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Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia is being called to resign by some City Council members after his recent arrest for driving under the influence. At the City Council meeting, council members urged City Manager Scott Hurlbert to put the possibility of removing Garcia as mayor onto a future meeting agenda. Garcia was arrested in June by the California Highway Patrol for driving under the influence. He was arraigned on June 28 and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 19. Council members Tilo Cortez and Vincent Martinez said Garcia’s legal issues may d...
Over 1,000 people came out for the Fourth of July fireworks show this past weekend. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce helped the city celebrate the holiday with the return of its annual fireworks after a hiatus. As the sun set, Grace Givens sang a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, followed by a fireworks show that lasted well over 15 minutes, with a fantastic finale. "I have coming to this show for over five years now," said Paulette Osborne, who brought her three kids to the show. "This...
As the city bid adieu to outgoing City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez, Scott Hurlbert was sworn in Thursday, July 1. Hurlbert was sworn in Thursday evening and was joined by his family, who were all delighted to meet the city officials attending the evening reception. Hurlbert has many years of city government experience as well as running his own company. He is experienced in negotiating with the California Rail Builders (High Speed Rail) and welcomes the challenges facing him in his new...
The city is coming back alive as restrictions are lessened and residents celebrated the Fourth of July. Over 1,000 people gathered for the annual fireworks celebration for the Fourth of July, celebrating being in a large group for the first time in over 18 months. The Shafter Rotary Club decorated Lerdo Highway with a parade of American Flags waving on the median. Fireworks booths dotted the downtown and business areas, selling safe fireworks to celebrate the holiday, helping several clubs and organizations raise funds. The Shafter Police...
June 28 Alejandro Fabian Cortez Guzman, 40, of Shafter, was arrested on Orange St. and Shafter Ave for DUI. June 30 Rodolfo Gerardo Mendoza, 31, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 block of S. Shafter Ave for under the influence of a controlled substance. July 3 Gordon Wesley Yates, Jr, 33, of Shafter, was arrested on the Cotton Creek and Manor Grove on a felony bench warrant, misdemeanor bench warrant and outside agency warrant. Leobardo Gomez Marquez, 49, of Shafter, was arrested on the 300 block of S. Shafter Ave for disorderly conduct:...
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. Cooling center — There is a cooling cente...
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 Tribune, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@WascoTrib.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. .LAST WEEK: The photo showed the demolition of the Shafter Motel on Aug. 18, 2000....
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Irene Chance, 92, of Wasco, passed away July 5, in Madera. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Josie Jade Palominos, infant, of Bakersfield, passed away June 25 in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Micaela Roldan Barboza, 73, of Wasco, passed away July 6 in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Noah Ezequiel Lara, 2, of Shafter, passed away July 5 in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Paul Martinez Chacon Jr., 85, of Shafter, passed away July 1 in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
