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The coronavirus crisis dominated the discussion at a special City Council Tuesday night, with members of the public listening in by telephone or watching and listening on their computers. Items on the agenda were the threat to public services by the COVID-19 pandemic and also talks regarding labor negotiations between the city and several departments. City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez informed the council and the residents listening in that he and his staff will be working on a budget stabilization...
As of Sunday, the COVID-19 coronavirus has arrived in Wasco. Prayer chains have become one of several means of communication during this time of self-quarantine. A member of a local church started a prayer chain for those in need of prayer. Prayers were requested for several Wasco residents that have the coronavirus. By the last day of March, four Wasco residents – two couples -- were confirmed to have the virus. Both couples asked not to be identified. The first couple booked a trip to N...
The coronavirus pandemic has hit close to home with the information this week a teenager living Shafter had tested positive for COVID-19. Joel Herrera, 19, confirmed that he has tested positive for the virus last Thursday, making it necessary to be quarantined for 14 days. He is quarantined in his room, not able to make any contact with the rest of his family. According to Herrera, the rest of his family "are in perfect health." They have not been tested because they have no symptoms but are...
As the amount of COVID-19 cases rises daily, the numbers of positive diagnoses provided by the Kern County Department of Health changes almost minute by minute. And the Wasco Prison is a site where those changes are forcing action to keep prisoners safe. In a news release by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the department stated it now requires "touchless temperature screening" before being allowed inside. The policy applies to new prisoners, staff and visitors....
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune are facing the same thing our readers and advertisers are living with – big changes in the world around them. In order to best serve our communities with limited staff and limited mobility, we have combined the papers temporarily to publish the news you need and get it to you quickly. Between the print edition and our web sites – TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com – our reporters and editors are working to that end every day. You can still pick up the paper at locations that remain open during the pande...
“The extension of the governor’s order through the end of April doesn’t change much in terms of the city’s operations,” City Manage Daniel Ortiz said last weekend. “Our public offices such as finance/utilities, planning, City Hall, public works office and animal control are closed to the public. Local governments are exempt and must continue to provide essential services.” Gov. Gavin Newsom had issued another executive order banning the eviction of renters who are affected by COVID-19 on F...
The Wasco Veterinary Clinic is continuing to see patients and fill medications in the midst of a quarantine that has affected the majority of the clinic's staff. On March 19, a woman came in with her animal and had a cough. A day or two later, the customer contacted the vet clinic informing them that she had tested positive for COVID-19. All staff that had come into contact with the woman has been quarantined for 14 days. The animal clinic is not allowing people into the office or lobby....
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com or WascoTrib.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail [email protected] or call The Press at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Libraries closed -- All Kern County Library branches are closed March 17- April 30. NEW: Most events and meeting cancelled -- All group events and activities will be cancelled until further no...
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: Woody Wilson shows Ralph Harvey a new Honda at Shafter Cyclery on California Avenue in a 1965 Shafter High School Laurion ad...
March 26 Pedro Gutierrez, 66, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, transport and sales. March 28 Edward Gomez, 31, of Shafter, was arrested for robbery in the second degree and vandalism more than $400. Bernardino Valencia, 41, of Shafter, was arrested in the 500 block of Gibson Avenue for disorderly conduct: alcohol. March 29 Miguel M. Valladolid Jr., 34, of Shafter, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. BUTTONWILLOW As...
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Billy Ashbrooks was a lifelong trucker. He spent most of his life with his love, Jacqueline Lynch, who held his hand as he left this life. He had two daughters, Misty Kendell and Amanda Pauley. Misty gave him three beautiful grandsons. Amanda gave him two grandsons and two granddaughters. He is survived by spouse Jackie Lynch; daughters Misty Kendell and Amanda Pauley; sons-in-law Nickolas Burton, Eduardo Orozco and Shaun Stinson; grandsons Timothy, Nathan, Clayton and Pedro; granddaughters...
Juan Manuel Carrillo Castellanos, 51, of Shafter, passed away March 20, 2020, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ronald “Ronnie” D. Coble, 45, of Wasco, passed away March 26, 2020, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Bessie L. Hutson, 93, of Wasco, passed away March 29, 2020, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Leland Melville Jr., 70, of Bakersfield, passed away March 26, 2020, in Fresno. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Wow, how quickly life can change! Not that many weeks ago we heard about “COVID-19” on the news, and now we’re a part of that news. Like you, I’ve been observing a variety of reactions throughout our local area, nation and the world. In some ways it has brought out the best in many people, but in other ways the worst. I also find it interesting that this is all happening around Easter when believers in Christ celebrate the “living hope” that is found in Him due to his resurrection. Whether it’s a pandemic like the current one, weather-relat...
Mason Hollingsworth and his staff have been busy helping keep the children of Shafter equipped with a nutritious lunch and breakfast during the mandated school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of the children in Shafter depend on the schools for lunch during the normal school year, so one of the first questions asked when the closures were announced was "What about the students who need our lunch and breakfast service to survive?" This question was answered in short order when it...
Melinda Martinez died March 31, 2020, with her loving husband, Donald Quinonez, at her side. She was born to Efren and Maria Martinez on Aug. 28, 1975, in Bakersfield. She resided most of her life in Shafter, then later moved to Delano, with her husband. She was preceded in death by father Efren Martinez, mother Maria Martinez, sister Ismelda Gutierrez and son Nicholas Martinez. She was survived by her husband, Donald Quinonez; son Michael Garcia and his wife, Adrianah Garcia, and daughter Meah;...
