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The City Council is preparing to deal with a dramatic reduction in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez will go over a budget stabilization plan at a workshop on Thursday, April 16, that will reflect the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gonzalez said at a previous meeting that they were looking into the different services the city provides and determining what will happen with those services moving forward. He categorized the services as mandatory, core...
During this time of quarantine and isolation, a local couple has taken it upon themselves to give back to their community by making protective masks. Chris and Letty Rivera aren't your average couple next door. When the virus spread locally and people started searching for protective face gear, Letty and Chris devised a solution. Letty is a seamstress and realized she could help by making masks. So far, she has made over 800 face masks and is proud to be able to give. According to Letty, she...
After seeing the world, a Wasco soldier chose to return to Wasco. Born in October of 1921, Jess Lopez grew up in Wyoming. He was only educated until the third grade because his father needed his help working in the fields in order to provide for the family. "At 19 years old, I joined the United States Army," he said. "That's when I became an American citizen." Lopez said his fondest memory of that time was looking at the Golden Gate Bridge as they sailed to Japan. "It took us 25 days to...
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...
SHAFTER Tin Cup Coffee 1101 E. Lerdo Hwy. 661-630-4061 Drive through Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.—3 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun. closed Rocy’s Mexican Food 749 S. Shafter Ave. 661-746-2619 Open every day 8 a.m.—9 p.m. Tony’s Firehouse Restaurant 300 E. Lerdo Hwy. 661-746-9244 Open every day 11 a.m.-7 p.m. El Michoacano 237 Central Ave. 661-746-4872 La Fonda Taqueria and Mariscos 358 Central Ave. 661-746-0034 Don Pepe’s Bar & Grill 301 E. Lerdo Hwy. 661-746-6183 China Cuisine 563 James St. 661-746-3266 Giovanni’s Italian Eatery 130 Walker St. 661-746-2000...
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/Tribune at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS Libraries closed -- All Kern County Library branches are closed March 17- April 30. Most events and meeting cancelled -- All group events and activities will be cancelled until further n...
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: Tomas and Fannie Saldana picking cotton for the Bidart Bros. company of Shafter, around 1960....
March 31 Marcos Peter Rosales Gomez, 29, of Shafter, was arrested for robbery in the second degree and trespassing on public business property. April 2 Jesus Rayas Flores, 52, of Shafter, arrested in the 500 Lopez Ave. for misdemeanor possession of controlled substance and disorderly conduct: under the influence. April 4 Alexander Jaaziel Garibay, 23, of Shafter, was arrested for burglary in the first degree and conspiracy to commit a crime. Rogelio Barajas, 31, of Shafter, was arrested for burglary in the first degree, conspiracy to commit a...
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Where is God in times of crisis? Perhaps we can easily relate ourselves to that question due to recent events that jeopardize the life of the masses. But now, is really God away from us? We just celebrated the 5th Sunday of Lent. In the Gospel of John 11:1-45, proper to that Sunday, we heard a character Martha who said to Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” This came from a person that, according to the scriptures, was close friends with Jesus. The Messiah used to go to the house of Martha and her brother Laz...
Delbert (Peewee) Crawford, son of a long time Wasco family, passed away at his home in San Pedro on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Delbert was the youngest of five siblings of CO and Dollie Crawford. Delbert is survived by his twin brother Deryl (Bumbo), sister Wanda and brother Vernon, as well as his wife of 49 years, Barbara, daughter Alaina, son Cameron and his wife Grace, grandson Paul and granddaughter Nola. Delbert graduated from Wasco High School in the class of 1958. Following a tour in the...
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;...
Marjorie Ann Smith, 94, was born on Oct. 4, 1925 and was called home by Our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2020. She is survived by her sons Don of Las Vegas and Wayne (Kathie) of Shafter. grandchildren Brent (Debbie), Erik (Kate), Brandie (Damien), Christopher (Joy), and Johnathon; also nine great grandchildren and sister Joy Logan. Her family and friends were the joy of her life. They, in turn, felt blessed to have shared this love. Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Nathan...
Woodrow Wilson, 70, of Bakersfield, passed away April 3. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Henry E. Barela, 63, of Shafter, passed away March 22. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Antonio Pacheco Reyes, 65, of Shafter, passed away March 29 in Ensenada, Baja California. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Roy Scroggins Jr., 80, of Bakersfield, passed away April 7. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Pedro Sedano, 70, of Wasco, passed away April 7, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Don Pepe's Restaurant and owner Jose Martinez not only cooked up good food this past week, but also cooked up some good old community spirit. Martinez had decided to close its doors amid the coronavirus situation to redo the floors of the restaurant. Looking at what they had, Martinez decided that they would cook the food and give it away to the community. Residents started lining up at 10 a.m., and they served plates of food, including chile verde and enchiladas until 3 p.m. Martinez said that...
Not only has the coronavirus interrupted the school year, it has also led to the cancellation of athletic events that were to take place in the summer, such as swimming, baseball and even football practice. Wasco Union Independent School District Superintendent Kelly Richers said he wasn't even sure if school would start on time in August. Pecos League Director Andrew Dunn reported that due to the COVID-19 quarantine, Reserve players would not be starting practice until June 20 this year. "We...
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado last week offered these updates on the state’s coronavirus actions: Medical supplies. Gov.Gavin Newsom launched a website, covid19supplies.ca.gov, to get critical supplies to the front line of California's fight against the COVID-19 crisis. The website allows individuals and companies to donate, sell or offer to manufacture 13 of the most essential medical supplies. COVID-19 Testing Task Force. The governor has announced a public-private collaboration that will work with stakeholders across the state to quickly and si...
We are going into another week of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, and I believe Kern County is doing great in terms of complying with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order. But our numbers of those testing positive continue to increase. At the time of this writing, we had our first fatality, in our District 4 community of Delano, and I think we all know we’re not done yet. Sadly, there is more to come, but let’s follow the guidelines we’ve been given and stay as safe as possible. Many of you in the district, as well as many county employees, continue...
This time last year, Fat Uncle Farms was all about almonds; however, that’s changed in this new day and age. Fat Uncle Farms is part of a family company that has been farming for four generations. Their goal is to create a holistic-type business where they can grow organic crops without using any chemicals. Mainly known for their variety of flavored almonds, they have recently begun to grow grains for use in food and beverages. Wasco resident and employee Camilo Vasquez has been called the k...
On March 5, 2020, Maudie (Crabb) Handel passed away peacefully at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her children when she passed in her home in Cambria. Born June 16, 1935, in Hollis, Okla., to Clifford and Vi Crabb. Maudie and her family moved to California in 1940. They ultimately settled in Shafter, where she became an integral part of the community and raised her loving family. After raising her family, Maudie explored her interest in politics and began working for the Republican Party,...
