Shafter man arrested after weapons found
A man was arrested in Shafter after a search warrant led officers to find illegal weapons and ammunition. The Shafter Police Department said on Sept. 12, officers executed a search... — Updated 10/2/2023
WHS Tigers show their pride at Homecoming
Wasco High School held its 2023 Homecoming with a week-long lineup of activities in preparation for the big football game against Golden Valley of Bakersfield. The theme was Tigers... — Updated 10/2/2023
SHS implementing new policy at home football games
Shafter High School is implementing a new policy regarding attendance at home football games. The high school is encouraging families as a part of the Shafter community to attend... — Updated 10/2/2023
Torch Run stops in Shafter
Tribute to Fallen Heroes holds an annual Memorial Torch Run, beginning in Eugene, Ore., and runs for 22 days through the western United States, paying tribute to fallen soldiers... — Updated 10/2/2023
Cars and Coffee unites vehicle aficionados
Wasco Cars and Coffee is an organization for automotive enthusiasts to unite for fellowship and community activism. "We meet over coffee and talk about our car builds, which... — Updated 10/2/2023
Coach Claude Gilbert highlights SHS 60-year reunion
The Shafter High Class of 1963 had their 60-year reunion at Hodels Saturday, Sept. 23. Senior Class President Tom Ware chaired the event. Planning the event were Sharon Hair,... — Updated 10/2/2023
Shafter receives statewide award for library effort
The City of Shafter has received the Helen Putnam award from the League of California Cities for its work on reopening the Shafter Library. Shafter was in danger of having no... — Updated 10/2/2023
Corrections - Sept. 23, 2023
In the story last week about the city’s purchase of equipment for the new Police Department, some of the amounts were misstated.. The amended staff report for the total costs of the body cameras and Tasers should be... — Updated 10/2/2023
First Friday event slated for Oct. 6
The City of Shafter will be holding another First Friday event on Oct. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Square on Central Avenue in Shafter. The event is a continuation of a... — Updated 10/2/2023
Home-grown talent rocks the house
David Armendariz, Jr., known as DJ Nonsense, has brought his talent to the community for five years. He is passionate about music and loves to entertain with his unique style and... — Updated 10/2/2023
Generals stay undefeated, beat Taft
The Shafter Generals improved to 2-0 in SSL play, beating the Taft Wildcats on Friday night 41-16. Shafter had another slow first quarter, allowing the Wildcats to take a 9-0 lead... — Updated 10/2/2023
Death Notices - Sept. 28, 2023
Vaughan Justice, 85, of Tehachapi, passed away Sept. 9, in Tehachapi. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Maria Teresa Perez, 73, of Wasco, passed away Sept. 12, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Patricia Isabel Marquez, 60,... — Updated 10/2/2023
Jessie Lee Rosales
On Sept. 12, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m., Jessie Lee Rosales, brother, father and grandfather, passed away at age 74 from prolonged health complications and surviving a stroke... — Updated 10/2/2023
Arrest Report - Sept. 28, 2023
Sept. 15 Joshua Oros, 29, of Shafter, was arrested in the 200 block of California Avenue for possession of a controlled substance, battery with serious bodily injury and on a bench warrant/failure to appear on a misdemeanor... — Updated 10/2/2023
Mystery History - Sept. 28, 2023
Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your... — Updated 10/2/2023
Classified Ads - Sept. 23, 2023
To see this week's Classified Ads, click on the e-edition icon at the top of the... — Updated 10/2/2023