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The Shafter Generals traveled to Boron on Friday night to take on the Bobcats with a trip to the Division V semifinals on the line. Shafter gave the Bobcats a battle but Boron was too dominant when it counted to beat the Generals 50-33. The Wasco Tigers also lost in their playoff game to Frontier this past week. Boron scored early and often in the first quarter, with the Bobcats' offense scoring at will on a Shafter defense that struggled to keep the Boron offense off of the field. The opening...
The City Council approved a proposal by American Refuse for the company to service the city residents for trash collection. Earlier this month the council had agreed to use American Refuse for trash collection, but did not formally approve the resolution. With the enacting of SB 1383, the state of California requires all residents to move to a three cart system that is aimed at reducing the amount of waste that gets taken to local landfills. With the new regulations that will take effect in...
On Nov. 5, 2021, Michael Thomas Ashby passed away due to heart failure at the age of 66. Mike was born in Mesa, Ariz., on Oct. 2, 1955. He was raised in Shafter, where he went to school, played football and met Charlene, his wife of 45 years. In 1978. Mike began work in the oil fields. He worked in extreme temperatures day and night. He was often called in the middle of the night to come out and "cap" a well. But he loved his job, and after 26 years, he retired due to a work injury. Mike loved...
Nov. 8 Ivan Hernandez, 22, of Shafter, was arrested on the 400 block of Curtis Ave. on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Johnathan Henry Richardson, 42, of Shafter, was arrested on the 300 James St. for possession of controlled substance and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Nov. 9 Abel Amaral Jr., 19, of Shafter, was arrested on Thompson Lane and Lori Lane for DUI, driving without a license and cross over a double yellow line. Alvaro Pena Lopez, 36, of Shafter, was arrested on the 400 block of W. Los Angeles for felon in possession of firearm, concea...
Max Allen Hanner went to be with his Lord doing what he loved, he was a crop duster pilot for 40 years. Max was born in Anthony, Kansas to James and Billie Hanner. During his younger years he attended Shafter schools and graduated in 1977. He loved all sports especially football and baseball. He was an avid Dodger fan and Charger fan. Max had a quiet personality, but he had the gift of gab. Max has lifelong relationships with friends, family, and the community of Shafter to this day. He was a ma...
Shonti Jessica Pimentel passed away on Nov. 7, 2021, in Bakersfield. She was born on Aug. 3, 1976, in Wasco to Jesse and Connie Pimentel. Shonti grew up in Shafter. She graduated from Shafter High School in 1994. After high school she attended San Joaquin Valley College in Bakersfield where she received her certificate as a medical assistant. Shonti enjoyed cooking, running, making arts and crafts, listening to music, and being surrounded and spending time with her kids and family. Shonti is...
Ronnie Dean Sutton, 72, of Wasco, passed away Nov.11, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Palm Avenue Middle School Principal Oscar Luna was appointed as a new board member to the Wasco Recreation and Parks District board. Sharon Sharp was also reappointed to the Wasco Recreation and Parks District Board. Luna and Sharp will serve four-year terms ending Nov. 30, 2025. City Manager Scott Hurlbert complimented Finance Director Isarel Perez-Hernandez on being selected to serve on the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. Hurlbert said that Perez-Hernandez was specifically...
The city held a community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 to present the results of a recent online streetscape survey. Concept design renderings were taped to the walls around the room so attendees could view the different ideas. The renderings included parklets - small parks and public spaces) - along with several ideas for optional elements that could be included in those spaces. The survey was for the beautification of downtown 7th Street and the park located at the southeast corner of 7th...
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