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The Shafter High Generals lost the chance to repeat as Valley Champions when an official blew a call during the overtime period, giving Madera's Torres High a 43-42 last-play win in Shafter Friday night. The Generals had scored on their first possession of overtime. Torres scored a touchdown and were going for a two-point conversion. But Torres was flagged for a penalty, pushing the ball back five yards. Torres then decided to kick the extra point. A high snap forced the Toros' quarterback – t...
Details continue to be ironed out for the upcoming Colours Festival, slated for Feb. 24-26. The event will mainly be held at the Tin Cup and Ford Theater, with a couple of exceptions. The festival is returning after a long hiatus, with the event being focused this year on local talent. The opening event will be the Spaghetti Dinner held by the Community Chest on Friday, Feb. 24. Other events slated for Friday are the opening of the Art Gallery, which will feature several local artists in a...
There is a new display of art pieces on display at the Shafter Library and Learning Center, thanks to artist Karen Shuett. Shuett was a longtime teacher who has retired and is now focusing on her own art. Shuett's exhibition is titled Studies in Form. Shuett, who has traveled the world and taught for two years in Japan, While there, Shuett was inspired by Japanese calligraphy (Shuji) in creating forms. She said that she has been a longtime admirer of the style, fascinated with the work of Franz...
The holiday spirit is set to come alive on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 16 and 17, at the Shafter Ford Theater as the Young Adults Theater of Shafter presents "A Christmas Chaos." It promises to be an evening of delightful enchantment and holiday cheer. Joshua Cooley is the director and one of the actors. He has been with the theater group for 13 years. What he enjoys most is the fun he gets to have, and the freedom he has to build his own characters. This holiday, the play he is directing is a...
Chris Mathys, a congressional candidate for California's 21st District, made a visit to Shafter on Saturday, spending the day talking to constituents about their concerns and needs as he attempts to unseat Congressman David Valadao in the next election. Mathys said that this district needs a man in office that will be a Republican that will support his colleagues and his party." Mathys pointed out that Valadao was one of only two Republicans who had voted to impeach former President Donald...
The Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter held its annual Youth Wrestling tournament on Saturday, attracting almost 100 wrestlers from all over the valley. There were several wrestlers from the Shafter Spartans who participated, along with wrestlers from Wasco, Bakersfield, even Fresno. The event was run by Pastor Pat Coyle, who also leads a wrestling camp every summer. The tournament is for mostly novice and beginners to the sport, who use this tournament as a way to get exposed to a...
The Shafter Generals saw their football season come to an end on Friday night with a heartbreaking 43-42 loss to the Torres Toros. This was a rematch of the semifinal game last year, in which Shafter traveled up to Madera and beat the Toros in overtime, 42-41. The upsetting point in this game is that the game was given to the Toros on a blown call. The Toros tied the game with a little over a minute to go in the game. In overtime, the Generals' quarterback Ezekiel Osborn hit Alex Aguirre in the...
The Wasco Tigers punched their ticket to the Valley Title game with a 13-7 win over the Liberty Hawks of Madera Friday night. The game was a bone-crunching contest that was won on the line of scrimmage. The Tigers' double-wing offense kept the Hawks' defense off balance and on the field for the majority of the game. A star of the game was the Tiger defense, who kept Liberty's powerful running attack in check. The Tigers scored first with a touchdown run by Nomi Lopez. The Hawks answered with a...
Santa Claus has made his travel plans to be in Wasco for the Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Vendor Faire on Saturday, December 2. For the third year, the Wasco Rose Festival and Orange Heart Foundation will bring our community an evening of fun, fellowship and festivities on the first Saturday in December. The Vendor Faire begins at 4 pm at Wasco High School at the cafeteria parking lot to allow shopping and eating before and after the parade and tree lighting. It will feature a variety of...
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 Wasco Christmas Parade – Join in fun festivities in downtown Wasco. Vendor Faire begins at 4 p.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m., followed by tree lighting at 7:15 p.m. Parade applications available at [email protected] or contact Christi Joh...
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: The Shafter Depot Museum in 1983...
Nov. 13 Dirk Barton Underwood, 53, of Shafter, was arrested at James Street and State Avenue on a felony bench warrant/failure to appear. Daniel Justin Cadena, 36, of Shafter, was arrested on Beech Avenue for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Andrew Lester Avalos, 25, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of West Lerdo Highway or vandalism ($400 or more), and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Nov. 16 Daniel Martinez, 25, of Shafter, was arrested in the 400 block of West Los Angeles and Schnaidt Street for driving...
It's that time of year when the Wasco Toys for Tigers share the spirit of giving. Since 2002, this dedicated group has been making a difference in the lives of children in need by spreading joy through their annual Christmas initiatives. At the core of their mission is the distribution of toys to over 1,000 children in Wasco who are facing economic hardship. "Our goal is to spread holiday cheer for as many kids as possible.," said Board Treasurer Pat Ketcherside. "Every family deserves a special...
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Westside Family Fellowship Church hosted its monthly Food Giveaway with a record-breaking attendance of 1,400 individuals and over 350 cars participating. "We distributed fresh fruit and vegetables, canned and dried goods, and meat products," Pastor Sukie Martinez said. The food banks occur every fourth Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m. This month was special because they had the support of the Grocery Outlet. "We received a donation from the...
At the heart of community and social justice, the Dolores Huerta Foundation serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Established by the labor leader and activist Dolores Huerta, the organization embodies a commitment to equality and the pursuit of a better future for all. Dolores Huerta has worked for civil rights for over 50 years. In 1962, Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers union. She served as vice president and was critical in many of the union's...
More than 96 million Americans live with a potentially life-altering condition – yet many of them are unaware they even have it. That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70% of cases develops into diabetes. Today, more than 37 million Americans already live with diabetes, which, if left untreated, can contribute to a host of health issues. In California, 9.9% of adults over age 18 have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes alters the body's ability to create energy from the food you eat a...
At a time when college and quality employment are out of reach for many people, America's Job Center of Kern County provides an alternative for those looking for a career in a high-demand industry and helps employers find the best of the best employees. Aaron Ellis is the chief workforce development officer for the county and has been with the organization since 1992. "I get to help our community find employment and gain skills offering free training in a myriad of industries, including...
On Nov.12, Gloria Soto, a 41-year-old bicyclist, was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, leaving the woman to succumb to her injuries. An investigation by deputies from the North Area Substation led to the arrest of 21-year-old Wasco resident Gabriela Garza for hit and run, causing death and other vehicle code offenses. The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. near the area of Poso Drive and Palm Avenue, when deputies located a downed bicyclist and attempted life-saving measures but were...
Buster came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 3-4 month-old male American Staffordshire mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Buster is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Buster will be available Wednesday, Nov. 30. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be from out of town and/or local....
5 years ago: Dec. 5, 1973 A new Cornet Variety Store opened in a modern store at 115 Central Valley Hwy., next to Safeway (now Apple Market). 10 years ago: Dec. 11, 2013 Javen Encinas brought home boxing's State Championship in the 8-9 year olds 70 lbs. division. –Compiled by Erica Soriano...
These days, we know little about leprosy, the disease that is both referenced more times than any other in the Bible and was the illness most frequently healed by Jesus. In Bible times, it was a terrifying diagnosis because it not only meant an incurable sickness, apart from a divine touch, but also a life sentence to solitude. Sufferers had to live away from the rest of society and could never again live in their own homes or experience the touch of a loved one. So, it may be surprising that...
Gloria Soto, 41, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 12, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Donavon Diaz, 18, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 10, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Magdalena Fuentes Cortes, 84, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 7, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Emma M. Vigil, 66, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 14, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Celica Penaloza Tabares, 79, of Wasco, passed away Oct. 25, in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Alfonso Garibay Cortes, 38, of...
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