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In a series that begins this week, we will be featuring the candidates running for the three open City Council seats this year. The candidates who are running are current council members Gilbert Alvarado, Chad Givens and Manuel Garcia, along with newcomers Rafael Zamudio, Kris Lawrence and Pete Espinoza.This week, we will be featuring Lawrence. Lawrence is a regulatory coordinator for the Westside Water Authority. He is a mechanical engineer and handles regulatory compliance for the farmers in o...
At its recent meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to send a Letter of Intent to Bakersfield College to begin talks to form a partnership operating the Shafter Library. In a recent announcement, the Kern High School District recommended the reopening of 12 of its 24 branch libraries, in which Shafter was not included. This decision would result in the Shafter Library remaining closed indefinitely. With the budgetary restraints experienced by the district, and the covid-19 pandemic, all...
The number of new cases of the coronavirus are still on the rise, despite an effort to have residents wear face masks when downtown or shopping. The City of Shafter and a group of community members have been working on the face mask campaign. Digital signs can be seen throughout town encouraging residents to wear a mask to stop the spread of the virus. City buildings remain closed to the public, with service being conducted in the back of the building, with a window serving the community. The...
The Richland School Board was given a presentation for a Return to School plan that will see the return of small groups of students to each school, called cohorts. The plan, which is still in the draft phase, would have groups of no more than 16 people, including staff, that will be in one classroom. At the beginning of the school year, the district was prepared to open school with in-person learning, with a multitude of safety precautions in place to meet health and safety guidelines....
The City of Shafter teamed up with Shafter High School and Houchin Blood Bank to hold a Blood Drive at Mannel Park on Sept. 10. The drive was geared toward students, but was open to adults as well. The turnout was great and lives were helped with the generosity of the Shafter community. During this time of the covid-19 crisis, blood is needed to replenish supplies for patients in need, as well as needing plasma for covid-19 patients to help in their healing process. Students who donated blood at the drive received a limited edition T-Shirt and...
Isabella Garcia was crowned the 2020 Rose Queen/Miss Wasco Thursday evening during a stunning and historic pageant. Tailored to meet the covid-19 restrictions placed on indoor gatherings, the pageant Sept. 10 still had its air of splendor as the contestants took to the stage. While the location was kept a secret, once the program began, it didn't matter where it took place because the stage was magically decorated to reflect this year's theme, Under the Sea. Muted shades of blue, pink and green...
Four candidates from District 2 and two from District 4 will be vying for seats on the City Council this year. In District 2, there is small business owner Vincent Martinez, Claims Specialist Florirene Olvera, businessman Jang Han (John) Kim and business owner David Ward. In District 4, newcomer Edward Saldana will go against incumbent Tilo Cortez. District 2 Vincent Martinez Martinez is running for the council seat in District 2 left vacant by Mayor Pro Tem Danny Espitia. Martinez states that...
Edna Ruth Shepherd was born to Henry Ramsey and Ethel Smith in Bangs, Texas, and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2020 in Bakersfield. Edna Ruth was 78 years old when she passed from this life after suffering from colon cancer complications. Edna Ruth was the wife of Charles Toy. She was the mother of two children, Madeliene Fontes and Jeff Shepherd. Madeliene is the mother of three children, Adam, Kelley, and Joey. Jeff is the father of two sons, Chase and Jordan. In addition to her...
Yarlenny Kubo Lara, 27, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 7 in San Diego. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Manuel Tirado Rodriguez, 71, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 4 in Washington, WA. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Jesus Perez Lopez, 84, of Shafter, passed away Sept. 10 in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Carla E. Mooney, 63, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 6 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Shafter. Marco Antonio Cabrera, 29, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 12 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home Wasco. Eliseo Verduzco...
Tony Perez, 45, was called home to be with God on Sept. 12, 2020, in Bakersfield. He was born on Oct. 30, 1974, in Tulare, to Carlos and Imelda Perez. Tony grew up in Buttonwillow and graduated from Shafter High School in 1993. Tony was a semi-truck driver and loved driving across the country. He was a humble, selfless, and adventurous soul. Tony was a true foodie and an enthusiast for music. He loved spending time with his family and would do anything for them. He also had a heart for helping...
Sept. 13 Moses Coronado, 24, of Shafter, was arrested for driving without a license, theft/extortion of vehicle and DUI. Sept. 12 Alfonso Ochoa Arizmendi Jr., 40, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance for sale and felony bench warrant. Raul Valdez, 44, of Shafter, was arrested for theft/extortion of vehicle. Sept. 10 Miguel Angel Zavala Acosta, 29, of Shafter, was arrested for battery on spouse/etc, exhibit deadly weapon: not a firearm, threaten a crime with intent and damage or...
Wasco/Shafter Free Virtual Citizenship Services will be provided by the United Farm Workers (UFW). Beginning Oct. 2, fee wavier forgiveness will be eliminated. Call (661) 324-2500 for information. Clases de ciudadanía virtual gratis servicios echos por United Farm Workers (UFW) empezando Octubre 2/2 /2020 para más información llame (661) 342-2500 Wasco/Shafter Tuesdays: Griffith Avenue Baptist Church “Impact Program,” 408 Griffith St. will be hosting a food distribution for anyone in need in Wasco/Shafter community. Food will be passed out begi...
The 1973 Cinco De Mayo Shafter Chicano Youth Council...
1 years ago: Sept. 29, 2010 Mayor Kathy Prout spoke at the Veteran’s Park for the Shafter/Wasco Soccer League. 20 years ago: Sept. 20, 2000 Westec purchased Lerdo School on Lerdo Highway. Westec is an arm teaching service of Bakersfield & Taft Colleges, with programs that specialize in industrial training classes. 30 years ago: Sept. 26, 1990 Rothesia Harrison was crowned 1990 Wasco Tiger Football Queen. 40 years ago: Sept. 17, 1980 SHS Student Body President Terrance Williams practiced his oratory behind a new podium. The podium was a gift f...
Near the end of the City Council meeting, council member Gilberto Reyna commented on how concerned he is with the speeding of vehicles on Central Avenue. “It angers me,” Reyna said. “Drivers are speeding and doing donuts.” At the council’s Tuesday, Sept. 15 meeting, Reyna asked Sgt. Peter Martinez how many speeding tickets the sheriff’s office has given out. Martinez responded that at the time, he didn’t have his statistics with him, but will update the City Council at the next meeting. Mart...
Erica Colleen Bongberg, a pillar of her community and center of her family, died on Sept. 17, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 42. Erica, a resident of Rohnert Park, had been at war with breast cancer for more than four years. She was a graduate of Santa Rosa Junior College and spent 10 years as a human resources professional. Her hobbies included crafting, attending her children's sporting events, coaching cheer and recruiting others to join her fight against cancer. She is...
