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A fire at a building in Buttonwillow killed a dog, left eight residents without a home and destroyed a furniture storage area. The Kern County Fire Department responded to a building in the 100 block of Front Street on Sunday, May 16 at around 10:30 a.m. The heavy flames ignited a car next to the building and an adjacent building. The building, a two-story structure, had apartments on the upper floor and a furniture storage area on the bottom floor. All firefighters and the residents escaped...
Congressman David Valadao recently visited the Minter Field Air Museum, discussing possible aid that may be available for the museum. Minter Field Air Museum President Ronald Pierce said that Valadao also took a tour of the museum, checking out some of the vintage aircraft. He toured the displays that contain artifacts from the different conflicts the United States Military has been involved in, including items from the World Wars, the Vietnam and Korean wars, as well as the more recent Middle...
The City Council recognized the undefeated Shafter High School football team at its Tuesday meeting. Mayor Cathy Prout presented a proclamation to the members of the undefeated team who sported a 5-0 record this season. Led by Coach Jerald Pierucci, the team outscored its opponents 233-29 and outgained its opponents by a five to one margin. "This team showed a unity and love for one another and represented the city of Shafter with class," said Prout. Pierucci thanked the city for its "amazing...
A Wasco man was found dead in his vehicle after being shot and then crashing into an orchard in Shafter. The man, later identified as Tony Sanchez, 64, of Wasco, had reportedly crashed into the orchards near the intersection of Fresno and Beech avenues. At approximately 1 p.m., the Shafter Police Department received a call of an accident near the intersection. Shafter Police Department officers found Sanchez in the vehicle deceased, the victim of a gunshot wound. According to Police Captain...
The mask policy is not changing yet in Shafter as the city announced masks are still needed indoors in public places and at events with a large crowd. This past week there was a slight increase in new cases in the city with 19 newly reported cases. This brings the total confirmed cases in Shafter to 3,552. Wasco has had 5,416 confirmed cases. "The California Department of Public Health has not updated their mask guidance at this time. Kern County residents should continue to follow the current...
Over 30 vendors turned out this past weekend at the Shafter Congregational Church's pop-up event. Pastor Mark Scialabba and church volunteers were on hand with a variety of pamphlets and information on salvation. Scialabba also said that they had a lot of vendors who were offering a variety of items, from clothing, jewelry, to baked goods. "These pop-up events are really popular right now and we are helping the community by giving them a chance to shop in one spot," Scialabba said. The church...
The Wasco City Council called for a special meeting May 13 with one agenda item; city manager. The meeting was closed session and once the council reconvened, the city attorney announced there was no reportable action. There has been no word on a selection process for a new city manager. Prior to Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez’ hiring in 2018, the city used an interim city manager, Larry Pennell. After Ortiz-Hernandez had been with the city for one year, his contract was renegotiated for an additional two-year extension beyond the original contract, wh...
May 9 Jose Fidel Flores, 52, of Shafter, was arrested on Santa Fe and Riverside Street for DUI and exceeding max the 55 speed. May 11 Laura Beatrice Acosta, 43, was arrested on the 600 block Fresno Ave. for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Lionel Cortez Gonzalez, 54, was arrested on the 300 block of State Ave. on an outside felony warrant. Haley Derek Dennis, 33, was arrested on the 100 block of Shafter Ave. for controlled substance paraphernalia, drive while suspended license, DUI and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. May 12 Jaime Howard, 53, of...
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. Ongoing Summer food service program — Lost Hills Wonderful Park is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be provided to all children who are 18 years of age and younger at 14688 Lost Hills Road, Lost Hills, starting July 19 through July 30. Br...
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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: Courtesy of Virginia Bender, the photo showed Safeway in the late 1960s....
Jimmie Faye Thompson, 87, of Shafter, passed away May 6 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Dannie Harris, 71, of Shafter, passed away May 12 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Elida Cortinas, 90, of Shafter, passed away May 12 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Robert Lee Campbell, 67, of Shafter, passed away May 17 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Our beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend, Thomas Lugo passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Woodland. Tom was born on Dec. 9, 1946 in Wasco. In 1971, Tom graduated in the inaugural class of California State University, Bakersfield. He began his career as an elementary school teacher at Karl Clemens Elementary School in Wasco. Tom later became the director of Migrant Education for the State of California Department of Education, running the largest assistance program for...
A Wasco family held a candlelight vigil to honor their recently deceased father on May 12. On Friday, April 30, Wasco Donuts to Go owner Lon Mam, 64, was driving to Hanford to visit an uncle. A 29-year-old unidentified man driver from Tulare sped into Mam's lane and the vehicles collided. Both drivers died at the scene. The Mam family set up a GoFundMe to help toward the cost of funeral expenses and they organized a candlelight vigil to honor their father by inviting the community. "The news of...
While under restrictions due to covid-19, Thomas Jefferson Middle School staff is continuing with the Cougar of the Month Award. The Cougar of the Month Award is designed to spotlight students who best "Respect the P.A.W." (Perseverance, Attitude and Wise Choices). Through distance learning, the following students have stood out in the month of April to their teachers for working hard, joining class sessions on time, and being active participants. 7th Grade Distance learning has brought out all...
Wasco High School held its annual Winners' Circle for graduating seniors who were recognized by receiving awards and scholarships for their achievements. Students will be featured in the the coming weeks' editions of the Wasco Tribune....
