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New assistant city manager ready to tackle challenges
The recently hired new Assistant City Manager Maria Lara is looking forward to facing her new job challenges. Lara has over 12 years of professional experience in local and state government. She has...
Sgt. Martinez leaving Wasco Substation
Sgt. Peter Martinez told the City Council that Oct. 22 will be his last day as sergeant at the Kern County Sheriff's Office Wasco Substation. "I have really enjoyed the past four years in Wasco,"...
Committee reflects on Rose Festival 2021
The Rose Festival Committee had to work quickly this year with three weeks to prepare after the festival got the OK from the City Council. "Several of us had been receiving inquiries from Wasco...
Kern County participating in covid-19 study
Area residents will be among those surveyed about vaccine protection and antibodies. Kern County Public Health Services is collaborating with several different organizations where people were randomly selected to complete an anonymous survey as well...
State mandates school staff to be vaccinated
The Wasco Union Elementary School District Board has approved a new policy after the governor declared school staff must be vaccinated by Oct. 15. Superintendent Kelly Richers received unanimous...
Freshmen crowned at Wasco Homecoming game
Freshmen Jackie Mendez and Jacob Ruiz were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the game against Cesar Chavez High School. Not only were two freshmen crowned, but the Varsity Tigers beat Chavez 41-8....
Kern County Fair smaller than usual but back in action
Although there weren't as many exhibitors or visitors to the Kern Country Fair, the fair was back in action this year. The fair began last week and was closed Monday, Sept. 27 and Tuesday, Sept. 28...
Sno White ready for business
It's always nice to have a choice when it comes to selecting a restaurant for a good burger. Moving into a town with an already outstanding reputation for great food, Sno White offers a variety of...
Push for testing and vaccination increases
A vaccination clinic was held over the weekend in Wasco at the old courthouse to help encourage residents to get vaccinated. The lines were long and the push for vaccinating everyone is becoming more important, the Kern County Public Health...
Air pollution is high in the state
While Arizona residents are dealing with extreme flooding, those in California are dealing with the result of too many fires, of which a by- product is smoke-filled air and ash floating down from the skies. All outdoor activities, including football...
Wasco High FFA show off their animals at county fair
The Wasco High FFA students had a packed month after the annual Charles Craig Classic Sept. 10-12 and then the Kern County Fair. At the annual Charles Craig Classic, the students who raised animals...
HSR on track, but Wasco Amtrak subway years away
A High Speed Rail Zoom meeting on Thursday provided some answers to questions that have been in the minds of many. The HSR plan to continue building a subway to access the Wasco Amtrak platform, and...
Job Fair brings local employment opportunities
The City of Wasco was instrumental in coordinating a Job Fair held Thursday, August 26 at the Veteran's Recreation Hall on Poplar Avenue. Accounting Specialist 1 Nellie Garcia, Administrative...
Students excited about returning to school
There was excitement in the air on Monday, August 2, when students returned to school for regular classroom instruction after a year and half of isolation and working on classwork from home. The Wasco Union Elementary School District (WUESD) opened...
Garcia out as mayor
Alex Garcia was voted out as Wasco mayor at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. The only vote recorded to keep in in office was his own. Council members John Pallares, Tilo Cortez, Gilberto Reyna...
Good Samaritan opens Wasco clinic
Good Samaritan in Bakersfield has opened a clinic in Wasco after its program to test field workers for covid-19 was a success. The Good Samaritan Medical Clinic is located at 1217 Seventh St., across...
Wasco State Prison to help fund fireworks show
The Wasco State Prison has helped fund the city's July fireworks show for several years and this year's fundraiser will be on Wednesday, July 7. The prison's next fundraiser will be at Panda Express o...
Sponsors announced for Rose Queen pageant
The sponsors for the 12 girls competing for the Miss Wasco/Rose Queen pageant have been announced. The pageant kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 9 in a live show. “The girls are also planning a trip to Disneyland in July,” Student Activities...
Pet of the Week: Roxy needs a new home
Roxy, a 5-year-old female Australian Kelpie mix, was an owner surrender to the Wasco Animal Shelter. This short-haired, black medium sized dog is approximately 50-55 pounds and is slightly timid...
Supporters of raising Pride flag held rally before council vote
Before the City Council denied a motion to raise the Pride flag in the month of June, a group of supporters rallied in front of City Hall. On the June 17 agenda, Mayor Alex Garcia proposed a...
Meet the next city manager, Scott Hurlbert
As Scott Hurlbert prepares to take the reins from outgoing City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez, he sat down with the Tribune to talk about his background and goals for the city. Hurlbert has three...
Businesses searching for help at job fair
Over two dozen employers worked to entice new employees last Friday during a job fair held at Cormack Park. The job fair was hosted by Wasco Career Awareness Recruitment Education (CARE). Jose Segovia...
Wasco council discusses budget changes
Director of Finance Isarel Perez-Hernandez gave a presentation to the City Council during a special meeting on some increases that will occur during the fiscal year 2021-22. Hernandez stated that...
Wasco community celebrates Juneteenth with festivities
The name Juneteenth has been spoken a lot in 2021. It's called Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day by many and the day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. I...
Motion to raise Pride flag at City Hall fails
The City Council spent over an hour on a presentation on raising a Pride flag in front of City Hall during the month of June each year, which is known as Pride Month, during its meeting Tuesday. The motion ultimately failed 3-1. Over 20 people...
