The Shafter Press - Serving the community since 1922

The City Council approved a proposal by American Refuse for the company to service the city residents for trash collection. Earlier this month the council had agreed to use American Refuse for trash...

The city held a community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10 to present the results of a recent online streetscape survey. Concept design renderings were taped to the walls around the room so attendees...

The Shafter Generals traveled to Boron on Friday night to take on the Bobcats with a trip to the Division V semifinals on the line. Shafter gave the Bobcats a battle but Boron was too dominant when...

Palm Avenue Middle School Principal Oscar Luna was appointed as a new board member to the Wasco Recreation and Parks District board. Sharon Sharp was also reappointed to the Wasco Recreation and...

Max Allen Hanner went to be with his Lord doing what he loved, he was a crop duster pilot for 40 years. Max was born in Anthony, Kansas to James and Billie Hanner. During his younger years he...

Shonti Jessica Pimentel passed away on Nov. 7, 2021, in Bakersfield. She was born on Aug. 3, 1976, in Wasco to Jesse and Connie Pimentel. Shonti grew up in Shafter. She graduated from Shafter High...