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The Shafter High Generals are bound for the Valley Title Division IV game with an overtime win over the Matilda Torres Toros on Friday night, 42-41. The Shafter defense, which had trouble stopping the Toros in the second half, came up big and stopped Torres on a two-point conversion in overtime, giving the Generals the win. The No. 8 seeded Generals upset the top seed, Liberty Madera, last week to get a place in the semifinals. In the first half of Friday's game, Shafter used a ball-control...
The Shafter High Generals, for the first time since 1955, are Valley Champs in football. The Generals pulled one more victory out in their incredible playoff run by beating Caruthers, 41-35, on Friday night. Freshman quarterback Ezekiel Osborn had another outstanding game, going 22-37 for 372 yards in passing, with three touchdowns. Maryon Sloan, just one of a slew of weapons for Osborn, led the corps of receivers with 199 yards with 10 receptions. This included a 65-yard touchdown pass play...
This week for Couch’s Corner, I would like to spotlight a very special group of young Shafter/Buttonwillow residents and football players at Shafter High School. Every year before Buttonwillow’s harvest festival and parade, the community led by a local farmer, organizes a clean-up event. This year was no different. A large majority of our local volunteers are the Shafter High School football team (Go Generals!). Community clean-up events are a great way to make a difference in our neighborhoods. This year the community cleanup took place on...
The historic Green Hotel in Shafter is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tours, giving residents a peek back into the rich history of Shafter. Built in 1913, the Green Hotel no longer accommodates overnight guests, but it is often open to events approved by the Board of Directors, including lunches, dinners, weddings, reunions and other special occasions. Indoor special occasion dinners or lunches can accommodate up to 18 people, and outdoor events, under the iconic large oak tree,...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club hosted Coach Mike Ayon of the Shafter Boxing Club and a couple of his boxers at their regular meeting last week. Ayon and his group have put the city of Shafter on the boxing map for over a decade, with numerous regional, state and national champions. On Wednesday, "Fast Eddie" Rodriguez and Jerikah Wilson Argueta were on hand to give the members a boxing demonstration, as well as answer a questions about their sport and their club. Both Eddie and Jerikah are great...
With the challenges owners face in caring for their pets, a local business is doing its part to giving customers a healthy and safe option for their four-legged family members. Bob Vella and Jennifer Carroll operate Penny Pet Products, based at the Minter Field complex. Vella said that the company has been operating for over a year and the business is doing very well, with customers enjoying having a healthy option for their pets locally. Penny Pet produces a wide variety of pet food, toys,...
With the newest update from the Kern Elections Office, candidate Gustavo Olvera has widened his lead over incumbent Cesar Lopez in the race for one of two open City Council seats. Mayor Cathy Prout has a wide lead for the first seat. Prout has 33% of the vote, with a total of 1,162 votes. Olvera increased his margin over Lopez by 75 votes, leading Lopez now by 100 votes, 879 to 779, as of the Nov. 15 update. Rafael Zamudio has 18%, with 620 votes. An unknown number of mail-in ballots continue...
First in an occasional series on local farming. Shafter farming has had a rich and varied history, with big booms mixed with years of harsh winters and challenging harvests. Local farmer Geordy Wise, who has his own acreage and manages 22,000 acres for other clients as part of Pacific Ag Management, has seen the best and worst of times in the 25 years he has been involved in farming in the area. Wise said that the evolution of crops has depended on, among other things, water, and even more...
Miguel Leyva, 35, and Karina Gutierrez, 32, both of Wasco, were arrested on Thursday in an alleged credit card fraud scheme neting them nearly a million dollars. A federal grand jury indicted the couple for conspiracy, bank fraud, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a long-running credit card fraud scheme, according to a press from the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California. Both stole individuals' personally identifiable information, KGET.com...
Three local churches, True Light Baptist Church, New Generation Church and Grace Community Church, came together to host a special Thanksgiving lunch for the community. "Our intention was to try our best to make Wasco a nice place to live. It has always been that way, and we want to keep it that way, " Pastor Carlos Harrison of True Light Baptist Church said. He said it was more than just a meal. "We also wanted to nourish spiritually." "With bringing the three churches together, it was special...
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 NEW: Thanksgiving lunch – First come, first served. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Barker Park at 12 p.m. Hosted by New Generation Church, Grace Community Church and True Light Baptist Church. NEW: Shafter Lions Christmas Parade 2022 – Friday, Dec. 2, at Ma...
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 water tower in the mid ‘50s....
Nov. 10 Reginaldo Trujillo, 40, of Shafter, was arrested at South Shafter Avenue for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Nov. 11 Jose Gutierrez, 62, of Shafter, was arrested at East Lerdo and Central Valley Hwy for driving without a license and license plate light. Nov. 12 Ascencion Lopez Jr., 30, of Shafter, was arrested at the Lerdo Highway and Poplar Avenue for driving without a license. Nov. 13 Natalie Mecheal Rodriguez, 46, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of Schnaidt Avenue for amplified sound. Nov. 14 Jose Cruz Rodriguez, 43,...
Wasco Toys for Tigers will bring extra cheer this holiday season with their Christmas Tree Spectacular Family Fun Night. The festive event will take place on Monday, Dec. 5. The event promises a memorable evening of enjoyment for both young and old. Admission is free, including five activity tickets. Candy Wilson of Toys for Tigers emphasized that this is not a fundraiser. "We do this for the community. There will be lots of things to do and Christmas music. It should be a good time for all."...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced its weekly Super Students. Criteria for selection were based on significant math improvement, showing kindness to all friends, respect and hard work, following class procedures, helping other students understand new concepts and improving learning English. Front row, from left: Zaira Antonio (2nd grade), Yunio Santiago (1st grade) and Brandon Garcia (kindergarden) Middle row, from left: Naomi Aguirre (5th), Christopher Vasquez (3rd) and Estfani...
The Wasco High School varsity girls cross country team has had an outstanding year, winning back-to-back South Sequoia League championships. They qualified for the Valley Championship, where they again took the runner-up award, which made them eligible for the State Championship. Omar Garcia is one of three head coaches, along with Rafael Gonzalez and Leo Sanchez. Garcia has coached cross country since 2016 and has been a physical education teacher at WHS since 2015. "I've been coaching since I...
[UPDATED 11/27 with complete obituary] A D Smith of Shafter was born on Nov. 20, 1932, and joined his wife and baby son in heaven one day after his 90th birthday on Nov. 21, 2022. Smith, surnamed James David Rogers, was adopted and went to live with his new parents, John and Lillie Mae Smith, in Tippah County, Miss., as a small boy. His new parents named him A D Smith. Smith grew up in Tippah County, where he learned farming and hard work. As a young man, he joined the Army and served his...
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Louise Patterson, 93, of Shafter, passed away Nov. 17, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
3 years ago: Nov. 11, 1992 John Fabrie of Fabrie Jewelers celebrated changing ownership to son Rich Fabrie. Rich continued the business for the next 30 years. Rich retired and closed up Fabrie Jewelers in 2020. 40 years ago: Nov. 10, 1982 The SHS marching band had their first annual band review. The first salute of the competition was given by Jennifer Dobbs. It was sponsored by the Shafter Friends of Fine Arts. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
