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Longino "Kino" Gonzales recently celebrated his 90th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, reminiscing about a life that has been filled with love, laughs, and plenty of great memories. Anyone who lived in Shafter during 1965 and 1990 remembers Kino as he delivered mail to residents all over town, with a smile on his face and a quick wit that rivaled none. That wit is still sharp today, along with a memory that allows him to recall names and addresses from almost anyone who was on his...
The Shafter Depot Museum is celebrating its annual Christmas Tree competition, running through Jan. 8 with a number of events for the community. This past Saturday, in addition to displaying an array of trees, the museum, in partnership with the Shafter Library, were handing out free books to children. The Shafter Library is spreading the message of literacy to the city, encouraging everyone to pick up a book and read. The theme of this year's tree competition is Merry and Bright. A number of...
The Shafter Woman's Club held their annual Christmas for Seniors event this past weekend, brightening up the holiday for local seniors. The organization prepared 137 bags filled with gifts, necessities, and other items that were handed out. The club visited the Carrington House, Shafter Convalescent, and a number of local homes that had seniors identified by Richland's Healthy Start Program. Donations were collected by the Woman's Club members. "The community was so generous this year that we...
A special City Council meeting was called on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss the selection of a candidate to fill Tilo Cortez’s seat after his resignation. City Manager Scott Hurlbert opened discussion on the selection process of a council member to replace Cortez who is stepping down at the Dec. 21 meeting. “The city will be going through the appointment process rather than hold a special election, which is costly,” Hurlbert said. In other council business, Hurlbert stated a five-year resid...
A special City Council meeting was called on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss the selection of a candidate to fill Tilo Cortez’s seat after his resignation. City Manager Scott Hurlbert opened discussion on the selection process of a council member to replace Cortez who is stepping down at the Dec. 21 meeting. “The city will be going through the appointment process rather than hold a special election, which is costly,” Hurlbert said. In other council business, Hurlbert stated a five-year resid...
Dec. 4 Cristopher Sandoval, 20, of Shafter, was arrested on W. Lerdo Hwy. for DUI and driving without a license. Sergio Carranza, 34, of Shafter, was arrested on W. Lerdo Hwy. for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Juan Alberto Campos Galindo, 31, was arrested on N. Wall St. for obstruction of a public officer, false imprisonment with violence, battery onto spouse, child cruelty injury and damage and destroy wireless device. Dec. 5 Dirk Barton Underwood, 51, was arrested on James St. and State Ave. on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Dec. 6 William Cody...
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 esoriano@TheShafterPress.com or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. Ongoing Wasco Branch Library is in partnership with NO Kid Hungry and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering FREE meals and space to do homework. Bookkeeping Free Training Program at MAOF, “Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. 2130 Chester Ave...
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, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The photo showed the John Armendariz Cotton Oil Company in March of 1971....
The students at Golden Oak Elementary School are highlighted this month in the Richland School District Spotlight. Fifteen students were chosen at random from a group of Golden Oak students who had a perfect attendance record for the quarter. They were chosen to a "Lunch on the Stage," getting a chance to dine with staff on the stage of the cafeteria. This was a blast for students, among them Alexa, a third grader, who said, "This is the best day of my life!" This event was such a hit that it...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club held their annual Food Basket Giveaway this past week, doling out over 135 boxes of food to the community. There was enough food collected this year for 75 families to receive food boxes. The organization has been holding the event for the past few years, giving families the ingredients for a holiday meal. This year saw a record-breaking amount of food that was donated for the event. Canned food was collected by the local schools, with the classes holding a contest in...
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared everyone in the state must wear a mask indoors whether working for a private or public company. The governor made the announcement Wednesday, Dec. 15. Newsome stated that masks must be worn indoors in all public places from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, 2022. This is regardless of vaccine status. Before a large-venue event, such as concerts, shows and sporting events, attendees need to show proof of vaccination and a negative antigen test the day before the event. A week...
A 26-year-old Wasco man died after a crash north of the city on Tuesday, Dec. 14. His identity has not yet been confirmed. The California Highway Patrol responded to a crash in the area of Palm Avenue and Taussig Avenue, north of the Wasco-Kern Airport. Highway Patrol said a sedan was traveling north on Palm Avenue and a pickup truck driven by Cale Austin Rogers, 35, of Wasco, was traveling southbound. The driver of the sedan veered onto the right shoulder and then over corrected to the left...
The community celebrated the holidays and threw a huge party in front of the Wasco High auditorium Saturday, ending the night with the annual Christmas tree lighting. The Orange Heart Foundation, Wasco Rose Festival Committee and Wasco High administration came together to host the event. The Orange Heart Foundation consists of President Traci Mills-Clendenen, Ruvi Ocampo and Orquidea Ocampo. The lighting of the Christmas tree has been an annual event in the city, even in 2020 during the...
The Wasco Community Scholarship Association will now be in charge of a golf tournament and its donated money. Jeff Acebedo has been working closely with the association since his father, Jesse Acebedo, was killed in a vehicle accident in 2017. Jeff Acebedo and his family have organized a successful golf tournament for the last few years in honor of Jesse. The family proposed that the donated funds from the tournament be turned over to the association and that the association absorb the golf...
The Shafter Kiwanis Club recognized some Terrific Kids at their recent luncheon, honoring those students who best display the trait of the month for the Terrific Kids program. This month, the trait was responsibility. From Richland Junior High, the Student Council was honored for their responsibility they show as they lead the students during the school year. Those honored were President Marley Munoz, Activities Director Layla Ortega, Vice President Tatania Anfulo, Treasurer Illiana Molina, and...
Robert Wayne Rupert passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Nov. 6, 2021. He was born in Shelton, Nebraska on Nov. 4, 1926. Robert was a WWII veteran. Not only did he serve in the Navy in the Asiatic Pacific, Robert served in the Philippine Liberation also. Robert and Evelena have been married 72 years and would have had their 73rd wedding anniversary Dec. 26. Robert served on the Wasco City Council for 12 years and was mayor twice. He was very happy to have his chiropractic office in Wasco...
Robert W. Rupert, 95, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 6, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home. Veronica Prevette, 32, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 8, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. James D. Taylor, 85, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 7, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Lupe G. Rodriguez, 83, of Bakersfield, passed away Dec. 9, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jesus H. Montemayor, 82, of Wasco, passed away Dec. 10, in Las Vegas. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Come in and meet Ajay, a small adult male chihuahua terrier mix. Ajay is black, brown and chocolate and has a short coat. He is good in a home with other dogs. Ajay came in as a stray and he is approximately 3-years old. He's timid toward staff and staff is monitoring his behavior daily. He has been tested with both small and large dogs. At the time it is unknown if Ajay is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children and cats. He was available for adoption Dec. 3. Owners are aware of...
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1 Years Ago: Dec. 14, 2011 The Brown Bombers won 1st place in The Softball Coed Adult League Champs for the season. 20 Years Ago: Dec. 19, 2001 1,150 N.Y. Firefighters and Police Officers flew into Clovis to be guests at a dedication ceremony of a memorial to the victims of 9/11. Mayor Garry Nelson and Council Member Cathy Prout were also invited. 30 Years Ago: Dec. 11, 1991 Charolette Duran placed in the Top 50 in the State Cross Country Championship in Visalia. Today, Charolette is an avid...
