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The Shafter City Council received a residential tract status report at a special meeting on Tuesday night, getting updated on the progress of residential projects in the city. Santorini Estates, which is a housing development that has a total of 136 lots, is under construction, with 36 lots in the building phase. The project is in two phases. According to the city Planning Director Steve Esselman, the main problem that the developers have run into is the supply of materials not being available...
With the Covid-19 epidemic seemingly in the past, the challenge of getting students performing in pre-covid form is a difficult one that is going to take some time to accomplish. This is particularly a challenge with the schools, with most studies showing a majority of California schools having a problem with student absenteeism. During the pandemic, there was online learning and classes, which was tough enough. With the requirements of getting material taught and ensuring students would regular...
Lennar Homes is building its final phase of construction, with the 416 homes going up in the high $300,000 range. The development has a variety of floor plans, from 3- to 5-bedroom homes available. This is also near the site of the newest park, Community Park, that opened recently in the development. This phase of the 3,280-unit development is also the first batch of homes that will be in the Richland School District. In size, Gossamer Grove compares with 5,280 houses in the core city of...
Caleb Privett, a Shafter High senior, will ring in the new year in the United Kingdom, leading a band through downtown London as part of their New Year's Day Parade. Caleb is excited about the opportunity and is looking forward to going overseas to continue his musical journey. He began playing in the school band in the seventh grade and is proficient in the bass guitar, tuba and trombone. He is the head drum major at Shafter High, conducting the music and leading the team during their on-field...
H&H Family Farms in Wasco is owned by Tim and Jenny Holtermann, selling the brand they created, Almond Girl. They are fourth-generation almost farmers. Tim also farms with his father and brother for Holtermann Farms. The Holtermann family started farming in Wasco in 1919. They farmed over 40 different crops, finally transitioning into almonds. Jenny's family came from Italy to Chico in the early 1900s. She grew up there helping to do whatever needed to be done, from checking irrigation pipes,...
Thomas Yasenchak has a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of his students. Becoming the new principal of Wasco Independence High School happened naturally, as he climbed through the ranks of administration. Yasenchak has been in education for 24 years and most recently worked at Cesar E. Chavez High School as a learning director. Before that, he was an English teacher at Wasco High for 10 years. Apart from his experience in education, he has a master's degr...
ANNOUNCEMENTS Cooling center – Kern County Cooling Center (Centros De Enfriamiento Condado De Kern) at 505 Sunset Ave., the Walker Senior Center in Shafter, 1-8 p.m. Sponsored by Kern County Aging & Adult Services. 50-year reunion – Wasco High class of 1973 is looking for classmates for their 50-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 7. Contact Marta Rodriguez-Poe at [email protected] or 661-303-3770. ONGOING Basic office skills classes – Wasco Adult School offers Bakersfield College basic office skills certificates. Register now. Call 661-7...
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: A view of Cawelo in 1942....
Aug. 14 Pedro Alejandro Soria Huerta, 50, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of Klassen Street for disorderly conduct: intoxication of a drug with alcohol and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Aug. 15 Joshua Oros, 29, of Shafter, was arrested at Lerdo Highway and Central Avenue for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Vincent Lopez, 29, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of West Ash for possession of a controlled substance, obstruction and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. A...
The Wasco Recreation and Parks District will present its "Reach for the Sky Color Blast Fun Run" to add more excitement and community engagement to this year's Wasco Rose Festival activities lineup. The event will occur on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Barker Park Little League Shelter #5. "The Color Blast Fun Run is a friendly race that involves a 3K Fun Walk and 5K Fun Run with participants taking part for enjoyment rather than competition," WRPD Manager Chris Serna said. "It...
The Wasco Woman's Club held its annual meet and greet event Tuesday morning to recruit new members. Sukie Martinez is the second vice president in charge of membership. "We invited fellow women in the community to come and get to know who we are, what we do and what we stand for," she said. The Wasco Woman's Club is a service organization that will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. The club supports many charitable efforts, including providing scholarships, sponsoring a Miss Wasco Rose...
Prosecutors on Tuesday declined to file charges against Cesar Zarate-Hernandez, 20, for the shooting death of Jose Eduardo Lopez Delgadillo, 29, in Wasco, citing insufficient evidence, a District Attorney's Office spokesperson said. The case has been returned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office for more investigation. Officials said Delgadillo was shot around midnight on June 26 on Bay Meadow Drive. He died at the scene. According to sheriff's officials, Hernandez was arrested on Aug. 18 for...
2 years ago: Sept. 3, 2003 Shafter High School welcomed Daniel Garza and Soledad Sakamoto to the teaching staff. 40 years ago: Aug. 31, 1983 The Shafter Police Department promoted Officer Paul Peterson to sergeant. -- Compiled by Erica Soriano...
Third in a series of articles highlighting the candidates for Miss Wasco Rose Queen. Prior stories may be read on WascoTrib.com. It's that time of year when 15 young ladies will compete for the coveted title of Miss Wasco Rose Queen. The pageant will take place at the historic Wasco High School Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. It promises to be a vibrant show where the contestants will bring the best of their talents to the competition. Madison Martinez is one of them. "I was born and...
The Wasco Historical Society Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of the many Rose Festival activities. Take time to visit this building at 918 6th St. that was not built there but moved onto the lot. Come visit and find out where it came from. You will see pictures showing the town's beginnings at "G" Street and 7th Street What if "G" Street had become our Main Street? There are the early years of Wasco High Annuals you can look through to find pictures of your families. Did you know Indians traveled...
The Shafter High Generals opened their season with a convincing win over the West High Vikings on Thursday night, 55-7. The Shafter squad is still a young one, with the majority of the team being in their sophomore year, including quarterback Ezekiel Osborn. Osborn lit up the Vikings in the game for 7 touchdowns, three of them to Maryon Sloan. Sloan ended the game with five catches. Jesus Figueroa had an amazing game, gathering in six receptions for a total of 217 yards, including a 62 yard...
The Shafter Recreation and Parks District has their volleyball season in full swing, having completed three weeks of the season. There are 15 teams in the different divisions, with some very competitive play across the board. In the 11U Division, the Dominators are currently in first place, with only one loss on their record, going 4-1 so far this season. They are tied with the Blue Jays at the top, with identical records. Close behind at 3-2 is the Red Dragons. The Dominators are coached by...
In life, we all face times of abandonment and loneliness. Sometimes it may feel like the whole world is against you. In 2nd Timothy 4:17, Paul said, “The Lord stood with me, and he strengthened me.”Paul had been done much evil by a man known as Alexander the coppersmith. Alexander had made a shipwreck of his faith and became an enemy of the Gospel. It seems like Alexander intimidated many of Paul’s hearers as he tried to disrupt the ministry of Paul. The spirit of this world will never embra...
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Ruby Violet Haworth, 91, of Shafter passed away August 16, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Robert Harold Merz was born to Eula Wilson Merz and Martin Robert Merz on Nov. 21,1933, in McFarland. Robert went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 89. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frederick, grandson Stephen Matthew Merz, first wife Caroline, second wife Donna Dalke Lynch Merz and third wife Vivian Handel Baze Merz. He is survived by his brother Martin Daniel Merz (Joan), son Stephen Merz (Marcia), Rebecca and Kathleen, daughter Janet M...
This adorable guy is looking for a forever home that will allow him to love them and will get some great love back. Snoball is an adult male husky, with white and cream colors on his coat. He is very friendly, affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Funny, Curious, Brave, and he loves kisses! He also is very good with other dogs and has passed all of his SAFER evaluations. You can come visit Snoball at the shelter located at 1849 S. Shafter Ave. or you can call the office at...
