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State Sen. Melissa Hurtado joined the Shafter Generals for their Homecoming game with the McFarland Cougars as they dismantled the visitors, 49-0. Hurtado said that she was proud to join with the Shafter community to celebrate the Homecoming Night and the passing of a bill in both houses of the state legislature. The bill would make the California Interscholastic Federation hold all State Championship games in football at neutral sites with the best facilities available. Currently, only...
Shafter High School had their annual Homecoming Week last week, having numerous activities at school in addition to the festivities on Friday night at the football game. The week began with several dress-up days the entire week. Students were encouraged to dress up like their favorite Wizard of Oz character, keeping with the theme for this year's Homecoming, "There's No Place Like Home." There were also a number of activities at lunch time, including skits, contests pitting each class against...
The Shafter High School Drama Department is bringing the Broadway smash "The Addams Family" to the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12,13. After the success of last year's production of "Mama Mia!," the troupe, led by Advisor Hal Friedman, will be bringing the characters in the Addams family to life. The musical finds the quirky family meeting the parents of Wednesday's new love, Lucas. As the families meet, chaos ensues and the fun begins. The Shafter High cast...
The Shafter Historical Society will cut a ribbon to officially open its newest exhibit, the Santa Fe Caboose, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m., at the Shafter Depot Museum. A short program will precede the ribbon cutting, with songs by Randy and Cheryl Toews, and comments by Curator Stan Wilson and Mayor Chad Givens. Also showcased will be maintenance-of-way rolling stock received with the caboose. All are invited to come see the new exhibits, and fellowship around refreshments, which will be provided....
Robert Price, long time Bakersfield Californian columnist and currently a commentator on KGET, Channel l7, will introduce his latest book, “Images of Bakersfield,” at the annual meeting of the Shafter Historical Society. The meeting will be held at the Shafter Police Station conference room on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission charge....
The Shafter Woman's Club has been working to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence for years, giving residents important information on a subject that touches so many lives. Barbara Gladden said that the organization has events every year during October, which is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. "We do whatever we can to bring the issue into the spotlight, trying to help everyone deal with the issue and the consequences of the acts." Recently, members of the club put...
The Wasco Elks Lodge Blaine Willard Memorial Car Show is this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The categories are open class, under construction and motorcycle. It will be a festive event in honor of Blaine Willard, a long-time devoted lodge member. "He was a member of good standing. If we needed something, he was always there to help us. He was always so supportive of our car show," Trustee Jerry Bozarth said. DJ Boom Dog will provide music. Guests can enjoy a beer garden, bloody mary...
Herbert Stout is the new sergeant for the Kern County Sheriff's Wasco substation and is excited to take on the role. With 15 years of law enforcement experience, he looks forward to serving the community and helping transition from the Sheriff's Office to establishing the Wasco Police Department. Stout is a seasoned public safety servant, working as an internal affairs investigator for the Kern County Sheriff's Office. He held that position for two years. Before that, he was a criminal...
The Wasco Bengals Football and Cheer celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday. Over the years, the organization has served thousands of young people in Wasco, teaching them skills and instilling virtues to help them on and off the field. Gonzalo Cruz is the league representative and president. "We are a non-profit youth organization that works with football players and cheerleaders from ages six up to 14 years old. We practice the basic fundamentals, strategy, accountability and work ethic."...
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. Warm clothing drive – Supervisor David Couch invites you to parti...
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: Miss Shafter contestants in 1973....
Sept. 25 Nancy Balderas, 37, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of Faber Street for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant, imprisonment and obstruction. Sept. 27 Rafael Chaidez, 38, of Shafter, was arrested on Central Valley Highway for giving a false ID. Alejandra Yasenia Astorga, 28, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of South Shafter Avenue for disorderly conduct and a drug violation. Sept. 29 Vanessa Espinosa Oros, 37, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of James Street on a bench warrant/failure to appear...
Candelaria's Bakery has only been open for a few months, but the business is growing and building a reputation for great pastries and cakes. Owned and operated by Enrique Gonzalez and his wife, Candelaria, Candelaria's is open seven days a week and serves a variety of pastries, cakes and breads. Gonzalez said that they also make tamales. When we visited, they had pork, beef, and jalapeno and corn varieties. Gonzalez said that this is their first venture into their own business. Gonzalez has...
Gilbert Garland was a pillar in the community, having been a part of the Wasco Recreation and Parks District Board for over 25 years and coaching for nearly 60 years. He passed away in June of 2021 but will be forever remembered for his dedication to the community of Wasco and the countless youth he served. At the Wasco Recreation and Parks District board meeting last week, Garland received a certificate of recognition from Congressman David Valadao. His wife, Janice, accepted the award on his...
To the editor: I am writing this as a concerned citizen of Shafter, as well as a former employee and former Board member of the Richland School District. On July 20, 2023, an article appeared in the Shafter Press concerning school districts spending of federal covid relief funds. It was stated, “Numerous attempts to contact Superintendent Rosa Romero have gone unanswered, as well as calls to Richland Finance Director Martin Rodriguez” as to how the Richland School District had spent their allotted $11.1 million of funding. On Aug. 24, 202...
On Friday, Sept. 29, during an ongoing investigation of a shooting, three men in Wasco, Adrian Oliva, 20, Angel Villa, 21, and Elija Gonzalez, 32, were arrested after search warrants were executed seizing firearms, ammunition, high-capacity magazines and approximately five ounces of suspected cocaine. According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, deputies from the Wasco substation and the Kern County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Division executed search wrrants at residences in the...
Dylan Solorio, a 14-year-old athlete with the Wasco Tigers Taekwondo school, earned a spot to be on the USA national team in the weight category of 49 to 64 kilos to travel and compete at the Cadet World Championship in Sarajevo, Bosnia, in August. The championship is held every two years in a different country. Dylan fought long and hard to make it to the quarter finals. In his first match, he defeated Egypt and lost to Russia in a nail-biting fight. His father, Alexander Solorio, said, "It...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students. Criteria for selection were based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. Left to right are Vice Principal Angela Devin, Whiskers,Kevin Torralba (5th grade) ,Gabriela M. Canseco (4th) , Angelynn Sharp (3rd) , Leonardo Delgado (2nd) , Ernesto Aragon (kindergarten) , Leisli...
More steps were taken toward establishing the Wasco Police Department on Tuesday night at the regular City Council meeting. This time, it was the approval to purchase body armor for up to $29,000 and the approval of a Lexipol policy manual that establishes the policies for the WPD. "Lexipol is the standard in the industry for police agencies, and it has been developed by a team of attorneys that constantly monitor and evaluate changing federal and state laws and their impact on police...
The Shafter Generals upped their SSL record to 3-0 after routing the Tigers of Delano High 55-14. The Generals' sophomore quarterback Ezekiel Osborn had 317 yards passing, with three touchdowns. The Tigers' defense was no match for that Shafter offense, who exploded for four scoring plays of over 40 yards each. Maryon Sloan had touchdown receptions of 57 and 46 yards each, while also running a punt back 62 yards for a score. Sloan said that he was just a part of the Shafter offensive machine. "I...
Shafter High School has been in the headlines the last couple of years because of their outstanding football team. But there are also other fall sports teams that are making a name for themselves. The Generals girls tennis team is in the middle of a battle for the SSL title, only dropping two matches so far. Their next match is Tuesday afternoon against Delano. The Lady Generals volleyball team has made significant strides the past couple of years in returning to SSL supremacy. This year, the...
The Wasco High Tigers football team lost their SSL contest to the Kennedy Thunderbirds of Delano on Friday night, 42-0. The game had a running clock for the majority of the second half. Quarterback David Manzo and company couldn’t get anything going on the offensive side for Wasco, failing to take advantage of a couple of opportunities to score. The Kennedy defense dominated the line of scrimmage, denying the Tigers any chance for substantial drives in the game. The Kennedy offense, led by q...
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Keith Steven Henderson, 69, passed away on Sept. 19, 2023, at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, after a long battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was born on Nov. 8, 1953, in Berkeley, to Ernest Henderson and Marjorie Anderson. Keith grew up in Richmond. After high school, he attended Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara, where he received an associate of science degree in hotel, motel and restaurant management. He worked for Wasco Affordable Housing as a property manager,...
Just as I was beginning this article on communication, I received a text message! I don't need to tell you the many forms of communication that are part of our world today, such as text messaging, email, social media, phones (cell and landlines), etc. Of course, actually having a face-to-face conversation is still the best form of communication. Good communication is critical for many things, but is especially critical for good relationships. Whenever I do premarital counseling, one of the first topics I discuss with engaged couples is...
