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  • Mystery History - Feb. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 22, 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 [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Clara Schnaidt, Ben Grundy and Wimpy Bender in 1972. Congratulations to Dolly Hei, who submitted the right answer....

  • Headlines in History - Feb. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 22, 2024

    5 years ago: March 13, 1974 Elmer Unruh and Robert Millwee were elected to the Shafter City Council. 40 years ago: March 14, 1984 Shafter High student Kim Haage was awarded the Bausch & Lomb science award. 30 years ago: March 9, 1994 The Shafter Generals varsity basketball team won the Valley Championship. 50 years ago: March 3, 2004 --Compiled by Erica Soriano...

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 22, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 22, 2024

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

  • Pet of the Week - Feb. 22, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Feb 22, 2024

    McKenzie came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 5-7-year-old female bull terrier. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if McKenzie is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. McKenzie will be available for adoption on Thursday, Feb. 22. 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...

  • Mystery History - Feb. 15, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 15, 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 [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: The Shafter Depot Museum celebrates a birthday on Oct 14, 1995....

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 15, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 15, 2024

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

  • Pet of the Week: Terry needs a loving home

    Wasco Tribune|Feb 15, 2024

    Terry came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 3-4 year old female husky mix. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Terry is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Terry will be available for adoption on Friday. Feb. 16. 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...

  • Mystery History - Feb. 8, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 8, 2024

    LAST WEEK: Carola Rupert Enriquez and Stan Wilson in 1994....

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 8, 20214

    The Shafter Press|Feb 8, 2024

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

  • Mystery History - Feb. 1, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 1, 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: Across from Bank of America, Clint's liquor and convenience store was at 250-260 Central Avenue. It was built in 1941....

  • Classified Ads - Feb. 1, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Feb 1, 2024

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

  • Pet of the Week: Introducing the loveable Wendy

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Feb 1, 2024

    Wendy came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. She is approximately a 3-5 year old female German shepherd. She is great with staff and other dogs. It is unknown if Wendy is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children. Her behavior towards children is unknown. Wendy will be available for adoption on Friday, Feb. 2. 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....

  • Mystery History - Jan. 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 25, 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: Shafter's 50th anniversary parade down Central Avenue....

  • Pet of the Week: Carlos needs a forever home

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Jan 25, 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 from out of town...

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 25, 2024

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

  • Headlines in History - Jan. 25, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 25, 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...

  • Mystery History - Jan. 18, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 18, 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....

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 18, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 18, 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|Jan 11, 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. 11, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 11, 2024

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

  • Pets of the Week - Jan. 11, 2024

    Wasco Tribune|Jan 11, 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, and ia a male...

  • Mystery History - Jan. 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 4, 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 - Jan. 4. 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 4, 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...

  • Pet of the Week: Meet the loveable Wanda

    Wasco Animal Shelter|Jan 4, 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 town and/or local....

  • Classified Ads - Jan. 4, 2024

    The Shafter Press|Jan 4, 2024

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

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