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Hall Ambulance Services is making progress on improving response times in its service area, which includes Shafter and Wasco, according to a top official of the company. Without providing statistics, Jonathan Surface, chief operating officer at the company, told the Shafter City Council Monday that pre-pandemic, there was a nationwide shortage of EMTs and paramedics. This made more competition for staff, and the cost of acquiring employees rose. Another challenge has been an underpaid...
The Shafter Young Adult Theater entertained a full house over the weekend with three performances of the classic "Singing in the Rain." The play was directed by Mayor Chad Givens and starred a number of SYAT veterans that were up to the challenge of the putting on such a technical production. There were a number of dance routines, including contemporary, ballroom and tap. There were also some laughs, thanks to the performances of Leyna Figueroa, who played Cosmo, and Jayna Pierucci, who played...
Richland School District students were on hand to cheer on their parents for a change, as parents of English language learners received their graduation certificates for completing the PIQE program that enables them to help their English learner students in their educational journey. Golden Oak provides the students with the tools they need to be successful in life. The parents that graduated from PIQE attended 14 classes to learn how to support their children in early literacy. The children of...
Shafter Healthy Start hosted a resource fair that attracted a large crowd, as well as over 40 vendorst. The fair was aimed at bringing together a large number of organizations, businesses and resource organizations under the same roof, giving the public a chance to get a lot of information in one spot. There was entertainment from various groups, including Brandi Root, who performed a number from her popular Zumba classes, held at the Shafter Recreation Department. There was also the Brinco del...
The City of Shafter will be holding a Housing Element Workshop to encourage input from residents on the housing needs of the city. It is required that every eight years, a city must update its Housing Element plan, which is part of the General Plan for the city. General Plans serve as the local government’s “blueprint” for how the city will grow and develop. This includes land use, transportation, conservation, noise, open space, safety, air quality, environmental justice and housing. The Housi...
Foster Children Safe Haven is a nonprofit organization that aims to find temporary homes for youth in the foster care system. Their services extend into all of Kern County, including Wasco. Ana Vazquez has spent the last 10 years as an administrator and former social worker for the FCSH. "We get to help children in need and, most importantly, give back to the community. That is the best feeling," she said in a recent interview. She said FCSH is a refuge for children, and the staff takes pride...
Rene Fierro, 25, and Edtson Vasquez, 21, both said to be members of a Wasco street gang, were arrested on April 4 on felony charges related to illegal firearms and child cruelty. At approximately 4:50 p.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Wasco substation, and with members of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, served a search warrant in the 1800 block of D Street in Wasco. During the search of the residence, they located a loaded black semiautomatic 9mm pistol, a "ghost gu...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District held its first annual "Spring it on Easter Egg Hunt," a morning of activities, games, face painting, music, information booths, a cake walk and a meet and greet with the Easter bunny. Over 400 children participated. A free event, it brought the community together to celebrate spring and the upcoming Easter holiday. "Years ago, Candy Wilson of Toys for Tigers ran the event at the park, so I wanted to bring it back," WRPD manager Chris Serna said. The best...
The Press and Tribune tries to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING Basic office skills classes – Wasco Adult School offers Bakersfield College basic office skills certificates. Register now. Call 661-758-7414 for more information. PRIDE Pantry donations needed – Help hurting families at Shafter High through donations of personal hygiene items...
March 29 Guadalupe Valencia, 32, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of West Ash for great bodily injury to an elderly adult and threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize. March 30 Sergio Acosta Prieto, 62, of Shafter, was arrested in the 800 block of South Shafter Avenue for causing a fire on property and unlawful to obstruction of a public way. March 31 Robert Olivo, 41, of Shafter, was arrested in the 300 block of State Avenue for obstruction, resisting a public officer and disorderly conduct: alcohol. April 2 Steven...
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: Martin Anderson, Dave's father, with the first house he built and rented out in Shafter, He bought lots to build rentals, Munzer...
The SNIP spay and neuter bus was back in town on Thursday. Last year, the city received a $288,000 grant allowing monthly visits for the next three years. "It's great for our community and helps reduce the stray population," Public Works Director Luis Villa said. He encourages pet owners to get their animals fixed because it is free of charge and can potentially benefit the health of their pets. "These events make an impact by reducing the workload on our animal control officers," he said....
The coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort of England will soon be commemorated worldwide. In recognition of the event, the local J.T. chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization celebrated with a High Tea at the recent reciprocity meeting. Six Delano, Bakersfield and Wasco chapters gathered at the Grace Community Church for the festivities. In conjunction with the theme, guests were greeted at the door with a full-sized replica of the King and Queen Consort and given...
A Housing Element Update Workshop is set for Monday, April 10, to get public feedback on the city's plans for residential development over the next decade. The Housing Element is one of the nine elements in the city's General Plan. The community development department is responsible for executing the Housing Element. The General Plan is the city's "blueprint" for how it will grow and develop over time. The Housing Element provides a plan for meeting the housing needs of everyone in the...
Thank God for the resurrected life. We are not what we once were, but we have been set free by the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:1 says, "...and you hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins." Let's look at some marks of the resurrected life in a Christian. 1st Peter 1:3 says, "We now have a lively hope by the resurrection of Christ from the dead." There is a living hope inside the Christian and it's actively alive in every situation that we may encounter. This...
3 years ago:[March 31, 1993 Shafter's Young Woman of the Year contestants were Kristen Franz, Kristin Shaffner and Marci Schmidt. 20 years ago: April 9, 2003 Chrissy Somers was crowned Shafter's Junior Miss. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
Thomas Jefferson Middle School hosted its annual "Runnin' for the House Color Run" fundraiser and broke a school record, with $7,000 collected to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Bakersfield. Students were sprayed with colorful powders at the event while running around the track field. There were awards for those students that completed the most laps. There were also awards for the top fundraisers. Crews Brendt is a 7th grade physical education and leadership teacher who has led the color...
Jamie came in as a stray to the Wasco Animal Shelter. She is approximately a 3-4-year-old female boxer mix. Jamie is friendly, affectionate, gentle and great with staff and and other dogs. It is unknown if Jamie is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Jamie will be available for adoption on Tuesday, April 11. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt....
Come and meet this loveable guy named Hank. Hank is a brindle pit bull mix who is guessed to be about 1 year old. This sweet boy has been neutered and is now available for adoption. Hank has a lot of energy and would do best with a strong handler when going out on a walk. Since his stay at the shelter they have learned Hank loves people and is quite a ham! He has so much character and personality, you will never get bored. The staff would recommend keeping a close eye on him with smaller...
The Richland Junior High girls basketball teams completed their seasons with first place finishes in their leagues, both teams going a combined 42-1. The 7th grade team, coached by Angel Acosta and his staff, went 18-0, including a first place finish in a tournament in McFarland. The 7th grade team consisted of Evie Acosta, Amaya Escalera, Desteny Flores, Baiya Hanner, Kiara Medina, Natalie Navarro and Jordan Perez. The 8th grade team had only one loss on the season, going 24-1, with a first...
Rosalba Gaona Gil, 72, of Wasco passed away March 30, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. [BEGIN BOLD]Jacqueline Guadalupe Beaver “Jackie." 70, of Wasco, passed away March 29, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
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On March 29, 2023, Jackie Beaver, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at the age of 70, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Jackie was born in Delano to her parents, Joaquin and Lupe Aguerria. She was the oldest daughter and the second child of 11 children. Jackie grew up in Wasco and attended St. John's Catholic School. In 1970, she graduated from Wasco High School. Jackie was a proud mom of three daughters, lovingly known as "my girls," and a proud...
Norma June Arnall (Tring) was born June 5, 1937, in Willowick, Ohio. She passed unexpectedly on March 30, 2023, in Bakersfield, at the age of 85. Norma grew up in Willowick with one sister and two brothers: Floy Kathryn Ballard (Tring), Thomas William Tring and Wallace George Tring. After graduating from high school, she worked for General Electric in their lamp plant. In the late 1950s, Norma and her brother Wallace hit the road and moved to California, where Norma was able to continue her empl...
