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The City Council looked at ways to get rid of graffiti in the city – and is moving on a plan. Director of Public Works Biridiana Bishop introduced Deputy Public Works Director Chuck Soblewski at...

This is one in an occasional series detailing the everyday events of students in Wasco schools. Everyone at school has his or her favorite cafeteria lunch and a not-so-favorite one. School lunches...

Thomas Jefferson Middle School was filled with students, parents and staff over the past weekend as over 100 students from Forrest Elementary School participated in the school's first science fair....

There is an obstetrician-gynecologist in town who didn't become a doctor to make lots of money. Instead, he does it for the love of the communities in which he practices. Dr. Rahul Sharma has been...

The Wasco Bengals varsity cheer team is trying something new this year. They decided to enter cheer competitions and have been successful with their first efforts. "Although their focus has shifted...

In March, Wasco High School will be asking taxpayers to pass a bond for nearly $40 million to build a new gym and renovate the old one. A town hall meeting was held Tuesday in the cafeteria at the...

The twin boys had a taste of what a farmer's life would be like when they worked in the cotton, potato and alfalfa fields as young boys. Both played sports at school and were both equally talented in...

A new coach has been added to the staff of the Wasco Reserve baseball club. Coach Jason Stowers, head coach at Kentucky Christian University, will assist Coach Bill Moore once practices begin in May....

Wasco Tribune A meeting on "green" goals included a review of the WUESD's progress in dealing with longterm issues the district faced over the last decade, and how the environment was considered in...

Residents are concerned about what they see as a rash of increasing crime within the city. David Abernathy and Ruby Medina spoke to the City Council Tuesday night about what they think is an...

In keeping with the tradition of providing superior customer service, two local pharmacies offer to deliver what their customers need – from Bakersfield to Delano. The Shafter and Wasco pharmacies...

There will be professional baseball in Wasco this winter. The owner of the Wasco Reserve summer baseball team, Andrew Dunn, has announced that the Bakersfield Blues will be playing at the Ball Park in...

Sixteen students at Wasco High School arrive at 7 a.m. every morning to participate in a special leadership club. Not only does the leadership club meet every morning at zero period, they also meet...

In addition to the numerous laws affecting business, education and privacy, there are new Department of Motor Vehicles laws that take effect in 2020. The federal REAL ID Act tightens rules on which...

It’s Dec. 31, and you are at home wondering how you’re going to spend the evening. If you’re young, you might be spending it with a babysitter while your parents are out, but if you’re a teena...

After local resident Richard Martinez retired this year as a girls softball coach for his granddaughter Ashley Martinez's Banditas softball team, he knew it was time to hang up his glove and give Ashl...

For 2019, Wasco had an exciting year planned with the news that a professional baseball team was coming to town this spring and summer. The team is the Wasco Reserve. The Reserve is part of the Pecos...

The Wasco Union Elementary School District is improving on its performance against state academic standards, with gains in English Language Arts outpacing those in math. Assistant Superintendent...

There were several Sweepstakes winners at this year's Palm Avenue History Day, and they will continue on to the county competition Feb. 22 in downtown Bakersfield. The event was held on Dec. 19 in the...

Diva Hair Salon, 935 7th Street, is one of the very few salons open on Mondays. Owner Juana Quintanilla has owned the salon since 2015 and after working for many years in the business, she had the...

The Regional Homeless Collaborative announced the headquarters for the Wasco-Shafter-Lost Hills census count will be at Sunset Villa Apartments, 1950 Palm Avenue in Wasco. The apartment complex will...

Palm Avenue Middle School held its first chess tournament earlier this month On Dec. 10, 16 students displayed their game-playing abilities while competing in a chess tournament. Sixth-, seventh- and...

Under a new mayor, the City Council voted unanimously not to accept a proposed change to the city agreement with the High-Speed Rail Authority. Tilo Cortez, mayor pro-tem the last year, took Mayor...

Wasco schools are in good financial shape, according the latest report of budget revisions. The Wasco Union Elementary School District unanimously approved the first Interim Report representing the...

Wasco State Prison Public Information Officer Martin Herrera is ready for retirement. His last day on the job will be Dec. 26, after a career of 25 years with the State of California Department of...