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#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER Yard Sale: 312 Pine St., Shafter. Sat., Nov. 30, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Men and women clothing, household items and misc. WASCO #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 1-day vacation. Tax deductible, Free towing, All paperwork taken care of. Call 844-491-2884 (Cal- SCAN) #3 CAMPER/RV #4 MISC. FOR RENT #5 MISC. FOR SALE OXYGEN -- Anytime. Anywhere! No tanks...
Micaela Luviano, 83, of Lost Hills, passed away Nov. 18 in Baldwin Park. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Alfredo Ocampo Rivera, 52, of Wasco, passed away Nov. 16 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
Helen Gafner was born in Bakersfield, California on Aug. 2, 1926 to Andrew and Mary (Mertz) Barling. Helen was married to Roy Gafner for over 50 years and together they raised their children, Richard and Karen. Helen was a secretary at Wasco High School for over 20 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother lovingly known as Gigi. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the love of her life. Helen passed away on Nov. 21,...
A joint funeral service officiated by Pastor Jeff Chandler was held Nov.25, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield for Izetta Agnew Camp, 92, and her husband Donald Max Camp Sr., 94, who died peacefully at home within days of each other surrounded by their family. Private interment will follow. Izetta was the fourth of five children born to Edwin Hugh Agnew and his wife, Izetta Pruitt Agnew, in Starr, S.C., where he was a distinguished farmer. Together with her...
A joint funeral service was officiated by Pastor Jeff Chandler Nov. 25, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield for Donald Max Camp Sr., 94, and his wife, Izetta Agnew Camp, 92, who died peacefully at home within days of each other surrounded by their family. Private interment will follow. Don was one of two children born to cotton pioneer Wofford Benjamin (W.B.) Camp Sr. and Georgia Anna App Camp while his parents were living on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's...
In a profile of Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant last week, ownership of the eatery was incorrect. It is owned by a family trust, and managed by Sherrie Aguilar. Krista Arrambide is the assistant. The Tribune regrets the error....
Come into the Wasco Animal Shelter and say "hi" to Alfie. He came in as a stray. The chihuahua mix is approximately 1 year old. Alfie was scanned for a microchip and nothing was found. He is great with dogs, but is extremely timid toward staff. He will be available for adoption in Nov. 21. Visit the shelter at 5409 7th St. or call 661-758-7240. (AC19-548) -- Wasco Animal Shelter...
Nov. 18 Anthony Flores, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street on three misdemeanor warrants, trespassing and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Vincenzo Osuna, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for an active felony warrant and trespassing. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Gracy Josefine Vasquez, 29, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of H Street for trespassing. She was cited and released at the scene. Nov. 19 Federico Delatorre, 64,...
Approximately 600 students attended the Palm Avenue Middle School career fair held in the cafeteria last week. Principal Oscar Luna opened the first-ever event Thursday, with students eagerly checking out the different career opportunities. They entered the cafeteria prepared with a list of work-related questions, which often led to more questions and longer conversations between vendors and students. The event began with sixth graders at the business tables with questions in hand, ready to receive a stamp to prove they...
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Santa is coming — Santa Claus is flying in! Stuffed animal giveaway courtesy of Ming Avenue PetSmart. Santa arrives Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Minter Field Air Museum, 401 Vultee Ave., Shafter. NEW: Social media training -- Kern Citizens for Energy will be hosting a FREE social media training on Dec. 9 , 5:30-8 p.m., at the Wasco Public Library, Partnering with the Downtown Business Association. Dinner will be provided. Call 661-327-1698 for reservations, or email i...
Approximately 600 students attended the Palm Avenue Middle School career fair held in the cafeteria last week. Principal Oscar Luna opened the first-ever event Thursday, with students eagerly checking out the different career opportunities. They entered the cafeteria prepared with a list of work-related questions, which often led to more questions and longer conversations between vendors and students. The event began with sixth graders at the business tables with questions in...
Former Wasco substation Sergeant Ian Chandler, now a commander in the Kern County Sheriff's Department, died last week, one day before his 49th birthday. No cause was given for his death on Nov. 17, according to the department. Chandler had been promoted to the commander's post in June, after 20 years in a variety of roles. His funeral was held on Tuesday morning at Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church in Bakersfield. Speaking at the service were Sheriff Donny Youngblood and...
A joint funeral service was held at First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield on Monday for local pioneers Donald and Izetta Camp, who passed away just days of each other last week in Bakersfield, after sharing over 70 years together. Donald Camp Sr., who with his family, operated one of the most well-known farming institutions in the area. He was born in Shafter, while his parents, Wofford Benjamin (W.B.) Camp Sr., and his wife, Georgia Anna Camp, were living at the U.S....
