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The Shafter City Council approved $15,000 to have a security company patrol the city’s parks at night. Concerns had been raised recently about the traffic that has been seen in the local parks, especially in the restrooms. There have been reports of illegal activity going on as well as people staying in the restrooms overnight. Public Works Director Michael James said that the job of locking up the bathrooms at night, which close at 10 p.m., had been bounced about through the city departments, b...
The Shafter Community Wellness Event that was set for Wednesday, March 11, will be postponed due to the growing public health concerns of COVID-19. “We felt it best to postpone the event to another time,” event organizers Lynnda Martin and Angie Nelson said in an email Tuesday night. “We are very sorry about this news but want to keep in mind what would be best for community wellbeing. We want to be able to share resources with the community while being mindful of everyone’s health.” There were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Kern C...
Acting City Manager Jim Zervis has tendered his resignation with the city of Shafter that will be effective on March 13. Zervis has been in this position since the resignation of former City Manager Scott Hurlbert in August. He will reportedly be serving Kern County as its chief operations officer. Zervis has been been the administrative services director for the City of Shafter since 2011. Zervis has been responsible for the accounting, financial management and reporting, investing, risk...
The United Way of Kern County has returned to Shafter with the VITA tax preparation service available free for those residents who qualify for the program. Qualified residents include those who have an annual income of $60,000 or less. According to Bob Meadows, Shafter business development director, said that there are three remaining dates for residents to get this free assistance. Each Friday session is at the Shafter Veterans Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. The remaining dates are March 13, March 27...
Golden Oak Elementary School was the site for their annual Father/Daughter Dance on Friday night, with over 100 fathers and daughters in attendance. The couples came decked out in their best party wear for a bonding opportunity that included dinner and some great music on the dance floor. According to Principal Annemarie Mendez, this was one of the most popular events of the school year. "We held the Mother/Son Dance for the first time last year, but the Father/Daughter Dance has been in existen...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Shafter Community Wellness Event — Wednesday, March 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Shafter Youth Center, 455 E. Euclid Ave. Stop by for information on health education, Safety and other community services. NEW: Dia del Niño Fiesta — Children in Shafter. Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Shafter Learning Center, 236 James St. There will be music, learning activities, face painting, produce giveaway, etc. Plus Learning Center summer classes vouchers. Nuevo: Dia del Niño Fiesta — Celebrando niños en Shafter Jueves el 19 de...
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 [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Kern Fruit Company shed taken by professionals Seron Brothers Photography in 1926....
Due to a production error, last week’s story on the High Speed Rail meeting left off the last two paragraphs: The current 7th Street crossing will be closed, Toni Tinoco said. Regarding construction from Poplar Avenue south to Bakersfield, the right of way is all approved, and it is expected that HSR will begin property acquisition this year. The Press regrets the error....
Feb. 18 Arturo Daniel Malanche, Jr., 39, of Shafter, was arrested for transporting a controlled substance, possession of burglary tools and open container. Feb. 19 Joshua Fernando Jara, 21, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of California Avenue for corporal injury to a spouse and battery on a person. Jeremy Wilson, 43, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of Louise for occupy dwelling with is posted unsafe, and possession of paraphernalia and a controlled substance. Ashley Lanelle Roden, 31, of Shafter, was arrested for occupying...
The Shafter Symphony, led by conductor Stephen Penner, performed for audiences throughout the weekend with the final events of this year's Colours festival, with concerta that took listeners from Mozart to Beethoven. Saturday evening, Penner acknowledged Concertmaster Julia L. Haney, and the concert began. The ensemble is made up of several local players in around Shafter and Kern County, and has played at the last few Colours Festivals, featuring everything from Hollywood favorites to...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Big Yard Sale -- Sat., March 7, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 29977 San Diego St. Clothing, dishes, decorations and more. Yard Sale -- Sat. March 7, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 269 E. Ash Ave., Shafter. Lots of clothes and furniture. Big Yard Sale -- Sat., March 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the 200 block of Golden West Avenue. A little bit of everything. #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale -- Sat., March 7, 7 a.m.-noon. 2433 Evelyn Court, Wasco. Clothes, toys, tools and misc. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000....
Danny Harold Wilson Sr., age 62, passed away on Feb. 18, 2020, at San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield. He was born on Jan. 22, 1958, in Bakersfield to Henry Dennison Wilson and Goldin Lavonne Walden. Danny married the love of his life, Cathy Wilson, on June 27, 1982, in Carson City, Nev. They were together for 44 years and married for 38 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved watching his grandchildren grow up. His grandbabies were the light of his life. He was a...
Jaden Dallas Jimenez, 6, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 21, 2020. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Angelina Flores Perez, 77, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 23 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Agustina Carranza Valdez, 77, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 22 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Jimmy D. Duvall, 82, of Bakersfield, passed away Feb. 29 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Linda Mae Barton, 67, of Shafter, passed away March 2 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Sh...
“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” --Proverbs 24:10 “Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” --Napoleon Hill Have you ever come against a struggle, a roadblock or a seemingly insurmountable obstacle? Of course you have, if you have lived any length of time or tried anything considered off the beaten path. Sometimes those barriers are self-imposed; other times they are tossed in your path by a boss, a coworker, a foe or friend. It matt...
Ethan Picman, librarian of the in Shafter branch of the Kern County Library, announced that a historical lecture will be presented Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m., at the Shafter Learning Center. Stan Wilson will be presenting the program he gave at the Kern County History Symposium, “Shafter,” plus the presentation given at the centennial of the Shafter Depot in 2017, “Shafter Depot -- 100 Years of Service to the Community of Shafter....
Meet Tulip, a husky guessed to be at least 9 years old. She is very sweet and gentle. She gets along with other dogs and loves to talk to you. She will be a great addition to any home. She loves to go on walks and explore. Thank you for inquiring about a pet from Shafter Animal Control. If you have not already, please view our homepage at shaftercritters.petfinder.com. Our website will answer many questions that you may have about adopting from us. We cannot recommend any dog as "good with...
Hitchcock's has been serving the residents of Shafter and all of Kern County for over 96 years, and according to owner Jesse Escobedo, the business is going strong and will have no problem getting to its centennial celebraton. "Business is really good right now," Escobedo said recently. In addition to his loyal customers, there's plenty of individuals who saw their grandparents shop in Hitchcock's through the years. "Yeah, it seems funny when I have a customer who will tell me, 'Hey I used to...
For those who were wondering about the heavy police presence on Saturday in Shafter, it was due to a probation compliance check on local probationers and parolees. The operation was a result of a concerted effort between over 50 officers and deputies from seven different law enforcement agencies in Kern County. In addition to the Shafter Police Department, there were officers from the Ridgecrest Police Department, Kern County Sheriff's Department, Delano Police Department, California Department...
Shafter High School has housed a high-tech studio lab on campus for six years. In the technology studio, students have the opportunity to take Video Production, Broadcast Journalism and Video Game Design. The Video Production course is a chance for students to learn all the components that go into making a film from how to use professional cameras, writing scripts, acting and directing, and the editing software to put all the finishing touches on the film. The students study films in class and t...
The music program at Shafter High School provides many opportunities for students to participate in different musical and performing groups. Shafter High offers Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Pit Orchestra, Choir, Drumline and Colorguard. Most new members of the band begin in Concert Band to focus on skills and getting their musical knowledge to a higher level. After becoming more skilled in their crafts, students have the opportunity to audition and join Jazz Band and/or Wind Ensemble....
Isis Brownlow is a senior at Shafter High School. Over the past four years, she has participated in the FFA, ASB, DWY and the swim team. In FFA, Isis was a chapter officer for two years; she would attend different leadership conferences and bring back knowledge to make the Shafter High School chapter a better program. Isis also showed several animals at the Kern County Fair over the years: pigs, goats, chickens and a steer. She won 1st in class for her pig sophomore year. Isis is the social...
The Shafter High Lady Generals softball team opened their season with a tournament championship on their own turf, defeating the Chavez Titans in the Shafter Slugfest's title game, 8-3. The tournament, held Wednesday through Saturday last week, attracted eight teams divided into two pools, playing a round-robin system, with each team facing the other three teams in their pool. The top team in each pool played for the championship. The Lady Generals were joined in their pool by West High, McFarla...
1 years ago: 2010 Lenea Lara won the title at the 35th Junior Miss Competition at the Shafter High School auditorium. 20 years ago: 2000 Shafter's Young Person of the Year award went to 18-year-old Stephen Penner. 30 years ago: 1990 Bank of America installed an automated teller machine-the town's first ATM. -Compiled by Erica Soriano...
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, I joined work crews from the Bakersfield Homeless Center and Caltrans as we kicked off a program that was initiated in the District 4 office and will serve the entire county well, especially all the communities of the district. This program is the litter abatement program on state highways in the county, utilizing the homeless and homeless-vulnerable workers employed through the county’s contract we just signed this week with the Bakersfield Homeless Center. When we try to solve the problem of homelessness, we have to u...
Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 55, passed away on March 6, 2020, at her home in Shafter. She was born on Aug. 31, 1964, in Tecolapa, Colima, Mexico to Eulalio and Estolia Sanchez. Guadalupe and Rene Nazario were happily married for over 30 years. Guadalupe is survived by Rene Nazario, her husband, and her five children, Cristela Sanchez, Vanessa, Jaqueline, Antonio and Kassandra Nazario. A viewing will be held at Basham & Lara Funeral Care in Shafter on Wednesday March 11, at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 12, at...
