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300 new covid cases reported in city
In Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last covid-19 briefing held in December, he stated that he envisioned school reopening by February. School districts are differing in their opinions. Superintendent of the...
Farmers struggle amid pandemic, do not qualify for programs
Farmers have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as they have worked to keep residents fed and many have not been able to qualify for assistance programs. Almost a year after the beginning of...
Animal shelter charging small fee to surrender pets
The Wasco Animal Shelter is currently limiting the amount of surrendered pets it can accept — and for a fee. The shelter is charging a $20 surrender fee while still accepting strays. “Overcrowding can be an issue,” said Animal Control Officer...
Prout has goals, challenges as Shafter mayor
New Mayor Cathy Prout has some goals for the city as Shafter continues to grow during the pandemic. With a 5-0 vote, the council selected Prout to serve as the city's mayor for the next two years....
Shafter residents, board battle over decision to return to in-person learning
The Richland School District has recently implemented a return to classroom plan that has the board, as well as the community, at odds. The district has started a hybrid return to school plan that...
Shafter business can sell, repair guns in city after ordinance change
he City Council approved an ordinance change that would allow the sales and repair of firearms in the city. A zoning change was required to make this possible. A proposed business, which will sell...
Hazardous waste to be collected at event
The Public Works Department will be holding a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, Feb. 13 for anyone needing to dispose of hazardous materials. Due to the coronavirus outbreak and...
300 new covid cases reported in Wasco
In Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last covid-19 briefing held in December, he stated that he envisioned school reopening by February. School districts are differing in their opinions. Superintendent of the...
A big move for The Press and Tribune
The Shafter Press and Wasco Tribune will have new offices beginning Monday, Feb. 1. The paper's new address: 406 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, facing Central Avenue. The City of Shafter is selling the building at 406 Central Ave. where the Press is...
Cameras will be reading license plates
The City Council introduced the Flock Safety Program during its meeting to help deputies read license plates. This program gives the deputies automated license plate reading technology to utilize in...
Ag company prepares land for planting
Frank Sanchez is a busy man, running a business along with being a pastor at New Generation Church. His business, Frank Sanchez Ag LLC, has been grinding trees and prepping orchards for 17 years. "We...
Fiesta Latina Market delivers for free
Fiesta Latina has risen to the challenge of operating during the pandemic, delivering to residents for free. "We deliver to our customers free of charge as a service to our community," said owner...
Mayor receives covid vaccine
Mayor Alex Garcia receives his first covid-19 vaccination on Wednesday, Jan. 6, through his employer at Universal Urgent Care in Bakersfield. He is scheduled for his second dose on Wednesday, Feb....
Deputies find gun during chase
Deputies recently confiscated a gun on Griffith Avenue after a driver fled the scene. On Monday, Jan. 11, Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the 1300 block of Griffith Avenue to...
WUESD superintendent: No return to campus during third quarter
The Wasco Union Elementary School District will not be returning to in-class learning during the third quarter, Superintendent Kelly Richers told school board members at a meeting Jan. 12. "Back when...
City manager: Wasco water issues have receded
City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez said the city is in a good place regarding last summer's water issue. "Well 14 is nearly complete and right now we're not in the peak months that would increase...
Shafter council OKs survey of Highway 43 along Los Angeles Avenue
Highway 43 between Los Angeles and Galpin streets may be expanding after the City Council approved a survey. Shoulder work will be done along this route, increasing the safety of the roadway. The...
Colours Festival canceled for 2021
The Shafter Colours Committee has announced that the 2021 festival has been canceled. "We are sorry that we have had to come to this conclusion, but we will see you all in 2022," said Larry Starrh,...
Virus surges with over 230 new cases in Shafter
The city has seen the number of new cases of covid-19 increase last week, despite campaigns to slow the spread. Last week, there were 237 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to...
Richland schools continue learning from a distance
Richland schools have been utilizing distance learning since the beginning of the pandemic and it has not been easy. Several instances of trouble with connectivity has hindered the process, according to some parents. “I have had a lot of trouble...
Gossamer Grove expands with new series
The Homestead Series by Lennar Homes is now available, as Lennar Homes invites prospective homebuyers to tour the houses through virtual tours, self-guided tours or personal tours by appointment. The...
Roundtable addresses rise in crime
Fresh on the heels of the second homicide in the city in a one-week period, a roundtable discussion was held to address the issue. Hosted by council members Tilo Cortez and Vincent Martinez, the Zoom meeting had over 20 people in attendance including...
Wasco council discusses issue of public safety
The first City Council meeting of the year Tuesday night focused on the issue of public safety in Wasco. Council members hoped to shed light on rising numbers of gun crimes, and an apparent increase in general crime in the community. Thirteen communi...
Company fined for failure to adequately protect workers
Primex, the Wasco nut processor, was fined over $77,000 for violations related to the coronavirus outbreak that took place at the company in June. The violations state that the company failed to...
Wasco was full of ups and downs in 2020
2020 will always be referred to as the Year of the Virus, but the city managed to thrive during the pandemic. Here is a brief look at the year. January In January, at a City Council meeting, three...
