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For the 89th time, the Shafter Generals and Wasco Tigers will face off on the gridiron, competing for bragging rights for the next year, continuing the longest rivalry in the county, if not the state. For what is known simply as "Wasco Week," the students at Shafter High will be participating in games during lunch, Dress Up Days throughout the week and other activities. The festive week concludes on Friday, beginning with the annual Exchange Breakfast, which this year is being hosted by Shafter...
Last Friday, the Shafter Ford Theater came alive with a story of suspense and intrigue as the Young Adults Theater of Shafter staged a captivating murder mystery show. The talented young actors showcased their skills, leaving the audience in awe as they attempted to solve the crime. The play, "The Romanian Uranium," was centered around a uranium mine deal gone wrong and involved the unintentional death of a waitress. European detective Inspector Clueless investigates the murder of two investors...
In the heart of Kern County, Veronica Vasquez, a lifelong resident of Delano, is hoping to make history as the first Latina supervisor for District 4, including Wasco and Shafter.. Rooted deeply in the United Farm Workers movement, she comes from five generations of family advocates supporting farm work and labor rights. Professionally, she has been an employee of the Department of Human Services working in Child Protective Services. "I have been a social worker since 2007 in emergency response...
The Minter Field Air Museum recently received a facelift, with a new coat of paint thanks to a generous donation from a foundation that offered to help them with their project. According to Museum Director Ronald Pierce, the project was a success and the facility has a bright new look to it. "We are thankful for this gift and we are very proud of our museum and its staff for all of their hard work on this project." The assistance came from the Charles Johnson Foundation, which is named for the...
Prisoners at the Wasco State Prison are charging that razor blades, laxatives – and even rat feces – are appearing in their food, and prison officials are denying the problem and not helping the inmates. Jakiya Abrams, who lives in northern California, said her husband, Sonny Granados, an inmate at the prison, called her to tell her of the incidents. "It was their turn to eat. He is in Pod C, and as he was eating, he found a razor in his hot dog. Also, it was unknown that they were putting lax...
The Wasco Rotary Club has long been a pillar of the community. For years, they have dedicated their efforts to fostering goodwill, promoting peace and serving humanity. The annual Rotary Club Festival is one of the club's most anticipated fundraisers, and last Thursday's event was no different, as the club hosted a night of delicious food, camaraderie and philanthropy. Residents from all walks of life, city leadership, local business owners and Rotary Club members came together to support this...
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 – Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3 -8 p.m. at Mannel Park. Shafter. Candy in the Courtyard – Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2-5 p.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, 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 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: St. Theresa's Church members on their float in THE 2001 Shafter Parade....
Oct. 16 Victor Huerta, 32, of Shafter, was arrested at 7th Standard and Zachary Avenue for disorderly conduct: under the influence of a drug. Oct. 18 Kayla Dawn Frederickson, 30, of Shafter, was arrested in the 600 block of Central Valley Hwy. for disorderly conduct: under the influence of a drug. Oct. 19 Xavier Lupe Hernandez, 30, of Shafter, was arrested in the 700 block of South Shafter Avenue for robbery: first degree at an automated teller machine, threatening with intent to terrorize, burglary in the second degree and shoplifting. Juan...
A Kern County jury found Jorge Millan and Elizabeth Jara guilty of numerous counts of abuse that nearly caused the death of their 6-week-old son. On Oct. 19, Millan was found guilty of attempted murder, torture and child abuse under circumstances likely to produce great bodily injury or death. Jara also was found guilty of assault likely to cause great bodily injury and child abuse under circumstances likely to produce great bodily injury or death. For more than a month – from March 20, 2021, t...
Every year for the past 90 years, the Shafter Generals and Wasco Tigers have faced off on the gridiron, battling for bragging rights for the next year, with a victory over their oldest rival. This year, there is even more on the line than bragging rights and a great story to tell children and grandchildren. This year, Shafter comes into the game undefeated and ranked #1 in the Central Section in Division IV. The Wasco Tigers, after a couple of hiccups early in the season, are on a winning streak...
The Shafter Generals clinched at least a share of the SSL title with a 28-21 win over host Kennedy High School last week. The win gives the Generals a perfect 9-0 record heading into its rivalry game with Wasco High on Friday night. The game was a title fight between two heavyweights, trading blows. Kennedy struck in the first quarter, breaking out on a long touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead. The Generals answered back with a touchdown late in the first quarter, tying the score. The Thunderbirds...
The Shafter High Lady Generals volleyball team ended their best season in over a decade on Tuesday night as they dropped a heartbreaker to Camarillo, 3-2. The team came into the playoffs as the fifth seed, going up against Camarillo, which was seeded number 12. Shafter ran out to a lead late in the first set of the match, capturing the set by 6 points. In the second set, Camarillo came back and tied the match at 1-1. The Lady Generals, who had closed out their SSL season with a straight-set win...
We have a lot to be thankful for. The specifics will be different for you than for me, but we live in a world that contains many wonderful things to enjoy, and blessings abound. If you take a moment to review problems you've survived and good things you enjoyed this week, I have no doubt there will be a good list of things for which you could give thanks. In [BEGIN ITAL]A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich[END ITAL] Alexander Solzhenitsyn takes the unusual tack of telling us about a good day in...
Nancy Kelley, 80, of Prineville, Ore., passed away Oct. 13, in Prineville. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Randolph Tripp, 88, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 19, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Patsy Romero, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 20, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jessie Balderas, 78, of Shafter, passed away Oct. 23, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alfredo Nunez, 74, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 24, in Bakersfield. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Martha Garcia Ceja, 50, of Wasco, passed away...
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The Wasco Tigers kept their SSL title hopes alive with a 26-21 victory over the Taft Wildcats on Friday night. The win gives the Tigers a chance to share the title with a win over Shafter in the annual rivalry game this Friday night. The Tigers used a powerful running game for the win, outgaining Taft by over 150 yards. Wasco amassed over 300 yards on the ground, including a 67-yard touchdown run by Nomi Lopez. Michael Dominguez also had a big game for the Tigers, with a touchdown run of over...
