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On Sunday, deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff’s Department Wasco substation were dispatched to check the welfare of a female who was believed to be with a male subject armed with a firearm. Wasco deputies responded to the area of the 900 block of 10th Place, where the female and two males were contacted. During the investigation, Marcos Barrios, 23, of Wasco, and Steven Cortez, 31, of Bakersfield, were found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, narcotics and gang indicia. Barrios and Cortez were arrested and b...
The Wasco Animal Shelter has been temporarily closed since mid-March when all workplaces began closing to walk-in customers due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The shelter is currently closed to the public for all viewings and adoptions,” Fidel Lara, one of the two animal control specialists at the shelter, said Monday. “As of now, we are not full. We have room so we can pick up more animals.” Lara stated that the shelter is only responding to emergency calls yet continues to pick up stray animals. “We are not euthanizi...
In this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, local school districts will be implementing a pass/don’t pass system for students, including seniors who are approaching graduation. Schools will pass those students who were receiving a grade of A, B, C or D at the end of the first semester, spanning the beginning of school to Christmas break. The pass/don’t pass will be based on the grades received for the spring semester. Those students who were failing at that time will be given an opportunity to raise their grades in...
Peters Funeral Home held a meal giveaway recently that treated residents to a full barbecue meal, courtesy of Brooklyn Barbecue of Bakersfield. Rick Woody of Peters Funeral Home said that they decided to hold the event to help out the communities who have been good to them through the years. "Times are tough right now. With the virus situation, people having trouble with their job situations and a lot who haven't got their anticipated stimulus check yet, it seemed the right...
The Shafter Press and 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...
Sergeant 1st Class James Madrano doesn't seek out the spotlight and hesitates to push himself on anyone or anything; however, he is currently the commander of the Wasco-Shafter Veterans of Foreign War chapter, which puts him front and center when there are causes to work for. In fact, this past weekend, breakfast burritos were made at the VFW Hall and given out to the homeless by volunteers. Madrano leads the monthly meetings the first Thursday of every month at the VFW Hall...
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Ernesto Bustos Aguilar, 61, of Delano, passed away April 20 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Flocerfina Gregorio, 84, of Bakersfield, passed away April 21 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Marcos Antonio Aldaco Barajas, 40, of Shafter passed away April 21 in Odessa, Texas. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Linda Maxine Beasley, 94, of Shafter passed away April 21 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Sergio Antonio Valle Torres, 61, of Shafter, passed away April 24 in Shafter....
April 21 Roberto Junior Castillas, 38, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of New Stine Road and Sundale Avenue in Bakersfield on an active felony Ramey warrant, obstructing a peace officer and being in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Jose Luis Garnica, 31, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of Oak Avenue and 12th Street for person prohibited to possess ammunition, a person prohibited to possess a firearm and person in criminal street gang carrying a concealed weapon a...
Here’s this week’s challenge, courtesy of the Wasco 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 Tribune, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to [email protected]. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: An unidentified Wasco Merchants player in the 1940s or 1950s. If a reader knows his name and the year he played, let us know at 661...
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...
With the state's Stay at Home order in effect, a lot of people in the community have been missing going to church and fellowshipping with other people in the congregation. A Community Worship Service was held on Saturday afternoon, letting residents fill those gaps. The event, organized by Chris Starrh and Councilmember Chad Givens, was held in the parking lot of the Tin Cup. "Chad mentioned to me that their church had held a service in their parking lot on Easter Sunday, so...
Staff at the Wasco High School ag farm woke up to another vicious dog attack on Sunday. On Wednesday, the school district took another step forward in dealing with the situation by starting the bidding process on fencing for the farm. According to a source who wishes to remain anonymous, the ag teacher and the farm manager have done all they can do to protect the animals. "Eight dead babies and two of three does [breeding goats] may have to be put down." Said the source, who...
Several food-service businesses in Wasco are feeling the effect of the almost two months' long quarantine. Restaurants such as Catrina's Mexican Grill and Cantina on F Street reopened Saturday for take-out only. Owner Marcela Bujorquez-Marquez said that the quarantine has hurt business. "We hope re-opening for takeout will help us," she said. "We appreciate our customers continuing to order from us." Customers are asked to call ahead (661-758-3435) and place their order. When...
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