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The Shafter City Council approved a new pilot program that would assist new businesses interested in coming to Shafter, while also retaining those businesses already in place. The new program will reduce building permit fees, as well as other fees to modify existing businesses, by 75 percent. During the pandemic, a number of businesses in Shafter have struggled to remain open while adhering to the governor's public safety guidelines. In particular, restaurants in Shafter have not been able to...
Each year, the National FFA organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year 4,136 American degrees were awarded. Victoria Darling, Juan Espinoza, Dustin Giuntoli, Octavio...
With the coronavirus pandemic requiring all of Shafter's schools to begin the school year with distance learning, the Shafter Learning Center has played a vital role in the education of students, aiding the wonderful job that local schools have been doing to provide a quality education. There are challenges that parents and students face as they navigate virtual learning. Some parents have said the course material is a lot different than that which was taught when they were in school. There is a...
The California Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that left three people dead on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Orange Avenue in Shafter. According to Public Information Officer Robert Rodriguez, at approximately 4 p.m., a Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 19 year old Shafter woman, was traveling westbound on Orange Avenue at a high rate of speed when it failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Orange and Poplar Avenues, broadsiding an Infiniti. The...
Sept. 28 Juan Carlos Rios, 22, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: under the influence, on a misdemeanor bench warrant, and for destroying evidence. Sept. 29 Drian Dylan Contreras, 28, of Shafter, was arrested for carrying a concealed dirk/dagger Oct . 2 Juan Carlos Rios, 22, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Joey Luis Salazar Jr., 35, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of controlled substance for sale and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Oct. 3 Dirk Barton Underwood, 50, of Shafter, was arrested for...
The establishment of a home varies from one family to the next. For example, a family rents a house and their home is filled with hate, family problems, financial stress, and absolutely no concern for healthy living. Another family later rents that very same house and their home is quite the opposite. This house is filled with a loving family, financial strength, and a well-balanced home concerned about good nutrition and physical wellness. Most people desire a home like the second family. A...
The Wonderful Company has awarded 15 grants through its $1 million Covid-19 Relief Fund. Recipients include Central California Food Bank, Maple Elementary School, Kern County Library, Buttonwillow Family Resource Center, Avenal Community Health Center, Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County, California Farmworker Foundation, P.S. Arts, Community Action Partnership Kern, CSUB Foundation, Mendota Community Corp., Delano Community Alliance, Parent Institute for Quality Education, 746 Sports...
Bobbie "Jean" Johnson passed away Aug. 29, 2020, in Eureka, Mont. She was 86 years old. Jean was born June 21, 1934, in Bauxite, Ark., to John "Gaston" and Marie (Tackett) Elkins. She and her family moved to California when she was 12 years old. After graduating from Shafter High School in 1953, Jean went to work at Bank of America and later owned Johnson's Department Store with her husband "Bud" Johnson. They were divorced 1985. After retiring in 1978, Jean devoted herself to service work,...
Richard Lawrence Lauderdale went to be with the Lord on Sept. 28, 2020. Richard was born in Shafter on Feb. 4, 1944, to Anna Pauline and Carroll Lauderdale. Richard met and married the love of his life, Sherry Ashmore, on Dec. 7, 1964, and went on to have three beautiful children Danny, Sherry, and Shawna. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Lauderdale and sister Shirley Foster. Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sherry Lauderdale; son Danny and Tammy Lauderdale;...
With three seats open for the Shafter City Council, there are six residents looking to fill those vacancies come November. Chad Givens is currently serving on the City Council and is looking to retain his seat. He was elected to the council four years ago and has seen the city grow economically and become one of the most credit-worthy cities in the state. Givens works as a project manager for a local agricultural company building homes and infrastructure for local residents and communities...
NEW: Join Congressman TJ Cox in honoring the contribution of Latinos to California’s 21st Congressional District by nominating an outstanding leader to receive the Latino Inspire Award. Anyone who resides or works in TJ Cox’s district (CA-21st) and is of Latino heritage may apply for this award: Sept. 14-30. Nomination form may be obtained by bit.ly/CA21LIA. Or call 559-460-6070. Virtual Awards Ceremony will be Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Wasco/Shafter Free Virtual Citizenship Services will be provided by the United Farm Workers (UFW). Beginning Oct...
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: 1944-46 inside of the Bank of America. Photo taken by Don Little....
1 Years Ago: Oct 13, 2010 District Governor Deepa Willingham visited with the Shafter Rotary Club to discuss future plans. In 2018 Deepa Willingham received the United Nations Association Peace Prize for her important humanitarian work around the world. 20 Years Ago: Nov 1. 2000 Shafter American Legion Auxiliary Unit #213 raised over $20,000 for the Veterans' Memorial Wall at the Shafter Cemetery. Over 900 names are on the wall from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. 30...
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 Have you ever considered the power of words? Of course, you have if only subconsciously. Our lives are shaped, molded, directed and designed by words, phrases and directives, aren’t they? Sometimes those words are uttered in love, harmony and peace, yet at other times in anger, discord and frustration. How, when and in what setting they are given lends to the power and lasting effects for which they arrive and s...
In recent months, Kern County has taken measures to reopen the economy and support small businesses with CARES Act stimulus funds. In May, the Kern County Public Health Department rescinded the local emergency health order to coincide with California’s transition to reopening the economy. That same month, Governor Newsom modified the states’ stay at home order to allow county variance in economic reopening. This step allowed counties to reopen at their own pace provided they abide by public health guidelines prescribed by the California Dep...
Theodore Anthony Ybarra, 65, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept 27. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Florencio Zamora, 17, of Wasco, passed away Sept 29 in Wasco. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Tony Yi, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Sept. 27 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter. David Nieto, 24, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 27 in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Martha Martinez, 31, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 30 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care Shafter. Linda Charles, 71, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 1 in...
Even though Kern County remains in the purple tier, the fourth-highest risk group, of the governor’s four-tier program, many in the county are hoping that with the decline in positive tests during the current week Kern will be moved to the red tier, the third-highest, by Tuesday. Many were even hoping the county would be in the red tier this week. A report by the Kern County Public Health Department emphasized that the wearing of masks and social distancing are the most-important factors in f...
With a large part of the nation attempting to redirect some funding for police departments, a Police Reform Bill, AB1299, has successfully passed the California Legislature with bipartisan support. The bill was authored by local Assemblyman Rudy Salas. It is designed to help prevent local departments from hiring officers who have a history of serious misconduct. Salas, who represents the 32nd District, which includes Shafter and Wasco, said the bill will help hold departments accountable when...
Small businesses, schools and sports are not the only activities that have been affected by the covid-19; local nonprofits have also generated less revenue due to the pandemic. Nonprofits and businesses have become more creative, however, when it comes to raising money as well as giving back to the community, such as last spring's "Sponsor a Senior," which might make a comeback next spring depending on where the county stands with respect to Governor Newsom's four-tier platform. Toys for Tigers...
Two Bakersfield women were killed on Friday, Oct. 2, in an early morning crash at the intersection of Highway 43 and McCombs Avenue. Martha Martinez-Rojas and YulenyElizabeth Castrejon Diaz were pinned inside their Honda Civic. The two were removed from the wreckage and were pronounced dead at the scene. The Civic was heading westbound on McCombs when it was struck by a tractor-trailer hauling a set of bottom dump trailers traveling south on Highway 43. No one was injured in the truck. The California Highway Patrol reported that the truck...
The California Highway Patrol investigated an accident in which 17-year-old Wasco resident Florencio Zamora was driving a sport utility vehicle that left the roadway and overturned. Zamora was declared dead at the scene....
Kern County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Peter Martinez reported to the City Council that there has been an increase in domestic violence crimes since the pandemic began. He said he would have a complete report citing statistics at the next council meeting. He also said crime on the whole has increased since the covid-19 pandemic began and those numbers will also be ready at the next meeting. In other business, the City Council discussed the park on 7th Street, which is just around the corner f...
The owners of Wasco Realty, at 116 Annin Avenue, put their clients' needs first. Owners Eric and Mary Flores conduct their real estate business in a different way than most Realtors. "If I don't think someone should buy a house, I will tell them," Mary Flores said. "I'm always looking out for my customer first." Mary Flores is the broker for the small office tucked away on Annin. If you drive too quickly, you could drive right by it. It is located right on the corner of Annin and Highway 46...
March Anglin Sutton, age 82, went to join the Lord on Oct. 2, 2020, after a brave, lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was a hospice resident at Dean's Care Villa in Bakersfield at the time of her peaceful passing, with loving family at her side. March was born to James Aldon and Josephine Morehouse White on March 26, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She is survived by her husband, Dean D. Sutton of Shafter; her brothers, James Aldon White II (Punky) of Pklahoma, and Paul M. Booton, Jr. (Trish)...
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