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Mayor Alex Garcia was arrested for driving under the influence this week. Court records show an individual named Alexandro Cecelio Garcia, identified as being born in 1989, was arraigned in Shafter court on Monday on a charge of suspected driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08. The time and the place of the arrest could not be determined based on the information available.. Local officials who have personal knowledge of the situation -- but refused to be identified -- co...
Ken Hurlbert, of Shafter, is now ranked number one in the world in his age division in the shot put. Hurlbert, after a 15-month hiatus because of the covid-19 closures of track meet events, competed in a World Masters event in Santa Clara - the Striders Masters Meet - and launched a throw of 10.86 meters, which is the top throw in the world this year. Hurlbert was pleasantly surprised with the result, especially after the long time off. "After 15 months off, I wasn't expecting a result like that...
Joslyn Pierucci, 13, of Shafter, has won third place at a national track and field competition. Pierucci, a thrower, competed in Rome, Georgia at the USATF National Youth Outdoor Championships last week. Joslyn threw a personal best of 35'9''. Daughter of Shafter High football coach Jerald Pierucci and Jodie Pierucci, Joslyn was competing at the bottom of the age group which means she was competing against mostly girls older than her. There were over 1,000 athletes competing at the event, with...
Area farmers are having a tough time watering their fields as this year's Shafter Wasco Irrigation District allocation is a half acre foot of water for every acre of land the farmer owns. The region is in another drought this year, making it difficult for farmers to water their crops enough for the crops to thrive. In a strong year, the allocation is usually one acre foot of water for every acre. Some farmers are electing to leave one or more of their fields fallow, which means that they will...
If you wander outside in the evening at this time of year, you are more than likely to see a light show in the sky, thanks to the continuing issue of illegal fireworks in the area. The Shafter Police Department was proactive last year, and got the City Council to approve a new ordinance which allows the police department to issue citations of $1,000 to those who let off illegal fireworks. The new ordinance resulted in over 21 citations being handed out, many of them for $1,000. Before the...
A former Shafter High student from Wasco has been named to the spring dean's list at the University of Nebraska. Willem Neufeld Waterhouse, of Wasco, has been named to the Dean's List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Majoring in agribusiness, Waterhouse is a sophomore and was named to the Dean's List for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. There are more than 6,800 students at Nebraska who were named for the...
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 The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune office will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of the 4th of July weekend. 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...
June 21 Joseph Anthony Saenz, 30, of Shafter, was arrested on the 300 block of State Ave. on an outside felony warrant, possession of controlled substance ad control substance paraphernalia. June 22 Robert Steven Post, 26, of Shafter, was arrested on Community Drive and Cotton Creek on a felony bench warrant. June 23 Israel Esquivel 24, was arrested on Hwy. 43 and Bender Ave. for theft/extortion of vehicle, obstruction of a public officer and controlled substance paraphernalia. Astrid Iniguez, 29, of Shafter, was arrested on Hwy. 43 and Bender...
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 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The photo showed the Lerdo Highway Pipeline Trucking Co. in 1986. It is now known as Westec....
The City of Wasco has put out a Vaccination Declaration asking residents to inform the city of vaccination status when they visit City Hall. “We will also have one for city employees,” City Clerk Maria Martinez said Wednesday. “It’s just part of the regulation that the CDC sent out and also OSHA with indoor settings.” There are different statuses that you can check on the form, including fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, not yet vaccinated, and decline to answer. On the form, the city states if the resident declines to answer, you will be...
Good Samaritan in Bakersfield has opened a clinic in Wasco after its program to test field workers for covid-19 was a success. The Good Samaritan Medical Clinic is located at 1217 Seventh St., across the street from Fiesta Latina Market. The clinic will offer behavioral health services as well as primary care and wound care. The clinic will treat minors when it's an emergency situation. Once the clinic receives its Medicare certification, it plans on holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. "This is...
The Wasco State Prison has helped fund the city's July fireworks show for several years and this year's fundraiser will be on Wednesday, July 7. The prison's next fundraiser will be at Panda Express on Highway 46 in Wasco from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. If anyone comes in to order on that day, they must mention Wasco State Prison when placing their order and the money from that sale will go directly toward the fundraiser. Correctional Food Manager II Louis Rodriguez is in charge of the fundraising c...
The VFW Post 6742 on E Street held the first pick-up pancake breakfast in over a year since the pandemic began on Saturday, June 19. Pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs along with orange juice were individually bagged for each recipient. For $7 a plate, the pancakes were light and fluffy and the thick bacon slices took away the urge to gobble everything down rapidly as diners savored every bite. Manning the hot griddles were Lionel Lopez, Mathew Johnson and Mark Miller from Shafter. Elks' member...
The sponsors for the 12 girls competing for the Miss Wasco/Rose Queen pageant have been announced. The pageant kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 9 in a live show. “The girls are also planning a trip to Disneyland in July,” Student Activities Coordinator Hailey Coyle said. The candidates and their sponsors are as follows: • Victoria Loza sponsored by Wasco Bengal Cheer, • Kaitlyn Garza sponsored by Wasco Canyon Hills, • Daniela Castillo sponsored by Wasco Rotary, • Izabella Diaz sponsored by Lady Elks, • Jackie Mendez sponsored by Saldaña Weldi...
Roxy, a 5-year-old female Australian Kelpie mix, was an owner surrender to the Wasco Animal Shelter. This short-haired, black medium sized dog is approximately 50-55 pounds and is slightly timid toward staff. Roxy has not been tested with other dogs, cats, or children. At this time it is unknown if she is house or crate trained. Roxy is available for adoption now. Everyone is welcome to adopt from the facility. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. The shelter will not place holds for...
Austin Eves, 29, of Bakersfield, passed away June 11, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Candance C. Stewart, 75, of Bakersfield, passed away June 24, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Can you believe it has been one year since the opening of the Delano Recovery Station? This past week, Telecare opened the doors to the public to celebrate the one-year anniversary. Since the facility began operating in June 2020, the voluntary sobering program plays an integral role in District Four reducing substance abuse in Kern County’s second-largest city. The five-client, short-stay (4-10 hour) program provides screening, access and linkage to care for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance use needs. Services a...
Is it safe to say that for the past year and a half we have been on an emotional rollercoaster? A year and a half ago we had never heard the word covid before. Since then it has changed lives around the world. Just like everything else in our lives it seems that there are at least two sides to this problem. We as a society can’t seem to come to a consensus on the correct plan of action. Do we wear masks or not wear masks? Do we open restaurants or leave them closed? Do we allow kids back to s...
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