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In this time of crisis, some of residents can easily be overlooked – those of the four-legged variety. Nick Riddick and his staff at Shafter Animal Control still are keeping their focus on the safety and well-being of those residents who don't have voices of their own. The offices and shelter of the Shafter Animal Control are closed to the public because of the local state of emergency that was declared by city leaders. However, the department is still in operation and remains...
Analise Grace Rivera, infant, of Bakersfield, passed away April 19. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
The building that houses the Tribune and The Shafter Press and the former location of Brookside Deli suffered extensive smoke damage and a small fire on Monday morning. But due to the quick response of the Shafter Police Department and the Kern County Fire Department, the damage did not go any further than a portion of the former deli. Shafter police were dispatched to Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway a little after 8 a.m., when smoke was reported coming from the...
Schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year, but distribution of free breakfasts and lunches will continue as long as necessary as the pandemic continues, local officials say. Originally, meals were scheduled to stop April 14, when school normally begins spring break. However, the county health department recommended schools stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 year, and Wasco schools will do so. At this time, there is some question as to whether schools will reopen normally on the fall schedule....
The Shafter Press and the Wasco Tribune are facing the same thing our readers and advertisers are living with – big changes in the world around them. In order to best serve our communities with limited staff and limited mobility, we have combined the papers temporarily to publish the news you need and get it to you quickly. Between the print edition and our web sites – TheShafterPress.com and WascoTrib.com – our reporters and editors are working to that end every day. You can still pick up the paper at locations that remai...
Community drive-in worship There will be a community drive-in worship at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Ford Theater east parking lot, 1101 E. Lerdo Highway....
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, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Inside the freight room of the Shafter Depot in 1978. This photo was taken by Stan Wilson during the last year the Shafter...
April 17 Heriberto Vidales Jr., 38, of Wasco, was arrested in the 400 block of Maple Avenue for stalking, contempt of court, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Anna DeLeon, 36, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Cedar Avenue for willful cruelty to a child. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. April 19 Steven Cortez, 31, of Bakersfield, was arrested in the 900 block of 10th Place for carrying a concealed weapon in the vehicle, conspiracy, participation in a criminal...
WASCO Barraza’s Delicioso Tacos 601 F. St. 661-758-8944 Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. -midnight Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. -2 a.m., Sun. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Take out only Hong Kong Restaurant 912 7th St. 661-758-3338 Tues.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Teresa’s Tacos Villa 441 F. St. 661-758-2027 La Imperial Taqueria 922 7th St. 661-758-2955 Open every day 8 a.m.-9 p.m. La Cabanita 169 Highway 46 661-758-4915 La Cocina Del Pablo 931 7th. St. Blue Sushi & Teriyaki 915 7th St. 661-758-2236 Open Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-p.m., Sun. & Mon closed Car...
The rain didn't stop their parade. After a week of 70-degree weather, residents were surprised to wake up to showers on Friday, but people stood outside with umbrellas to see their favorite teacher pass by. The Wasco Union High School District staff had looked forward to ending Tiger Trek Week with staff members driving up and down the streets of Wasco with balloons, large signs and whatever could be sturdily affixed to their vehicles. Staff honked and waved to anyone who...
City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez told the City Council Tuesday night that city will take a financial hit due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sales tax revenues are likely to be reduced due to the deferral allowed for businesses up to $50,000, which will impact the city budget. He also said a portion of online sales taxes will come back to the city. He also mentioned that in anticipation of employees returning to work, the city is looking into protective windows be installed at all counters. In addition, he was not sure how...
