Traffic stop leads to weapons, arrest
A Shafter man was arrested when a simple traffic stop turned into more serious charges when a weapon was found in the vehicle. Kern County Sheriff's deputies stopped the man, later... — Updated 1/22/2023
Wasco welcomes new leadership
Vincent R. Martinez is the new mayor of Wasco. He brings experience, enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a team. Together with the council, he hopes to empower residents and... — Updated 1/22/2023
Shafter remembers another legend, Merril Lehman
Everyone who has lived in Shafter for any length of time knows about the man who had a real train on his property. Kids growing up would marvel at the machine as it chugged along... — Updated 1/22/2023
Shafter celebrates historic football season with downtown rally
Shafter celebrated its most historic football season in history with a downtown rally on Friday night, honoring the Shafter High Generals, who finished the season as the State... — Updated 1/22/2023
Program makes impact on children of migrant farmworkers
The Wasco Union Elementary School District has a Migrant Education Program with the mission to empower students that come from migrant farmworker families. For families following... — Updated 1/22/2023
Country to come alive on stage
On the heels of its successful winter recital, Planet Dance Studio has begun preparations for its upcoming summer gala on June 17 at the Shafter High School Auditorium. The theme... — Updated 1/22/2023
Cash tribute coming to Ford Theater
For fans of "The Man in Black," a treat is coming to Shafter on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., when James Garner and his band, The Tennessee Three, will be bringing a tribute show... — Updated 1/22/2023
Event cultivates a love of science
Palm Avenue Middle School hosted the 40th annual Wasco Union Elementary School District Science Fair for kindergarten to 8th grade students. There were 235 projects presented based... — Updated 1/22/2023
Residents don't get sandbagged when they see a need
Recently, a Shafter resident saw a need, asked for help and got it for the whole city. An employee of the Shafter Press, Erica Soriano, and her daughter, Chloe Hathcock, were concerned about the upcoming storms and how they could... — Updated 1/22/2023
At Wasco Library, a wealth of resources, information
The Kern County Library Wasco Branch has an exciting lineup of free fun activities for January and February for young and old. The fun begins on Jan. 23, with an adult project... — Updated 1/22/2023
Editor's Note: Where art thou?
It has been a few years since the city of Shafter has been the site of the Colours Festival, which had been an annual event for a few years before that. The event, which started... — Updated 1/22/2023
Pastor's Corner: 'Carry on'
If you've ever watched a TV show or movie involving the military, you've probably heard the phrase "carry on" used a few times. The phrase apparently came from the British Navy several hundred of years ago, where it was given as... — Updated 1/22/2023
Death Notices - Jan. 19, 2023
Paula J. Johnson, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Jan. 11, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Cesar E. Martinez, 64, of McFarland, passed away Jan. 10, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Edgar Perez, 31, of... — Updated 1/22/2023
Arrest Report - Jan. 19, 2023
Jan. 9 Melissa Gracia, 30, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection of McCombs Road and Quilty Road on an felony accessory, conspiracy to commit a crime, misdemeanor evading a peace officer, possession of controlled substance... — Updated 1/22/2023
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