Articles from the October 10, 2019 edition
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Fun-filled weekend ready to go
No one can complain there isn't anything to do in Wasco this weekend. On Friday, Wasco plays Cesar Chavez High for its annual Homecoming game, where a queen and her court will be announced. According...
There's a 'good neighbor' in town
Agent Ruth Ramos Yazmin is more than a good neighbor. To many, she is a good friend that exemplifies an old State Farm motto: Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Ramos' agency maintains a high...
UPDATED: Tigers lose to Chavez, 25-14
It was Homecoming last Friday night for the Tigers against Cesar Chavez. Both teams came onto the field ready for battle on a big night for the Tigers, one they lost, 24-17 Chavez was the first to get...
Status of small business at coalition
Higher credit applicants are turning to online lenders over large and small banks when it comes to loans, according to Kelly Bearden, director of CSUB's Small Business Development Center. Bearden...
New Cakes by Karen, and a young owner
A new bakery opened up in Wasco on Tuesday morning. While the location might seem all too familiar, the owner of the shop is new. Cakes by Karen is located where Sweet 7th Street Cupcakes and Cookies...
Community Calendar - Oct. 10, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Wasco Animal Shelter — Donations are welcomed: Dog/cat beds, stainless steel buckets, dog/cat food and pet toys. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. At 5409 7th St. Wasco. Information, 661-758-7240. NEW: Wasco Clean Up — Saturday,...
Mystery History - Oct. 10, 2019
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)...
Pet of the Week - Oct. 10, 2019
Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter to check out Dani. She is a medium female Carolina mix puppy. Dani came in as a stray. She is has a short coat length and is approximately 10 months old. Dani was...
Arrest Report - Oct 10, 2019
Sept. 30 Roberto Alonzo Gonzalez, 57, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of Lily Street for violating a court order. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Manuel Navarro, 36, of Wasco, was arrested at the intersection of 6th Street and Birch...
Tigers hit hard by RFK in first league loss
Robert F. Kennedy High School came out tough Friday night as they hosted the Wasco Tigers, and gave Wasco their first league loss, 45-7. Kennedy struck first and fast with a long touchdown run by...
Classified ads - Oct. 10, 2019
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER MOVING SALE: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-? 1277 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter. Lots of stuff and goodies. 2-Family Yard Sale: Sat., Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 438 Fairhaven Ave., Shafter. Kids, boys, girls, men, women clothing, toys, home décor...
Rotary gets the word on Homecoming -- from the coach
With fall comes football season, and for high schools, Homecoming is all about the week of activities leading up to the football game on Friday night. This Friday night, Wasco High School Tigers will...
Woman's Club gets gift
The Department of Corrections at Wasco State Prison donated $800 to the Wasco Woman's Club this week. The gift will fund several of the club's upcoming projects. "Our annual Special Ed Christmas...
Leadership rewarded at TJ Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were recognized for their leadership during the month of September. What is leadership, anway? "It is setting a good example for others." award winner Adriana...
Options for disposing of hazardous waste
The Kern County Public Works Department is providing dates for collection of household hazardous waste to the outlying communities of Kern County during the month of October. All of these events are 9 a.m.-noon and are for Kern County residents’ ho...
WHS Football Schedule/Results
Day Date Here/Away Opponent Teams Time/Varsity Score Fri 8/23 Non-League Here Tehachapi W, 45-0 Fri 9/6 Non-League Away Madera South L, 42-21 Fri 9/13 Non-League Away North L, 22-8 Fri 9/20 League Here McFarland W, 48-21 Fri 9/27 Non-League Away...