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The Shafter City Council interviewed candidates for two open seats on the Shafter Planning Commission, with two incumbents choosing not to run for another term. Lovedeep Joshan, who has been the manager of expanding Big Stop Market for over 10 years, said that he is interested in serving as a Planning Commissioner because he wants to learn about the operations of the city and how it makes decisions for development and zoning ordinances. He also said that he wants to help the city grow in a...
For the 90th time, the Shafter Generals and the Wasco Tigers faced off in one of the fiercest and longest-standing rivalries in the state. As is the custom, on the Friday of the game, the host school – this year it was Wasco – hosts the two schools' football players, coaches, cheerleaders and Associated Student Body leaders to an exchange breakfast. During the breakfast, the cheerleaders exchange gifts with the opposing side. After the breakfast, it was time for the Exchange Rally. The Was...
The Shafter Lions Club held their Trunk or Treat event on Thursday night and drew a larger than expected crowd of Shafter residents. This year was the first Trunk or Treat event in two years and it was held this year at the parking lot of the Superior Court buildings. According to Gilbert Alvarado of the Lions Club, they didn't know what to expect this year. "We weren't sure what kind of turnout we would have this year, with it being the first one in a couple of years, but we are running out of...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club hosted their annual Halloween Parade and Carnival at Mannel Park on Monday night, drawing over 500 people to the festivities. The parade included the Richland Junior High Trojan Marching Band, along with entries from several different age groups, from kindergarten to the sixth grade, with cash prizes given to the winners. The parade featured monsters and cartoon characters, as well as some superheroes. After the parade, residents were at Mannel Park, which had a variety...
This year's midyear elections features some highly contested elections. One example is the fight for the California State Assembly District 35. Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez is going against Dr. Jasmeet Bains. Both are working to earn the support of the community for the coveted role. Perez is a Democrat and has many reasons why she is running. In particular, she said she wants to make sure that Kern County has a voice in Sacramento. "We have many issues impacting our Valley, h and I have...
In September, all property owners in the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District received a ballot to vote on a Proposition 218 election to increase property assessments. The election closed Sept. 21, with 93,682,984 votes in favor and 14,366,630 votes against. There is a nuance with a Proposition 218 election, in that votes are weighted based upon the contribution to tax revenue. For example, if Person A pays $10 in SWID assessments and Person B pays $30 in SWID assessments, Person A would have 10 votes and person B would have 30 votes. When it...
Last week, State Sen.Melissa Hurtado presented Shafter Police Chief Kevin Zimmermann with a check for $6 million, which will be used to build the department a new substation, as well as a new Fire Station as well. The need for a substation in the Gossamer Grove area has been talked about for years, with city leadership talking on how to get the task done. Hurtado contacted Zimmermann trying to make the dream a reality. These are funds that is a grant from the state of California, which was...
On Tuesday at the regular City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of tax-exempt funds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a 36-unit affordable multifamily project at 401 N. Poplar Ave. The funds would be sourced from the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $15 million. According to a staff report, on Nov. 16 last year, the city approved the Poplar Place...
After a tough battle, Wasco High School junior and varsity football teams took home the win against Shafter High School. This marked one of the biggest rivalries in Kern County. It was a spirited week for WHS students, with many activities leading up to the games. The fun started on Monday when students enjoyed dress-up days and lunchtime fun with food and karaoke during the week. A friendly bonfire on the WHS football field took place on Thursday night. The community and students, including...
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 esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ONGOING NEW: Teresa Burke Elementary School Student Council invites local veterans to the 8th annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. Contact Isamar at 661-758-7480 or isgomez@wuesd.org for additional information. MONDAY NEW: North Kern 4H – M...
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: Phil Ohanneson was Shafter's first mayor in 1936....
Oct. 24 Francisco Javier Cuberio, 31, was arrested on Zerker and 7th Standard Road for driving without a license, exceeding the maximum 55 speeding and on an outside agency warrant. Oct. 25 Reginaldo Trujillo, 40, of Shafter, was arrested on the South Wall Street and West Los Angeles for possession of a controlled substance and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on misdemeanor charge. Amber Jocelyn Cortez, 26, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of South Beech for inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant relationship. Miguel Ange...
Teresa Burke Elementary School cordially extends a warm invitation to local veterans to participate in their annual Veterans Day program. It will be a festive celebration to honor those that have served to benefit our great nation. The event will take place on Thursday, November 10th at 9 am on their campus at 1301 Filburn Street. There will be a special lineup of activities, including a welcome by student body president Sadie Cruz, the pledge of allegiance by the sergeant of arms Cal-el...
Since 2002, Wasco Toys for Tigers has brought holiday cheer to children and their families. They give out almost 700 toys yearly and provide food baskets to those in need. To raise funds for their efforts, they will host their annual Toys for Tigers Chicken Lunch. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 5th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Grace Community Church, 1544 7th Street. It is a drive-thru event, and tickets are $15. With your meal, you can enjoy a hind-quartered piece of chicken,...
This past week we have seen a vast change in the landscape alongside Central Valley Highway between Lerdo and Central Avenue, with the removal of the green belt of trees and grass planted a number of years ago by the city. That area was originally the Santa Fe Railroad yard, where the depot formerly stood, as well as tracks for loading and unloading equipment and produce, railroad maintenance equipment and a railway bunkhouse. The rails uplifted this last week were manufactured in 1911. When the city purchased this property from the railroad...
For the first time in the 90 year history of the Shafter/Wasco rivalry game, the standing-room-only contest in Wasco went into overtime Friday night. The Wasco Tigers scored on their first series of the overtime session, winning the game 41-35. The game was a battle that epitomizes what this rivalry is all about. The Tigers sped out to a good lead, followed by a surge by the Generals, who made it difficult on themselves in the first half, not being able to stop the powerful running game of the...
Jeffrey Barnes, 61, of Buttonwillow, passed away Oct. 29, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Griz is friendly, gentle and playful and came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 3-year-old male shepherd/retriever mix. He is great with staff and with other dogs of all sizes. It is unknown if Griz is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior towards children is unknown. Griz will be available for adoption on November 3. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to...
On Nov. 8, the United States will have its midterm elections. The midterm elections have been the main issue on talk radio programs and nightly news channels. We have heard the candidate’s arguments on policies, and we have heard their promises to you and I. I know one thing, when this election is over and no matter who wins, I will still be serving Jesus Christ. He will still be the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I saw a button pin the other day that said "I vote for Jesus. " I thought it w...
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