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Latest in a series profiling the candidates for Shafter City Council prior to the Nov. 8 election. Stories on the other candidates can be seen on TheShafterPress.com. Gustavo Olvera has been serving Shafter for over 12 years, which he feels will help him in his effort to win a seat on the City Council. Olvera has lived in the city with his wife for over 15 years, raising their three children here. He has a master's degree in business administration and is a licensed Realtor and private...
Shafter High School is busy this week with their Homecoming Week activities. The week is a fun one for the students, getting to dress up the different days of the week and play games at lunchtime. Of course, Homecoming wouldn't be the same without the float competition. Each class will work all week decorating a float in this year's theme. The theme for 2022 is Disney. Every class is challenged to pick a Disney character or movie and make a display that depicts that theme. On Monday, the week...
The Shafter High Generals will celebrate an official grand opening of their new stadium on Homecoming night, Sept. 23, with a variety of activities on the menu. For the price of admission to the game against the Taft Wildcats, attendees will be treated to a video produced by Coach Jerald Pierucci and his crew of students. The video will be played just before the beginning of the game. At halftime of the game, there will be the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King, a performance by the...
Neveria la Pera hosted a Mexican Independence Day celebration as part of Hispanic Heritage month. It was a free event for young and old to unite and honor the Mexican holiday. Owner Esperanza Melendez said, "It was my first time, and I was surprised with the turnout. I would like the city to support more events like this. "I put a lot of effort into planning. It was something for the whole family. I always aim to keep my community entertained." Melendez said it was especially important for the y...
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 NEW: Homecoming – Shafter High Homecoming Game Friday, Sept. 23, against Taft High. Kickoff at 5 p.m. NEW: Homecoming – Wasco High Homecoming Game Friday, Sept. 30, against RFK High, Kickoff at 5 p.m. Road work – Construction on East Euclid Avenue...
Sept. 9 Daisy Cristina Gonzalez Gomez, 36, of Shafter,, was arrested in the 200 block of West Tulare on a bench warrant/failure to appear on misdemeanor charge. Enrique Ramon Sierra, 38, of Shafter, was arrested on 7th Standard and Zerker roads. for driving with a suspended license. James Dean House, 44, was arrested on Scaroni and West Los Angeles for driving without a license and an unregistered vehicle. Alejandro Puente De La Cruz, 26, of Shafter, was arrested at Burbank and Beech for driving without a license. Omar Chavez, 32, of Shafter,...
The Wasco Elk Ladies hosted "An Evening of Wine and Roses" on Sept. 9 as part of the Rose Festival activities. It was an honored guest reception as a tribute to the 2022 Grand Marshals, Miss Wasco Rose Queen Ensley Mehlberg and, posthumously, featured artist Helen Howard. This year's Grand Marshals were Tilo and Jeni Cortez, Roger and Deloris Harrison and Tim and Karen Holtermann. At the event, Mayor Gilberto Reyna awarded them a key to the city. "I am delighted with the people selected to be...
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: The 1974 Shafter Fair exhibit, "The Perfect Balance – Cotton and Potatoes of Kern."...
The Shafter City Council approved moving forward with plans of building a new recreation and sports park at Golds Avenue and East Ash Avenue. The park is to be built in two phases, and when completed, the park would include a 28,000 square foot gymnasium, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, a dog park, office buildings, and a concession stand. This project is being led by Shafter Recreation and Parks District Manager Philip Jimenez, who has been working with his board for years to get...
One of the final steps in the development of a large-scale housing development at Poplar Avenue and Gromer Avenue was approved Tuesday night by the Wasco City Council At the council meeting, the final map for Phases 2 and 3 of Tract 7373 were approved. The approval of these phases is a routine process of subdivision development, City Manager Scott Hurlbert explained. Phase 1 has 66 lots and has already been authorized; Phase 2 has 49 lots and Phase 3 has 30 lots for additional homes, ranging...
The Richland School District has been busy since the beginning of the fall semester, with numerous assemblies, as well as the start of their sports seasons. This month, Sequoia Elementary played host to two assemblies, after a two-year hiatus with no assemblies due to the coronavirus. One of the visitors was Mishael McDougal, of the California Dairy Council. This was a free assembly that the industry organization is presenting to schools, paid for by dairy owners and dairy commodity...
Big Stop Market in Shafter has received approval from the Shafter Planning Commission to go ahead with expansion plans on their Shafter Avenue property.. They submitted plans to the Planning Commission that would require a zoning change in land that they had acquired behind their building from a residential zone to commercial. With this hurdle taken care of, they will be demolishing the structures there now to prepare them for their expansion, according to store manager LoveDeep Joshan. The...
Thomas Jefferson Middle School selected six students as Cougars of the Month. They are chosen based on grades, behavior, overall participation and attitude during school. 6th Grade Cougars of the Month Noah Gutierrez believes he was selected because he is always respectful, kind and willing to help others. He excels in math and is most proud of getting elected sergeant at arms for the 2022-23 school year. In the future, he plans to be an engineer. Evekeli Carreno believes she was selected...
Chuy Resendis and Mariah Mendez of Shafter are proud to announce the birth of their son, Enzo Chuy Resendis, on Sept. 10, 2022, at 1:21 p.m. at Mercy Southwest Hospital, Bakersfield. Baby Enzo weighed 6 pounds. and was 19 inches tall at birth. Enzo was welcomed home by his grandparents, Emilio and Teresa Mendez, and Juan and Miriam Resendis, as well as great grandparents Frank and Beatrice Rodriguez, and Serafin and Maria Serrano. The new arrival was also welcomed by his great great grandmas, Hortencia Torrez and Melania Men...
1 Years Ago: Sept. 18, 2012 Wasco High 2012 Valedictorian Isydra G. Lujan completed West Point Army basic training. 20 Years Ago: Sept.18, 2002 Shafter High and the rest of the Country paid tribute to fallen heroes and victims of 9/11. 30 Years Ago: Sept. 1992 Xochiti Soto was crowned Homecoming Queen at Shafter High's Homecoming. Xochiti is the daughter of Ciriaco and Esther Soto. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
The Wasco Rose Festival was spearheaded by a team of six, including Camilo Vasquez, Emma Dobbs, Sharon Sharp, Orquidia Ocampo, Traci Clendenen and Juan Gallardo....
Jerry Lynn Lauderdale was born May 4, 1939, in Wayne, Okla., to Carol and Pauline Lauderdale. He is preceded in death by his wife, Arneda Sue Lauderdale, and his three siblings, Shirley Foster, Richard Lauderdale and Dennis Lauderdale. Jerry attended and graduated from Shafter High School in 1957. While in high school he was not only a good student but a great athlete, receiving numerous awards in football, basketball and track. He married Arneda Sue Sherrell in 1960 and became a father to...
Antoinette “Toni” Ogle Johnston was born in Riverside on Oct. 1, 1938, to parents Evan and Mable (Elkins) Ogle. She attended schools in Bakersfield and Shafter, graduating in 1956 from Shafter High School. Toni was elected to the board of the Shafter Recreation and Park District in 1983 and served for a total of 37 years, during which the district built a softball/soccer complex, acquired and later updated the Walker Senior Center, updated the Aquatic Center and renovated the SRPD offices. She was a vital part of purchasing land and obtaining f...
Father, son, brother and car enthusiast James Walker "Smitty" Smith passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. Jim is survived by his two sons and their families, which include seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sisters Sherry Smith and Carol West, and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Sept. 21. A viewing was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bakersfield. Graveside services were held at the Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin....
Ruth "Cuca" Jara was born on Aug. 17, 1961, and is one of seven siblings. Ruth was loved by many and was a friend to all. She was kind, loving, and she loved spoiling her grandsons. Ruth is described as strong, independent and brave. She was the life of the party, loved barbecues and enjoyed a good time with family and friends. Ruth passed away on Sept. 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents and survived by her husband, Juan Esparza; her two sons, Alonso Carrasco Jr. and Richard...
Ninfa Cabrera, 75, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 17, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Ruth Jara, 61, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 17, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Lila Forney, 90, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 19, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. George Kress, 62, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 6, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
2nd Timothy 1:12 says, For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. This world is a dangerous place. Carjackings, smash and grab, and assaults are an everyday occurrence in this world. Violence in major American cities continues to rise. Where can a person find shelter from this storm of violence and danger? Jesus Christ is the shelter for our souls. In him is the safest place you can be. Psalms 46:1 says, God...
Cam came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 1 year old, and is a male labrador. He is great with staff, and other dogs and has been tested with small breeds. It is unknown if Cam is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior towards children is unknown. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local. We do not place holds for...
The Shafter High Generals suffered their first loss of the season on Friday night, dropping a heartbreaker to Chavez High, 35-34, after leading for most of the game. Early in the game, neither team could mount an effective drive, with the teams trading punts. Chavez drew first blood late in the first quarter when they scored on a 28-yard touchdown play. Shafter went without even a first down for the first quarter, getting hurt by missed blocking assignments and penalties. The Generals evened the...
The Wasco Tigers football team opened its 2022 SSL campaign in a dominating fashion, with a 45-14 victory over the McFarland Cougars. The Tigers, led by Coach Chad Martinez, have a very balanced offense, and they used it effectively in the win. In years past, with the Tigers using a Wing T offense, the running game was king. With this offense, led by quarterback David Manzo and a squad of talented receivers, the team executes a double threat, with Manzo and the passing game, along with the...
