Articles from the December 19, 2019 edition
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City won't OK rail pact
Under a new mayor, the City Council voted unanimously not to accept a proposed change to the city agreement with the High-Speed Rail Authority. Tilo Cortez, mayor pro-tem the last year, took Mayor...
WUESD in good financial shape
Wasco schools are in good financial shape, according the latest report of budget revisions. The Wasco Union Elementary School District unanimously approved the first Interim Report representing the...
Kidsgiving: TJ students give to homeless shelter
A new word was created this year at the Kern County Leadership Conference, which included student body officers from local school districts. At the Leadership Conference held in October 2019, the...
Community Calendar - Dec. 19, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW: Seeking all veterans -- A meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Shafter Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave., Shafter. Call Mike Miller for more details, 661-477-9261. Elks’ New Year’s Eve party — Open to the...
Mystery History - Dec. 19, 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)...
Arrest Report - Dec. 19, 2019
Dec. 9 Johnett L. Means, 43, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Stephen Court for battery. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Keyondra Young, 24, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Stephen Court for assault with a deadly...
Pet of the Week - Dec. 19, 2019
Visit the Wasco Animal Shelter and check out Anthony. Anthony came in as an owner-surrender with Alex. Anthony is short-hair male, and is approximately 1 year old. He is not microchipped or altered....
Maria De Los Angeles Corral De Soto
Maria De Los Angeles Corral De Soto was born in Inde, Mexico, on Aug. 2, 1954, to parents Benito Corral and Guadalupe Rocha. Maria moved from Mexico at a young age and was a long-time resident of her...
Classified Ads - Dec. 19, 2019
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale: 12/21, Saturday, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 640 California Ave, Shafter. Clothes, dishes, etc. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE -- 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, non-op. NEW parts, custom rims,...
Prison PIO ready to retire
Wasco State Prison Public Information Officer Martin Herrera is ready for retirement. His last day on the job will be Dec. 26, after a career of 25 years with the State of California Department of...
Report: WUESD improving in academics
Students in the Wasco Union Elementary School District are meeting state academic standards, according to Assistant Superintendent Dave Bowling. John L. Prueitt and Karl F. Clemens have improved in...
OBITUARY: Robert Ashby Woolley
Robert Ashby Woolley, 79, died Dec. 10, 2019, in Everett, Wash., following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his twin sister, Bette Williams; children Kevin Woolley, Sarah Woolley...
OBITUARY: Omega F. Smith
Omega Smith entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Dec. 20, 2019, after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 27, 1936, in Achille, Okla. A long...
