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The Shafter High graduating class of 2021 took their last walk across the stage as a student, beginning their lives of Shafter High alumni on Wednesday night on the Shafter High campus. The commencement began with a welcome by Principal Russell Shipley, who told the attendees, "I am so proud to have this class graduating on the Shafter High campus, after the momentous challenges they have faced in the past couple of years." This year's graduating class was one of the biggest in history, with a...
The City Council was introduced to three new officers who have joined the Shafter Police Department. Officer Marvin Gomez, who is a Kern County Sheriff's Office veteran of over 25 years, was hired by the department in May 2021 and is his second phase of field training. Chief Kevin Zimmermann said that the city is fortunate to have hired Gomez, who is a county leader in the Gang Task Force Units and has been one of the foremost experts in fighting gang activity. Officer Rachel Carrasco was hired...
A man has been charged by the Shafter Police Department after the fourth incident of vandalism at the Green Hotel in the last 10 months. Adolfo Morenocallejas was arrested Friday after being found by police exiting the hotel. Former Shafter mayor and former City Council member Garry Nelson had went to the Green Hotel around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, wanting to check up on the property. When he arrived, he noticed that the back window had been broken. Nelson entered and also found the...
The state officially opened up June 15, but there are still some restrictions especially if you are unvaccinated. Gov. Gavin Newsom retired the Covid-19 Blueprint on Tuesday. “Everyday life should feel a lot like it did before with most places being open and returning to usual operation with no capacity limitations or social distancing requirements,” Michelle Corson public information officer for the Kern County Health Department said. “The only exception to this is for ‘mega events,’ defined as an indoor event with more than 5,000 people, whic...
Black Californians have been an important part of history within California’s rural communities. There is a traveling exhibit at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park in Earlimart exploring the history of African Americans in rural California. The exhibit will run from Saturday, June 19 to Sunday, Aug. 1 with highlights and untold stories of black farmers, ranchers and rural residents. These stories will create new narratives about freedom, self-governance and civic culture. “We are not strangers here: African American Histories in Rural Cal...
The City Council spent over an hour on a presentation on raising a Pride flag in front of City Hall during the month of June each year, which is known as Pride Month, during its meeting Tuesday. The motion ultimately failed 3-1. Over 20 people addressed the council about their feelings on this issue. The majority of the speakers were against the raising of a flag commemorating Pride Month and several questioned “Where will it stop?” Mayor Alex Garcia presented arguments in favor of raising the flag for the population that feels unr...
June 5 Anthony Lugo, 20, of Shafter, was arrested the 9300 block of Red Pine Dr. on an outside felony warrant. Brian William Cosgrove Jr., 39, of Shafter, was arrested on the 9100 block of Laurel Meadows Lane for battery with serious bodily injury and vandalism more than $400. June 6 Jose Simon Luna, 30, of Shafter, was arrested on Munzer and Central Ave. for disorderly conduct: under the influence of a drug. June 7 Adam Richard Rodriguez, 30, was arrested on the 600 block of Central Valley Hwy. on an outside felony warrant and an outside...
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 Cooling center — There is a cooling center in Shafter at the Walker Senior Center at 505 Sunset Ave. The center is open from 1 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Kern County General Services at 661-868-1000. Summer food service program — Lost Hills...
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: The photo showed Dave Anderson and his team in the late 70’s, early 80’s....
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce held a free covid-19 vaccine clinic at the Shafter Veterans Hall on Saturday, June 12, helping residents get vaccinated as the state begins to reopen. The event was sponsored by the chamber, as well as Dignity Health, Kern County Public Health, the United Way of Kern, CAPK Food Bank and Adventist Health. Residents could receive the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine or the two-shot Moderna vaccine. Both vaccines have shown a high percentage of effectiveness, with...
The Shafter High Lady Generals softball team advanced to the Central Section Division V Championship game with a 5-4 win against Bakersfield Christian on Tuesday afternoon. The top-ranked hosts sprinted out to a 5-0 lead by the fourth inning, thanks to some clutch hitting by Nataly Espinoza, Serenity Angulo and Alicia Pompa, who all reached base to load them up with one out. They then scored two of their runs on an infield error by the shortstop, giving Shafter a 3-0 lead. That lead reached 5-0...
School will begin Monday, Aug. 2, for the Wasco Union Elementary School District, Superintendent Kelly Richers clarified after he said a letter with an incorrect date went out to parents. Teachers will return July 27 for voluntary professional development and July 28 for mandatory professional development, Richers said at the district board meeting. The board also unanimously adopted the 2021-22 budget along with the LCFF Simplified Local Control Funding Formula. These are California school funding laws. Richers said at the last board meeting...
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The following students were also recognized at the Monday, May 10, WHS Winners Circle Scholarship and Awards assembly. Photos courtesy of Danny Eusebio --Wonderful Education Program Scholarships: Back Row: Matthew Robledo, Ariana Saldana Rios, Daisy Cendejas, Manuel Dominguez and Alejandro Rodriguez. Middle row: Michelle Cabrera, Yesenia Padilla, Jordan Abernathy, Jasmine Ruvalcaba, Enrique Carrillo, Porfirio Montoya and Luis Luna. Front Row: Aylet Aceves, Stephanie Garcia, Jennifer Luna...
The Wasco Reserve season has started out rocky after the team lost the first three games they played. The Reserve is in the six-team Pecos League Pacific Division with Bakersfield, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Martinez and San Rafael. In their first game against the Monterey Lumberjacks, the score was tied for most of the game, but the Lumberjacks pulled ahead and the game ended 12-11. The first game began with rock music greeting attendees adding a spike of energy as they climbed up the bleachers. A...
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Wasco will celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks show at Barker Park on Saturday, July 3 at sundown. The event will be a party in the park with vendor booths selling food and celebratory items. Attendees may bring their favorite lawn chair, pick out a spot and relax for an evening of fireworks. The Recreation and Parks District will be coordinating this year’s show as the Orange Heart Foundation and the district will be working together on this year’s event. The Orange Heart Foundation usually fundraises for the fireworks show; how...
Ruth "Marlene" Nelson was born in Yuba, Okla., on Nov. 8, 1933, to Jewell and Elsie Whitworth. Marlene had a diversified career which included positions at Stewart Insurance, co-owner of Nelson's Apparel with her late husband Bob, Fine Jewelry sales at several department stores in Bakersfield and real estate sales. Her final job was at K-mart in Wasco. She and Bob enjoyed boating (both skiing and fishing), snow skiing and flying. Marlene is survived by brothers, Fred Whitworth (wife Joan),...
Patricia Mier, 53, of Wasco passed away June 4, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alfredo Gonzalez, 61, of Shafter passed away June 6, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Martha Rodriguez, 39, of Bakersfield passed away June 6, in Bakersfieldm. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Sadie is a puppy at 9 months old. She came in as a stray and will be available June 24. Sadie is a medium-sized, red/chestnut/orange/tan Shephard mix who will bring lots of joy into your home. She is great with staff and other dogs and has been tested with both small and large breeds. Dogs are not tested with children or cats. If she is reclaimed before her availability date on June 24, she will be removed from PetFinder immediately. If this is your dog, contact the Wasco Animal Shelter right...
