelor's degree in theater arts from Westmont College and put his knowledge to good use with a play that blended intricate musical numbers with some...
The music was the star at the event at Shafter Veterans Hall on Friday night as part of the Shafter Colours Festival. Several local singers put their talents on display at the Live Music Night. There was some great music in addition to good food and drink. One singer of note was Shafter boy Devon Ford, who was playing one of his last local performances. Ford is moving up into the mountains, limiting his performance schedule in the area. Ford sprinkled his playlist with a couple of covers, as...
A 6-year-old boy died in rollover accident in Shafter on Friday afternoon. Jaden Jimenez was airlifted from the scene and later succumbed to his injuries. The two other occupants of the car, including the driver, had not been identified as of Tuesday night. At about 3:30 p.m., the Shafter Police Department was dispatched to the mishap in the 30000 block of West Tulare Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers found three occupants in the vehicle . Police said the vehicle left the roadway and rolled ove...
High Speed Rail conducted an open house to update the public on current progress of the project's construction through the Central Valley on Tuesday at the Wasco Community Center. Toni Tinoco, information officer for High Speed Rail, said the 2020 Business Plan was released in mid–February and is available for public review on the HSR website, hsr.ca.gov. There is a 60-day opportunity for public review, and comments can be made on-line. It is anticipated that electric-powered trains will be runn...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: VITA free tax filing — United Way of Kern County is offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services to help file 2019 tax returns March, 13, 27 and April 10. Contact the city at 661-746-5001 for more details. Worship night -- Community Night of Worship at the Ford Theater Feb. 27 starts at 7 p.m. Houchin Community Mobile Drive — Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shafter Youth Center, 455 E. Euclid Ave.. Shafter Community Wellness Fair — The event on Wednesday, March 11, starts at 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 455 E. Euclid Av...
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: Looking over a 180-acre field at the ranch buildings and the foreman's house at Robert Neuman and Sons Central Ranch....
Feb. 22 Hector Carmen Moreno Jr., 34, of Shafter, was arrested for DUI, failing to stop at stop sign and on an outside agency warrant. Armando Frausto Monarrez, 32, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Feb. 21 Miguel Angel Ortega Franco, 36, of Shafter, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Patrick Ray Keenom, 33, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant. Abel Juarez, 32, of Shafter, was arrested for DUI. Mike Ramon Cabral, Jr., 33, was arrested for theft and extortion of a...
Scenes from the 2020 Colours arts festival. Photos by Jamie Stewart of The Shafter Press...
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Jaden Jimenez, 6, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 21 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Danny Harold Wilson, 62, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 18 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Dorothy Mae Lewis, 60, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 10. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. William Andrew Anderson, 73, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 19. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Vern Hodson, 69, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 14 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Elizabeth Jean Rodriguez, 61, of Bakersfield,...
The Shafter High winter sports teams had several of squads make the post-season, with the Shafter boys varsity soccer team making their way into the Valley Championship Division IV game at Garces High School. After receiving a bye in the first round, the Generals, seeded No. 3 in the tournament, beat sixth- seeded Lindsay, 4-3, to reach the semifinals. In that game, Shafter went up against a Woodlake team that had upset second-seeded Chowchilla. The Generals had no trouble in dispatching the...
The Shafter Lions Club will be holding their annual Bingo Night on Saturday, March 7, at the Shafter Veterans Hall. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the bingo starts at 6 p.m. The evening includes 15 games of bingo with prizes, as well as door prizes and a raffle. They will be raffling off a 32-inch television, a four-pack of Condors tickets and more. There will also be food available for purchase. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You must be 18 or older to play, and there are no children allowed at the event. For more...
