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Charges against former Shafter code enforcement officer Mathhew Maldonado have been dropped by the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Maldonado had faced five counts of felony child molest/annoy. He was arrested in January 2022 and had his case continued for over a year. Judge had ruled that Maldonado’s three previous investigations could not be introduced during this trial, making it more difficult for the prosecution to move forward with their case. The prosecutor also did not have one...
The Richland School District received over $11 million in covid recovery funds, given to schools nationwide to help them recover from the pandemic. Earlier this summer, the district said it had spent a little over $2 million of the allotted money, with a September 2024 deadline to spend the rest or forfeit the remainder.. Since then, the district has moved quickly to allocate the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grant, spending 48% – almost $5 million in total – to dat...
The city will begin taking bids on the removal of the security fencing around the former Minimum Correctional Facility in Shafter after approval from the City Council Tuesday night. Auctions were held previously, trying to get rid of the furniture, equipment and other items from the site. According to Public Works Director Michael James, the removal of the security fencing is the next step in deciding what the city will do with the property. No plans are in place yet on what will happen to the...
A pre-preliminary hearing for local teacher Candie Springer was continued until Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Kern County Superior Court.. Springer, a teacher at Sequoia Elementary School, is facing charges of willful cruelty to a child, and allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle. Springer was charged stemming from an incident on June 10 in which she gave her 15-year-old son the keys to her car for a supposedly quick trip to a store. What resulted was a joyride with her son driving a...
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 High Drama Department brought its production of the Broadway smash, "The Addams Family," to life at the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center on the campus of Shafter High School last week with great crowds and first-rate acting, dancing and singing. Under the direction of Advisor Hal Friedman, the cast was at once hilarious, chilling and touching, bringing the audiences to their feet. Heading up the veteran cast was Emily McGuire as the matriarch of the family, the sultry Morticia Adda...
The Shafter High Marching Band placed fourth in their division at the annual Music in Motion Band competition at Centennial High School on Saturday. Over 20 high schools from throughout the Central Valley were competing at the event. The SHS band, drum major Caleb Previtt, performed a competition routine, "Into Space." The performance was filled with horns, drums and a lot of percussion, including xylophones, bells and other instruments. The band has practiced since the beginning of school,...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their monthly Terrific Kids Luncheon, which is designed to spotlight those students from Shafter schools that demonstrate certain character traits that are strived for in the Terrific Kids program. .The traits included in this program are T (Thoughtful), E(Enthusiastic), R (Respectful), R (Responsible), I (Inclusive), F (Friendly), I (Inquisitive), C (Capable). The Terrific Kids program has been honoring students for decades, giving them positive reinforcement for...
The Wasco City Council on Tuesday hosted a badge pinning ceremony to welcome four new hires to the soon-to-be-established Wasco Police Department. The significant gathering exemplified a commitment by leadership to enhance public safety and ensure the growth and security of the city. The honorees were Alecio Mora, lieutenant; Lionel Lopez Jr., sergeant; Maira Puente, sergeant; and Erika Morris, senior dispatcher. At the event, community members, city officials, friends and family of the new...
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and The Open Door Network recognized this with a "Light the Town Purple" event last week in Wasco. The organization is based in Bakersfield but serves smaller communities throughout Kern County, such as Wasco, Shafter, Delano, McFarland and Arvin. "We know domestic violence is happening in our rural communities," Director of Client Services Ilene Parra said, "One of the things that I've recognized in Wasco and other surrounding areas is...
Wasco Veterinary Clinic is a symbol of compassion, dedication and love for animals and people alike. A family and locally owned business by Dr. Thomas Edick and his nephew, Dr. Brian Edick, they bring warmth and passion to the community they serve. Since 1981, they have built a legacy of exceptional care and community engagement that has earned the clinic a reputation for bringing the highest quality of service, complete with a friendly and dynamic team of ten, including Jenifer Abernathy, who...
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 Harvest Festival–Tues. Oct. 31st 3p.m.-8 p.m. at Mannel Park. Shafter. Candy in the Courtyard –Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2-5p.m. at the Shafter City Hall courtyard, 336 Pacific Ave. Enjoy decorated booths, candy, treats, and activities. Trunk or Treat...
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, xact 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 Shafter-Press.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Shafter resident Rosalie Perry wed Ronald Pierce in 1957 at the Baptist Church on Lerdo Highway. From left are Nancy Pierce Darlene...
Oct. 9 Israel Lopez Jr., 37, of Shafter, was arrested on South Shafter Avenue for violating parole: felony, on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge and for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Oct. 10 Edgar Lara Sanchez, 29, of Shafter, was arrested at East Tulare Ave and North Shafter Avenue for DUI, obstruction, giving a false ID, driving with a suspended license and bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Oct. 11 Julio Cesar Lopez, 39, of Shafter, was arrested at Central Avenue and Central Valley...
Since 2002, Planet Dance Studio has been a jewel in the community, with thousands of youth participating in the program over the last 21 years. Their annual recital will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter High School Auditorium, and it promises to be a spectacular event. Jacob Hernandez is the studio director. "This year, the theme is 'Icons' and [the show] will be a tribute to some of the greatest performers of all times like Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley,...
Melanie Yasenchak is an English and drama teacher at Wasco High School. She is a committed advocate for the arts and has played an integral part in promoting creativity on the stage for her students and the community. She began her career as a teacher in 2006 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. In the 2012-13 school year, she joined Wasco High School. Since taking on her role, she has produced over 20 theatrical productions, including the first school musical last year based on the film Grease....
The Semitropic Harvest Festival later this month promises to be an afternoon of fun activities with food, games, a spooky haunted house, mazes and music for all ages to enjoy. There will be various contests, including for the best chile verde and best Halloween costumes, and a pumpkin decoration competition with two categories: carved and painted. Youth can work at home on their pumpkin entry and bring it to the event for a panel of community members to vote on. A cake walk and candy walk will...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students for last week. Criteria for selection is based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to all friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. Pictures in the front row, from left, are School mascot Whiskers, Yoselin Noriega (2nd grade), Jesus Hernandez (kindergarten), Leonardo Rios (1st), Ramon Andrade (5th), Janet Martinez...
The Shafter High Generals' football team has gone through the season undefeated so far, boasting an 8-0 record, 4-0 in the SSL. They have outscored their opponents by a margin of 254 points, 355-101, with 34 of those points coming in one contest. Shafter has dominated the majority of their games, with the 35-34 victory against Bakersfield Christian being their only game that was within 28 points, and with last week's, it gave the Generals an extra week to prepare for the squad's biggest test to...
Susan D. Bravo passed away on Oct. 10, 2023. Born in 1953, she was the daughter of Babe and Adel Durando and sister to Mary, Richard and Tim. She attended Mount St. Mary’s College after finishing at Wasco High School, graduating with a BSN in 1975. In 1976, she married Keith Bravo at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church in Los Angeles. After he finished his internal medicine and pediatrics residencies in Springfield, Mass., they moved to Bishop in 1989, where their two sons were born. In 1999, the family moved to Steubenville, Ohio, where they liv...
Adam Cuevas, 16, of Delano, passed away Sept. 30, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Maria E. Segura, 73, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 9, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Joseph J. Pelle, 61, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 8, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
In Genesis 25, it tells the story of Esau and Jacob, brothers as different as night and day, who had fought with one another even in their mother’s womb. Though they were twins, Esau was the firstborn and had the right to certain privileges. The firstborn was entitled to a double inheritance and would someday take his father’s place as the head of the family business. What is more, he also would be expected to take on the spiritual leadership of his clan. But Esau never got to exercise those pri...
The Wasco Tigers beat the Tigers of Delano, 27-7, on Friday night, upping their SSL record to 3-1. The Tigers' offense, led by quarterback David Manzo, used their wing-T formation to perfection throughout the game, making it unnecessary for the Tigers to take to the air. But Manzo did flex his throwing arm on the Tigers' third score of the game, airing it out to Tyrone Davidson for 68 yards, giving the Tigers a 24-7 lead. Delano kept the game close early with a score of their own, after Wasco ha...
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