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  • Headlines in History - Jan. 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 28, 2024

    1 years ago: Feb. 12, 2014 Angel Jimenez received the Community Service Award from the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. 20 years ago: Feb. 2, 2004 Manuel Garcia was named Shafter High football coach. 40 years ago: Feb. 2, 1994 Teen Challenge was awarded the Citizen of the Year award by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 28, 2024

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Pet of the Week: Carlos needs a forever home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Jan 28, 2024

    Carlos came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 4 to 6 months old, and is a male labrador mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Carlos is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. Carlos will be available for adoption on Thursday, Jan. 25. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give everyone the same opportunity to adopt. Adopters can be...

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 18, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 23, 2024

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 18, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 23, 2024

    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 demolition of the Shafter Motel on Lerdo Highway on Aug. 18, 2000....

  • Pets of the Week - Jan. 11, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Updated Jan 16, 2024

    Gus is ready to meet his new family. Could it be you? Gus is a 1-year-old husky mix. He is great with other dogs and is adored by the staff. Gus's adoption fee will include neutering him as well as his first shots. You can visit this guy at the Wasco Animal Shelter at 5409 7th Street in Wasco. Please call first for an appointment, 661-758-7240. --Wasco Animal Shelter Introducing Bear Bear came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 10 to 12 months old,...

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 11, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 16, 2024

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 11, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 16, 2024

    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: Cawelo in 1942 at East of Lerdo Highway and Highway 99....

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 7, 2024

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  • Pet of the Week: Meet the loveable Wanda

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Jan 7, 2024

    Wanda came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 1-3 year old female Australian cattle dog. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Wanda is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children, and her behavior toward children is unknown. Wanda will be available for adoption on Thursday, Jan. 4. 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...

  • Headlines in History - Jan. 4. 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 7, 2024

    1 years ago: Jan. 29, 2014 The Shafter Chamber of Commerce honored Angel Jimenez for community service. 40 years ago: Jan. 11, 1984 Pam Nixon and Court Maynard brought aerobic dance classes to the city. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Mystery History - Jan. 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 7, 2024

    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: The Shafter Theatre and Wood Shoe Repair on Central Avenue in early 1953....

  • Headlines in History - Dec. 28, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 1, 2024

    4 years ago: Jan. 4, 1984 Mike McCoy, Roger Trautman and Mark Ward completed the Fiesta Bowl Marathon in Scottsdale, Ariz. 20 years ago: Jan. 14, 2004 The Shafter Youth Center opened to serve the community's youth. The Center has served the Shafter commuity for the past two decades. – Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Pet of the Week: Tony needs a loving home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Jan 1, 2024

    Tony came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a 2-3-year-old male husky. He is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Tony is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. 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. We do not place holds for adoptions. Adopters are...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 28, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Jan 1, 2024

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Headlines in History - Dec. 21, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 24, 2023

    2 years ago: Dec. 18, 2003 The old Frosty King was demolished and was in the process of being relocated. Frosty King now sits at 683 Central Valley Hwy. 70 years ago: Jan. 8, 1953 The new Shafter High School auditorium was one of the additions to the school district. It was a part of a $17-million bond issue. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 21, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 24, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing Sebastian

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Dec 24, 2023

    Sebastian came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as an owner surrender. He is approximately a 4-5 month-old male Labrador. He is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown if Sebastian is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. 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. We do not place holds for...

  • Mystery History - Dec. 21, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 24, 2023

    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: A rare snow in Shafter in 1962....

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 14, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 17, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the cop of the page....

  • Mystery History - Dec. 14, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 17, 2023

    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: Snow in Shafter in 1962....

  • Classified Ads - Dec. 7, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 12, 2023

    To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the page....

  • Pet of the Week - Dec. 7, 2023

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Updated Dec 12, 2023

    Bandit came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately a one-year-old male chihuahua mix. He is great with staff and other dogs. At the time, it is unknown whether Bandit is house/crate trained. Dogs are not tested with children. His behavior toward children is unknown. 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. We do not place holds for...

  • Mystery History - Dec. 7, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Dec 12, 2023

    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: Shafter Christmas decorating in 1994 with Janice Smith and Cathy Prout....

  • Mystery History - Nov. 23, 2023

    The Shafter Press|Updated Nov 25, 2023

    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...

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