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The Shafter City Council held a special meeting to receive an update on budgetary progress and status for the city, learning what is on track and what needs improvement for the growth of the city. City Manager Gabriel Gonzales told the council members that the city has seen growth, and has acquired funding for new projects to help operations. One key grant was from from Clean California. "This grant will allow us to do improvements on the Shafter Aquatic Center, as well as improvements to our ex...
Faith Bazaldua was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Shafter for the class of 2023 on Friday night, winning out over five other young ladies to earn the title. Bazaldua is the daughter of Constance Rubio, and was sponsored by San Joaquin Roofing. The competition, at the Ford Theater, was the return of the annual event with a full audience, with it a limited seating available last year, and the event virtual the year before that. The evening was hosted by KGET's Maddie Jansen, who is...
In partnership with Dignity Health, Community Health Initiative hosted a Spanish language workshop on mental health. The workshop's focus was to understand how to close negative chapters in life, letting go of those things holding you back so one can move forward in life, regardless of a mental health condition. CHI helps people access health insurance and other social services like assistance with food, legal advice and housing. As a one-stop shop, they can refer the community to essential...
The City Council held a fourth and final public hearing on the district redistricting at their meeting. Previously, the council narrowed the options of potential replacement district maps down to draft map 6, which was brought back for final discussion, approval and adoption. The city's consultant, Flo Analytics, returned with a presentation of a recap of the redistricting process that the council and staff have been working on for the last couple of months. At the March 22 public hearing, the...
The City Council held a strategic planning workshop to plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Many issues were discussed and prioritized for the upcoming months based on the city's mission, vision and core values. The City of Wasco's stated vision is to provide its citizens and business community effective municipal services and, at the same time, maintain a historical sense of community values. Community values are trust, respect, integrity, teamwork, ownership and innovation. "We are committed to...
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. Announcements Tin Cup will be having a Bunny Bash on April 9th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids ages 2-10 can decorate Easter cookies for $5 each while supplies last. Cash & credit card accepted. Bring your camera and get FREE pictures with the Easter bunny. Wasco W...
March 27 Malik Davis Harrison, 26, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of West Lerdo Highway for driving under the influence: drugs, failing to obey a police officer and evading a peace officer. Jose Angel Orduno Romero, 30, of Shafter, was arrested on West Los Angeles for possession of a narcotic controlled substance, DUI; alcohol and possession of an open container. Francisco Flores Jr., 39, of Shafter, was arrested in the block of 2600 Q. Street ona felony bench warrant and misdemeanor bench warrant. March 30 Manuel Gutierrez, 76, of...
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@ThehafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A parade float from the 1960s....
Richland students were able to attend the 22nd annual Leaders in Life Conference, held at the Mechanics Bank Arena. The event, which was not held last year because of the pandemic, returned in a condensed version, with the conference a little smaller but still full of valuable speeches, information and inspiration for the future leaders of Kern County. The conference picked up Thursday where it left off before the pandemic, inspiring and guiding students from across Kern County. The event used...
Celia Velasquez, 60, of McFarland, passed away April 3, in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Charlotte Borjon Hanes, 76, of Bakersfield, passed away March 31, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Jeremy Jameson, 51, of Wasco, passed away March 31, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Robin K. Carlile, 71, of Bakersfield, passed away April 5, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
If you happen to be looking in the sky around Shafter in the early evening on a calm night, don't be alarmed if you happen to see a giant balloon-like structure floating in the sky. The aerospace company Lighter Than Air is housing one of their airships at Minter Field. According to Minter Field Air Museum President Ronald Pierce, the company is certifying pilots on the airships, as well as renewing their certifications. They also are teaching ground crews how to operate the behemoths. The...
Proverbs 22:11 says a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. I would like to talk about the greatest name ever spoken upon this earth. There is no other name like the name of Jesus Christ. His name is a saving name. Isaiah. 45:22: His name is a precious name. In 1 Peter 2:7, Peter said the name of Jesus was precious. His name means everything to a Christian. In that precious name I was saved. When I find myself in the storms of life I cling to that precious name. His precious name...
The Wasco Tigers varsity baseball team gave their best and beat Cesar E. Chavez High School Titans out of Delano with a shutout 6-0. With this defeat, the team is two and one in the league and nine and three overall. The win was a team effort. "It was a great bounce back as we just came off a loss. It was nice to return strong and swing the bat better to bring in some runs," said assistant varsity coach Chris Wedel. The team did all of the little things right. They played solid defense and had...
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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Patsy Ann Lowe, 88, of Bakersfield, on March 25, 2022. Patsy was born in Mission, Texas, to parents Albert and Evelyn Scogin. She had one brother, AY. The family came to Shafter in 1942. In 1955, Patsy married Wesley Janzen of Shafter. They had four children, Jerry, Ronald, Sheri and Suzanne. Patsy was a fabulous mother. She took pride in her family and her home. She was always neat as a pin. Sadly, Patsy became a widow in 1973. After her husband passed, she completed her cosmetology...
