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The Fourth of July weekend in Shafter was the first holiday in which the new illegal fireworks ordinance was in effect and the SPD issued 21 citations during the holiday weekend. Last month, the Shafter City Council passed a resolution that gave the Police Department authority to issue citations of $1,000 for violators of the new ordinance. According to Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann, there were 16 citations handed out Saturday, with five others issued out earlier in the week. "We worked really...
Friday began as a normal day off for many because the Fourth of July fell on a Saturday; however, that changed once messages appeared on Facebook announcing the Orange Heart Foundation would lead a Fourth of July car parade downtown at 1 p.m. and, thanks to Wasco High School, the annual fireworks show would happen that evening. The Orange Heart Foundation organized the parade and many drivers participated, several with American flags on their cars and colorful messages on their windows...
The Shafter City Council held a public hearing on the subject of placing the rate schedule for sewage and solid waste service for the Gossamer Grove area on the property tax roll. A report was prepared by the Public Works Department that indicated there would be annual charges of $348.60 for wastewater assessment and $319.44 for refuse assessment, for a total of $668.04 a year per household. The council also received a report from Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann on the results of the department's...
For the second time in less than a month, restaurants that offer dine-in service have lost that option, following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order that made it necessary for all restaurants to close their dining areas. The move is the result of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state since California relaxed some of its restrictions. Businesses in Shafter have gone back to take-out and delivery only. Most businesses in Shafter have also started to require all customers to wear face coverings while in their buildings. Even the essential businesses t...
PrimeX, a major grower and processor of fruits and nuts in Wasco, is dealing with a major outbreak of coronavirus among workers, with 31 positive cases reported by the company and double that reported by the union representing their workers. She said that PrimeX's early adaption to CDC guidelines and employee cooperation has resulted in about 50% less Covid-19 cases than other similar operations in California, according to Chief Operating Officer Mojhan Amin in an email. "We are one of the...
The coronavirus continues to affect Shafter, with the closures of the local Bank of America branch and the DMV office. Customers at Bank of America were found waiting outside of the local branch a little after 9:30 a.m., waiting for them to open at 10. A sign posted on the door said they are temporarily closed. Juan Moreno said he looked online and it said that the bank would open at 10 a.m. By the time 10 arrived, there was a line of confused and frustrated people waiting to enter. When they re...
Wasco couple Billy Joe and Gloria Cox died late last month within days of each other after both contracted Covid-19.. Cox was 83. His wife was 77. It all happened so fast, like a spreading wildfire, their daughter, McDaniel told the [BEGIN ITAL]Bakersfield Californian.[END ITAL] "It started off like a bad cold. Later she developed an irritating cough. Eventually she got so weak she couldn't care for herself," she was quoted as saying. Both were taken to Adventist Health Bakersfield. Both were already suffering from preexisting conditions, and...
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 [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Publisher Frank Wisner discusses the newspaper with Lee Page and Kris Johnson at The Shafter Press office in 1965, as...
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 Cooling off -- Shafter’s cooling center will be open at the Walker Senior Center, 505 Sunset Ave., from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents using the center are encouraged to bring their favorite nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, reading materials, games, etc. Face...
1 years ago: July 20, 2010 A ribbon cutting ceremony happened for the newly renovated Shafter Aquatic Center -- know to locals as The Shafter Pool. 20 years ago: July 19, 2000 The Outstanding Light Weight Wrestler award went Matt Maldonado. He took first place at the Almond Classic Tournament in McFarland. 30 years ago: July 11, 1990 The Shafter City Council approved a new program to assign officers to their own police vehicles. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
July 4 Nicholas Mendez Sanchez, 42, of Shafter, was arrested for corporal injury on spouse and child cruelty. Maria Martinez Andrade, 49, of Shafter was arrested for corporal injury on spouse. July 3 Kailin Robert Beckemeyer, 22, of Shafter, was arrested for battery on a spouse and disorderly conduct: Alcohol. July 2 Jared Dale Hanson, 37, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant and outside agency warrant. July 1 Jacqueline Romero, 24, of Shafter, was arrested for shoplifting, petty theft in a state of emergency and conspiracy...
Cesar Daniel Marquez-Chavez, owner of Catrina's Cantina, came to Wasco and made it his own. He died June 28 from complications of cancer. Marquez-Chavez was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and didn't learn to speak English until he was 16. He owned the restaurant with his wife, Marcela Bujorquez-Marquez, for the past 2 1/2 years. Their restaurant provided the meals whenever the High Speed Rail Authority hosted their quarterly presentations in town. Mayor Tilo Cortez praised his margaritas on a...
Cesar Daniel Marquez-Chavez was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, to parents Jose De Jesus and Natalia Marquez. He attended schools in the U.S. and graduated high school in San Francisco. Cesar then worked in the restaurant industry and attended college before becoming a real estate agent. He moved to Bakersfield in 2004 and met the love of his life, Marcela Bojorquez Marquez; they were married in Bakersfield on Feb. 27, 2010. One of Cesar’s deepest desires was to be a father; he and Marcela w...
Marion E. Harder was born in Parlier on Nov. 11, 1931, to parents John and Helena Thiessen. She attended Reedley High School and graduated in 1950. Shortly after, she married her life-long love, Ray Harder, on Aug. 25, 1950. The couple were married at Reedley First Mennonite Church nearly 70 years ago. Marion was always so active in church; she was a kind woman, quick to help. Her career included teaching children and helping prepare meals at schools. Mom loved sewing and baking especially...
Elsa (Bravo) Torres was born in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, on Oct. 11, 1950, to parents Alfredo and Jovita (Arteaga) Torres. She married Miguel Angel Torres in Buttonwillow in December 1983. They were blessed with five children and a home filled with laughter. Elsa enjoyed word searches, listening to George Strait and watching her favorite show, "NCIS." Above all else, she loved her grandkids and always looked forward to spending time with them. Elsa is survived by her husband, Miguel;...
Maria Guadalupe Aldaco, 81, of Wasco, passed away July 1 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Dale M. Scheideman, 85, passed away July 5. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Paul Deshields, 89, of Shafter, passed away July 4 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Shafter. Patricia Moreno, 41, of Wasco, passed away July 6 in Delano. Peters Funeral Home Shafter. Angel Barraza Miranda, 84, of Wasco, passed away July 4 in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter....
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Like many of you, I enjoy the outdoors, and one of my favorite things to do is hiking and backpacking. Our church has an annual backpacking trip each summer in the Kaiser Wilderness to an area called Twin Lakes. Along the way we see some beautiful country, but are also reminded how heavy a backpack can get! In many ways life can be the same way. There are times it feels like a “walk in the park” and other times like an “uphill climb” while loaded down. The Apostle Paul uses a similar illustration in Galatians 6:1-5 when he instructs the bel...
