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In an election with the majority of the races too close to call after election night, TJ Cox took center stage as he was trouncing David Valadao in Valadao's comeback bid for the 21st Congressional Districts seat. But after five days of counting, Valadao was on top -- with many more ballots to count Cox had dethroned Valadao for the seat two years ago in what was considered an upset win for the Democrats. Valadao announced that he would run to regain the seat in the 2020 election. Both...
Shafter Healthy Start has been focusing on helping families during the pandemic with food, clothing and information. "There have been many times when we have given residents and their families much needed assistance in the way of food, clothing, information on the different organizations that can assist them further," Director of the Shafter Healthy Start Mayra Helo said. "We are the 2-1-1 for the Shafter area and also the northern Kern County community." Helo recently gave a presentation to...
Residents gathered recently to give their input on a new proposed park that will be in northern Shafter. The proposed site is by Fresno Avenue and Highway 43, with the proposed park near the west end of Klassen Avenue. An application has been submitted for a Proposition 68 grant to fund the park. The city has planned a series of workshops to allow the citizens of Shafter help design this new park, with several surveys given to residents asking them what they would like to see included. There is...
The ransomware attack on the City of Shafter’s IT system is still being investigated to see what effects the attack has had on the system. Over the weekend of Oct. 19, it became apparent that the city’s IT system had been compromised. The IT system had been locked and frozen and the extent of the damage not known. Although officials do not believe that any personal information had been obtained, city officials are working with federal law enforcement agencies to determine the source and extent o...
The county could lose its red tier status due to a change in metrics by the governor. “The governor has created a new metric – positivity rate — and Wasco is currently at 7.5%,” Assistant to the City Manager Mariana Sobolewski said. Sobolewski explained to the City Council that the state was using 2010 census data and the area with the most positivity in Wasco is where the old farm labor camp was located. “Kern County cannot go above 8%,” she said. “If we go above 8%, we will end up dropping d...
Today Free covid testing — Today, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poso Place Senior Apartments, 830 Almond Court, Wasco. No appointments needed. Ongoing Warm clothing drive — District 4 Supervisor David Couch is collecting blankets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. Donations will benefit families in District 4. To schedule an in-person pickup, call 661- 868-3680. Utility bills — The City of Wasco reminds residents that the city’s official website is the only authorized avenue to pay your utility bill online. Covid-19 testing — There...
Oct. 26 Laurie Ornelas, 40, of Shafter, was arrested for driving without a license, defective stop lamp and possession of others’ identifying information. Oct. 27 Joel Urbina Nunez, 27, of Shafter, was arrested on a felony bench warrant and a misdemeanor bench warrant. Oct. 28 Edward Justin Lee, 34, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant. Oct. 30 Jorge Luis Montes, 24, of Shafter, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury onto spouse, disorderly conduct: alcohol and on an outside agency warrant. Whitney Reanne Heriford, 32, of...
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: 1972 Veterans Hall, Susie Dobbs....
1 Years Ago: Nov. 17, 2010 The Wasco Tigers and the Shafter Generals meet for the 84th rival football game. 20 Years Ago: Nov. 1, 2000 The General athlete of the week was Manuel Puga for the cross country boys team. 30 Years Ago: Nov. 7, 1990 Verl Nash announces for the last time at the Shafter High football game. He was an announcer for Shafter High for 23 years. 40 Years Ago: Nov. 5, 1980 The Shafter Homecoming Queen candidates were Jesssica Davis, Rosa Linda Montoya, Christine Handel, Moni...
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The Shafter Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Christmas Store this year despite the pandemic, although it will look a bit different. The event will not be an in-person event this year and parents will shop for gifts on the Christmas Store website in early December. Gifts will be collected at a curbside event later in the month. Organizers Melissa Bergen, Katie Wiebe and Brittney Neal-Soberanis said the in-person event will be missed, but they knew the Christmas Store had to go on....
The pandemic has left many residents struggling to provide food or pay their bills. With no end in sight, several organizations have stepped up to aid people with rental and mortgage assistance and getting food to seniors. One of the programs available is the Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program hosted by CAPK, Housing Authority of Kern County and other nonprofits. It is designed for renters and homeowners who have been negatively affected by the covid-19 pandemic. If your income is less than 80%...
This is an ongoing series. The staff at Sequoia Elementary School have been working hard to provide over 500 students with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lead by Dee Craig, the nutritional services staff helps between 550 and 625 students Monday through Friday, packing over 5,500 food items a day. These meals go to students on the Fresno Avenue and Shafter Farm Labor Camp bus routes. Approximately 150 to 250 cars pass through the school's drive-thru pickup between noon and 1:30 p.m. every day....
In this time of uncertainties, pandemic, election year, social unrest, and financial difficulties one thing we are sure of is that God is still on the throne and in control. We live in an earthly world, but we are immigrants passing through till we can be with Him. We are citizens of God's Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33), God is the King, the constitution is the Bible, and the Holy Spirit is the Governor of The Kingdom. "Seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things will be added to you." In this season I find myself...
Anna Janette Armstrong, 74, of Lost Hills, passed away Nov. 2. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Orville Lester Simpson slipped free from the bonds of earth and into the arms of his Savior on Oct. 18, 2020. On Oct. 15, 1963, his country called upon Orville to fight in Vietnam, and the young man of 22 heeded the call of duty. The war in Vietnam exacted an unspeakable toll on so many families, and only God knows what the war took from Orville. However, Orville never turned from anyone in need, much less his country. The many bereaved friends and family testify to his incredible generosity, an...
Imelda Perez, 64, was called to be home with God on Nov. 6, 2020, in Bakersfield. She was born on Aug. 14, 1956 in Uruapan, Michoacán, to Benjamin and Manuela Cuevas. Imelda grew up in Lindcove, Calif., and went to Exeter High School. Imelda married Carlos Perez in 1983 in Clovis. They were happily married for 37 years. Imelda enjoyed making floral arrangements and decorating for events. Imelda was a kind-hearted and beautiful soul. She spent a lot of time helping people and took in any family...
