Serving the community since 1922
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5 years ago: Dec. 5, 1973 A new Cornet Variety Store opened in a modern store at 115 Central Valley Hwy., next to Safeway (now Apple Market). 10 years ago: Dec. 11, 2013 Javen Encinas brought home boxing's State Championship in the 8-9 year olds 70 lbs. division. –Compiled by Erica Soriano...
6 years ago: Oct. 23, 1963 The Shafter Department of Motor Vehicles office opened in Shafter. 30 years ago: Oct. 27, 1993 Kerina Valdovinos was crowned SHS homecoming queen by 1992 homecoming queen Xochiti Soto. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Sept. 3, 2003 Shafter High School welcomed Daniel Garza and Soledad Sakamoto to the teaching staff. 40 years ago: Aug. 31, 1983 The Shafter Police Department promoted Officer Paul Peterson to sergeant. -- Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: May 18, 1883 Gregory Robert Davis (now known as Greg Fontes) graduated from the San Diego Naval Training Center. He specialized in electronics engineering. 30 years ago: May 26, 1993 Shafter High 1991 graduate Brian Schmidt got the opportunity to play in the AIA traveling summer baseball league in Asia. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: May 11, 1983 The Santa Fe Railroad donated a sidecar caboose to the Shafter Historical Society. The caboose is still on display at the Shafter Museum. 30 years ago: May 5, 1993 Erika Martinez was crowned Shafter's 1993 Cinco de Mayo Queen. –Compiled by Erica Soriano...
3 years ago:[March 31, 1993 Shafter's Young Woman of the Year contestants were Kristen Franz, Kristin Shaffner and Marci Schmidt. 20 years ago: April 9, 2003 Chrissy Somers was crowned Shafter's Junior Miss. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
4 years ago: Feb. 2, 1983 Shafter High Students try out the school's first Commodore 64 Computer in Lloyd Robidaux' math class. The desktop computer was introduced August 1982. 20 years ago:Jan. 15, 2003 The Richland School Board's president, Roger Riley, presents retiring district secretary Suzie Dobbs with a certificate of recognition for 20 years of service. 10 years ago:Jan. 16, 2013 The City of Shafter kicked off its centennial celebration in style with a birthday bash held at the Shafter...
2 years ago: Dec. 18, 2002 The Shafter Youth Center had its groundbreaking ceremony. 30 years ago: Dec. 23, 1992 Charles Rekosh was named the new Shafter High principal. Rekosh was at the school 19 years before becoming principal. 40 years ago: Dec. 22, 1982 The Shafter Recreation and Parks District approved a location for the Shafter Senior Citizen Facility on Sunset Avenue. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
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...
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 in 2020. 40 years ago: Nov. 10, 1982 The SHS marching band had their first band review. The salute of the competition was given by Jennifer Dobbs. It was sponsored by the Shafter Friends of Fine Arts. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Oct. 16, 2002 The Richland Primary School on West Lerdo Highway sought a name for its school. Today, the school is called Golden Oak Elementary School. 40 years ago: Oct. 20, 1982 Cindy Montoya, Silvia Montoya, Lori Mitchell, Joy Ryan and Pam Fletcher ran for SHS Homecoming Queen. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
3 years ago: Oct. 14, 1992 Shafter Public Works moved from its James Street location to the newly renovated City Hall at the Old Shafter Courthouse on 336 Pacific Ave. 40 years ago: Oct. 20, 1982 Shafter and Wasco High football teams infamous rival games were almost a half a century in. Shafter High with 26 wins and Wasco High with 25 wins were on the record in 1981. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 Years Ago: Sept. 18, 2012 Wasco High 2012 Valedictorian Isydra G. Lujan completed West Point Army basic training. 20 Years Ago: Sept.18, 2002 Shafter High and the rest of the Country paid tribute to fallen heroes and victims of 9/11. 30 Years Ago: Sept. 1992 Xochiti Soto was crowned Homecoming Queen at Shafter High's Homecoming. Xochiti is the daughter of Ciriaco and Esther Soto. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: 2012 Baker Hughes, the oilfields and energy technology company, had its grand opening at the Wonderful Industrial Park. 40 years ago: Sept. 8, 1982 Dr. Jae J. Kim opened his practice in Shafter. He graduated from the China Medical University in Taiwan in 1971. He received his training at the Veterans Medical Center in Pennsylvania. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
3 years ago: Aug. 19, 1992 Airman Jennifer D. Wiggs graduated from Air Force basic training in San Antonio, Texas. 40 years ago: Aug. 18, 1982 La Mexican Colonia, established in 1926, had its second reunion at the Shafter Veterans Hall. About 400 people attended. It was organized by Jessie Franco. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 Years Ago: Aug. 28, 2002 One of Shafter's busiest intersections got a new 4-way stop light added at the intersection of James Street and Lerdo Highway. 40 Years Ago: Aug. 4, 1982 Wasco rose company Jackson & Perkins promoted Shafter resident Fidel Gomez to foreman, and Wasco resident Jessie Vega became the new irrigation supervisor. Jackson & Perkins was one the country's top rose-growing companies. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: Aug. 28, 2002 One of Shafter's busiest intersections got a new 4-way stop light added at the intersection of James Street and Lerdo Highway. 40 years ago: Aug. 4, 1982 Wasco rose company Jackson & Perkins promoted Shafter resident Fidel Gomez to foreman, and Wasco resident Jessie Vega became the new irrigation supervisor. Jackson & Perkins was one the country's top rose-growing companies. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
2 years ago: August 1992 The Shafter Labor Camp had its grand opening for the new $900,000 Child Development Center. 40 years ago: July 21, 1982 The Shafter Press started publishing the Wasco Shopping Spree paper as a service to the Community. –Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 Years Ago: Feb. 15, 2012 Elisial Sanchez received the young person award for outstanding leadership in the classroom from the City of Shafter. 20 Years Ago: Feb. 13, 2002 The Shafter Fire Department received a new $280,000 firetruck from the county....
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...
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...
1 years ago: April 20, 2011 Jon Johnston was the 2011 Cinco De Mayo Grand Marshall. 20 years ago: May 2, 2001 Luisa Contreras was crowned Cinco De Mayo Queen. The program was sponsored by the SHS M.E.Ch.A. Club. 30 years ago: April 24, 1991 Christina Garza, Martha Morales, Bertalicia Aguirre, Argelia Gutierrez and San Juana Moreno were the candidates running for the 1991 Cinco De Mayo Queen. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
1 years ago: April 6, 2011 The Valley Bible Church, located on 350 Pine St., Shafter, celebrated their 85th anniversary. This year it will be their 95th anniversary. 20 years ago: April 11, 2001 Sergeant Diane Burnett was honored by the Shafter City Council for becoming the first certified homicide investigator in Kern County. 30 years ago: April 10, 1991 Karen Fortenberry was crowned 1991 Shafter High Young Woman of the Year....
1 years ago: April 13, 2011 The Shafter/Wasco community came together for the Relay for Life. The event had over 500 participants help raise money. 20 years ago: April 18, 2001 Former Shafter resident Allannah Rill resigned from the Shafter Recreation Park District. She was a 20-year employee of the district....
1 years ago: March 2, 2011 It has been 10 years since the Shafter Press office fire at 107 E. Lerdo Hwy. The fire destroyed all of the Shafter Press Archives. It took eight fire engines to calm the flames. This year (2021) will be 100th year since the Press has been established. 20 years ago: March 14, 2001 Shafter resident Nancy Grainger was given the Mother of the Year Award. It was presented by the Southern California National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 30 years ago: March 6, 1991 The...
