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Gov. Gavin Newsome has put the brakes on with regard to reopening, citing that because of double the number of covid-19 cases since last week, the state is back down to the most-restrictive tier. The state was warned last week by Newsom that the numbers were increasing and the time has come to move back instead of forward. A map displayed during the governor’s speech showed over half of the northern, western and southern parts of California were purple. Newsom stated that Kern County was officially back in the purple tier effective Tuesday, N...
A teacher at Grimmway Academy in Shafter has tested positive for the coronavirus and is being asked to quarantine. The school had opened a week ago for a hybrid in-person session, with students attending school in-person for two days a week and distance learning the rest of the week. According to Casey Yeazel, chief executive officer of Grimmway Schools, the school learned on Friday of the positive test. He said at this time, none of the other staff, or any of the teacher’s students have t...
The City Council races in Shafter and Wasco are still up for grabs, over two weeks after Election Day. In Shafter, three seats are available and have four candidates still within 3.5 percentage points of each other. In the latest update, Kris Lawrence had overtaken Mayor Gilbert Alvarado for the third council seat. Last week, Alvarado had passed Lawrence and Chad Givens to hold the second position, after being in fourth place at the end of election night. With a number of votes still uncounted,...
Veterans Day is the one day of the year when America recognizes its veterans in all branches of the United States military and honors each of them by thanking them for their service to our country. This year Teresa Burke's Veterans Day ceremony was a lot different than previous years. For the first time due to the pandemic, the sixth annual ceremony was digital and viewers could see it online all day Tuesday, Nov. 10 on the school website. Student Body President Sebastian Espitia welcomed...
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 will be free covid-19 testing at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If you have insurance, they will be billed. Appointments can be made at...
Nov. 11 Jose Reyes Soto, 38, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: under the influence of drugs and scavenging. Angel Gutierrez, 46, of Shafter, was arrested for 28.5 grams of marijuana, marijuana for sale and reducing obstruction driver view. Nov. 12 Daniel Morales, 26, of Shafter, was arrested for felon of possession of firearm, possession of ammunition by prohibited person. Nov. 14 Margarito Ortega, 24, of Shafter, was arrested for driving without license. Adrian Guardado Hernandez, 23, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside...
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: The original Shafter depot location 1977-78....
1 years ago: Nov. 24, 2010 Shafter Hithcocks Auto Parts owner Jesse Escobedo donated 30 food baskets to families in need for the holidays. 20 years ago: Nov. 22, 2000 Marine Corps Private John H. Fuller completed his basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Shortly after, he was deployed overseas aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. 30 years ago: Nov. 14, 1990 Wasco Tigers Football Coach Dallas Plater and Shafter Generals Coach Jan Stubbe wished each other good luck at their...
After finding a video about the art of wood burning, Alyssa Ramirez was hooked. Ramirez, who lives near Buttonwillow and attended Shafter schools, was fascinated by the video of a man using a wood burning instrument to create works or art. She bought her first kit containing basic tools and she got to work. "I really took to it, and soon afterward I bought a more advanced tool to do more things with and it just took off from there," she said. She soon figured out she could establish a business...
The City Council appointed three new members to the Planning Commission for a term beginning in January and also began its search for a new planning director. There was a pool of eight candidates that submitted interest in the positions, with the three top receiving the seats. Peter Franz, John Sanchez and Gus Olvera were chosen to serve a term. The positions are four-year terms with a stipend of $50 monthly, with meetings being held the second Tuesday of each month. The council opted to use a...
With the pandemic still in the forefront of the community's minds, there has been a surge of home-based businesses to help supplement people's incomes. These businesses help replace lost income due to layoffs or a reduction of hours. Pop-up events have become popular in the community, with a host of different businesses offering their homemade baked goods, clothing, jewelry and accessories at events held in a parking lot, at a church, or at someone's home. Last weekend, Adriana Pompa, operator...
Minter Field Air Museum had to cancel their annual Wings 'n Wheels event, their biggest fundraiser of the year. In place of the event, the museum held a Fly-In Pancake Breakfast that attracted a number of pilots. Vintage airplanes were on display, as well as the museum, which was open for the attendees to peruse after eating. The museum holds memorabilia from every conflict that the United States has been involved in. They have an inventory of antique war birds, in addition to several military v...
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The Recreation and Parks Department of Wasco put on its second movie night at Barker Square. The movie “Angry Birds” was enjoyed by many residents who knew this was probably going to be the last of public events until the covid-19 numbers go down again. The shopping center was roped off by yellow tape where cars were safely parked so no one could come careening through and possibly hit an attendee. Saturday was a busy day for residents if they chose to partake in the day’s activities offer...
It's been a long time since a physical event has taken place in town, and Canyon Hills started off the Thanksgiving season with a free outdoor clothing and lunch giveaway. Attendees were all grateful that the weather was warm and balmy with a slight breeze so they could wander around the church grounds without stress seeking what they might need in the way of clothing and shoes for their family members. Several made comments that they were fortunate to have the event scheduled this Saturday...
The city will be putting in two new charging stations in the lot near Highway 43 and 8th Street, said City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez during the recent City Council meeting. “The city currently has six electric plugin vehicles,” Mayor Tilo Cortez said. Ortiz-Hernandez mentioned that the city will be seeking applications to fi ll three board positions for the planning commission and the vector control board. Assistant to the City Manager Mariana Sobolewski told the council that Latino Tas...
