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5 was a year that challenged everyone and also saw residents coming together like no other time in decades. With the covid-19 pandemic seemingly waning, residents, along with the rest of the nation, were trying to get their lives back to some sort of normalcy. Schools were opening back up, allowing the students to return to the classroom in person. Later in the year, as the omicron variant reared its head, a new threat loomed to threaten the progress that had been made in the communities thus...
A Shafter woman was found guilty by a jury of murdering her newborn son in 2015. Jurors must now determine whether Elvira Farias is legally insane at a trial beginning Jan. 3. Farias had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. According to the public defender's office, if Farias is found insane, she will be taken to a state hospital for treatment. If the jury deems her sane, then her guilty verdict stands. Farias was convicted of first-degree murder and assault leading to death of a child...
William Jack Hopkins was sentenced to multiple life sentences recently for a crime spree in 2019. Hopkins was sentenced by Superior Court Judge John R. Brownlee to life with a minimum eligible parole date of seven years, plus 15 years to life, plus 60 years and four months. At the time of his arrest, Hopkins had already served seven prior prison terms and had violated parole 24 itmes. Hopkins, 46, was convicted of kidnapping to commit rape, forcible rape, assault with the intent to commit...
The Shafter Brass Band continued its joyful season on Christmas Eve, giving residents a mini concert in downtown Shafter, right next to the big Christmas tree. The band, made up of local musicians, played some traditional holiday favorites, making shoppers and residents smile. They also lent their talents earlier in the holiday season when they played at the Shafter Depot Museum, adding to the festivities of the Christmas trees on display, and the arrival of Santa Claus....
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. Ongoing Tree recycling - Kern County Public Works is holding a Christmas Tree Recycling Program from Sunday, Dec. 26 to Monday, Jan. 10. Shafter-Wasco Landfill, 17621 Scofield Ave 7 days: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shafter-1251 E. Ash Ave (Daylight Hours) Wasco: Vacant l...
Dec. 20 Gabriel Avila Delgado, 22, of Shafter, was arrested on 500 block of S. Shafter Ave. for carry concealed dirk/dagger, false ID to specifics of public officer, controlled substance paraphernalia and on a misdemeanor bench warrant. Dec. 21 Mary Montisa Marell Crowely, 30, of Shafter, was arrested on State Ave. for possession of metal knuckles and disorderly conduct: alcohol. Omar Flores, 36, was arrested on Zachary Ave. for ground theft of property $950 plus and on an outside felony warrant. Dec. 23 Everardo Gomez, 36, of Shafter, was...
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 [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: A snow day in Shafter in 1962....
2 Years Ago: Dec. 26, 2001 The California State Legislature passed a new law requiring children 6 years or 60 pounds or less to be in a booster seat in a motor vehicle. 30 Years Ago: Jan. 8, 1992 California mandatory motorcyclist helmet law came in effect Jan. 1. 40 Years Ago: Dec. 24, 1981 Shafter Chamber of Commerce President George Wise organized bringing back Shafter's Christmas parade after 20 years. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
Adam Sanchez, 18, of Wasco passed away Dec. 16, in McFarland. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Delores Ann Disinger, 89, of Bakersfield passed away Dec. 23, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Charlie Theo Tiner, 94, of Wasco passed away Dec. 26, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Thomas Jefferson Middle School selects six students each month to represent the school as Cougars of the Month. They are selected based on their grades, behavior, and overall participation and attitude during their time in school. These students will be rewarded with a certificate, a prize from the school, and a voucher from Catrina's Mexican Grill. The following students have been selected by their teachers for the month of December. 6th Grade Cougars of the Month Miley Franco has been...
Lost Hills School District sent five runners to the AAU Cross Country National Championship on December 4, 2021. Natali Gregory, Maria Ballesteros, Emmanuel Bustamante, Joshua Chavez and Jesus Diaz went to Charlotte, North Carolina. "These Scholar runners were joined with a team that was constructed of over 20 Kern County runners that were headed as the Kern County All Stars Cross Country team," Lost Hills Principal Veronica Sanchez-Gregory said. "Overall, it is expected that over 2,000 runners...
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