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A potato warehouse on Lerdo Highway was burned to the ground last week, the fifth substantial fire in the city in recent months. A former Shafter fire dispatcher voiced concern that this seemed like a pattern of arson – a suggestion rejected by the Police Department. The latest fire burned down a warehouse used to store potatoes right across the roadway from Pacific Tire. The fire was reported a little before 8 a.m. on Thursday with the Shafter Police Department and Engine 32 of the Kern C...
The Shafter City Council approved the purchase of a new Bus Shelter that will be placed at the new bus stop located at Stringham Park. This bus stop is being relocated from the City Hall area to the park. There will also be a new parking lot located at the park as well. Previously, the Council approved a project that would build a new transit bus bay turnout on James Street, adjacent to Stringham Park. Upon completion of the project, the county of Kern has agreed to relocate its Regional...
Continuing a trend that has been gaining steam throughout the pandemic, a large pop-up event was held at Tin Cup in Shafter, attracting over 50 vendors selling products from homemade baked goods, jewelry, plants, clothing and much more. The event is just one of many pop-up events that have been held in Shafter and throughout Kern County, giving vendors a venue to display their wares. At the beginning of the pandemic, with businesses being shut down, people being laid off or put out of work, a nu...
Members of the Minter Field Air Museum recently got the chance to tour one of the most advanced space and air facilities in the nation when they visited the Mojave Air & Space Port, which is housing the Virgin Galactic, which is preparing spacecraft that will allow civilians to go into space. They have built a launcher that has gone up in space and has orbited the earth, and also tested craft that have carried people into space and right back down again, preparing for the time when passengers...
Mannel Park was the place to be on Saturday, with over 1,000 gathering for the return of the Cinco de Mayo celebration after the cancellation of the event for the past two years due to the pandemic. Deanna Rodriguez-Root and her Cinco de Mayo Committee put together a festival that rivaled any that have taken place in the recent past. There were over 70 vendors on hand with a variety of food, clothing, jewelry and many other products and information. There was the traditional Mexican fare, with...
If you have driven by Lerdo Highway and Central Valley Highway lately, you may have noticed that the Del Taco has closed its doors. The national chain eatery shut down operation recently, giving way to an up-and-coming eatery. The city's director of business development, Bob Meadows, confirmed that the business will be reopened as a Tacos La Villas in the near future. There are already four Tacos La Villas locations in Bakersfield that have taken over former Del Taco drive-ins. Since 1993,...
Sergeant Charles Shinn from the Kern County Sheriff's Department reported several redundant arrests at this week's council meeting. In particular, on April 28, the department arrived for a recovery of a stolen vehicle. Deputies found Joshua Anderson, age 19, of Wasco, near the vehicle and located a second stolen vehicle in the area. "You might recognize the name from a prior presentation where I discussed Anderson had been arrested on two counts of grand theft auto," said Sergeant Shinn. "Since...
Finding a trusty and reliable mechanic can be a challenge. Luckily for those looking for value and expertise, H & H Automotive is here to serve with a full range of services and 100% guaranteed work. "We are loyal, and our goal is to take care of our customers in the right way," said owner Jose Robledo in a recent interview. They offer a wide selection of services, including rebuilding engines, transmission replacements, brakes and complete exhaust overhauls. "We are the only radiator shop left...
H & A Plumbing has served the Wasco community for the last 25 years, bringing extensive experience and knowledge to suit one's plumbing needs. All 15 of their plumbers are certified by the state. Together, they have more than 100 years of hands-on know-how. Owners Andres Delgado and Hector Delgado were born and raised in Wasco and say the city has a special place in their hearts. "It is a privilege to serve Wasco residents. I enjoy working with the community, providing great service at a fair...
The Wasco Reserve Pecos League professional baseball club announced there would not be any games played in Wasco this season. Instead, they will play their home games in Bakersfield at Sam Lynn Ballpark. "Logistically, it just didn't make sense to continue in Wasco," said the owner of the Wasco Reserve and Pecos League Commissioner Andrew Dunn. "It was out of our control. All we can do now is represent the city as best as we can." According to a statement from the district manager for the Wasco...
The Cinco de Mayo Festival made its return to the streets of Shafter on Saturday, packing downtown with over 1,000 viewers. The celebration kicked off with a parade that came down Central Avenue, with local news anchor Jose Gaspar as its master of ceremonies. Gaspar welcomed the crowd to "the triumphant return of the Cinco de Mayo celebration, after a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic. It is great to see all of the people here to celebrate this event, which is a statement of unity...
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 [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING Wasco Branch Library, in partnership with NO Kid Hungry and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, is offering free meals and space to do homework. Bookkeeping – Free training program at MAOF, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, 2130 Chester Ave...
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....
April 25 Joseph Anthony Saenz, 31, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of West Ash Avenue on an outside warrant and a misdemeanor bench warrant, driving without a driver’s license, possessing controlled substance paraphernalia and both plates required on vehicle. April 27 Kayla Dawn Frederickson, 28, of Shafter, was arrested on West Tulare Avenue on a misdemeanor bench warrant. April 28 Pedro Lopez, 40, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of East Ash Avenue for obstruction of a public officer, contempt of a court order and on a m...
Porfirio Velasquez, 84, of Wasco passed away April 19, in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ofelia Palomo Martinez, 97, of Bakersfield, passed away April 27, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maria Elizondo “Malenam,” 56, of McFarland passed away April 28, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco...
Proverbs 31:10 says, "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." It speaks of a woman that is strong in moral principles. This woman in Proverbs is a strength and blessing to her husband and children. She is clothed with strength and honor and she loves God. Godly women are a strength and a stability in this chaotic world, as they exhibit hope and trust in God. Some of the most godly women I have met were moms and grandmas in the church where I pastor. Many of them have...
The Shafter High Lady Generals softball team took a shutout win last week as they blanked the McFarland Cougars in two games by a combined score of 34-0. On April 29, Shafter shutout the Cougars, 16-0, following that performance on May 2 with an 18-0 victory. In Friday's win, freshmen Miranda Asencio and Cassidy Torres combined to pitch a one-hit shutout of the Cougars. On the offensive side, , the Lady Generals had eight players with at least two hits in the game. Leading the way was Serenity...
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Lannis Joseph Cates 1927 – 2022 Lannis Cates was born in Quinton, Okla., on Nov. 20, 1927. He joined his wife, Judy Faye Cates, in Heaven on May 7, 2022. A viewing will be held at Peters Funeral Home, Shafter, on Thursday, May 19,, from 4 to 8 p.m. Masonic Funeral Honors will be held at Peters Funeral Home on Friday, May 20, at 10 a.m,, followed by a graveside service beginning at 11 a.m., at Shafter Memorial Park. A full obituary will be published next week....
