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City to revisit veterans plaque
After four people urged them to revisit the issue at Tuesday's meeting, the City Council agreed to take another look at the placement of another plaque at the new Veterans Memorial. The council had de...
Panel working on plan to improve air quality
With the passage of AB 617, a steering committee was formed to submit a Community Emissions Plan by October. Shafter was selected as one of two communities in the San Joaquin Valley to be the pilot programs in the effort to reduce emissions in the...
Business chief Meadows sees bright future for city
The City of Shafter has built a reputation in the past two decades of attracting new businesses, as well as becoming one of the most financially stable cities in the state. This reputation is...
Shafter Recreation offers summer fun for kids
The Shafter Recreation and Parks District is holding its second annual Summer Day Camp for local kids up to eighth grade. According to Camp Director Elia Torres, last year they did not have a place...
Kids learn about big race at VBS
Shafter's Ford Theater was the site of a Community Vacation Bible School that drew almost 100 children this week. The theme is "The Incredible Race" and the kids had a chance to participate in a big r...
Man denies driving in fatal crash
A man who was involved in a fatal car accident in May has denied being the driver of the vehicle, according to recently filed court documents. On May 31, Shafter Police were dispatched to Santa Fe Way, just south of Burbank Street, in connection...
Concert in the Park Sunday
The Shafter Community Band will be performing at Mannel Park on Sunday, July 21, at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and join them for a free night of music under the stars. The band will be playing a variety of jazz tunes as this ensemble displays the...
Shafter's DYW competing at state level
Shafter's Distinguished Young Woman, Kristen McGuire, will be competing in Bakersfield at the state competition from July 14-21. The event will be held at California State University, Bakersfield, in...
Is city ready for disaster?
The earthquakes and aftershocks over the past week in Ridgecrest make communities evaluate their readiness in the event a disaster such as those temblors hit here. There were several fires that were...
A big bang at SHS
At the holiday celebration at Shafter High School on Wednesday night, the sky was lit up like, well, the Fourth of July. The event was put on by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce with the support of sev...
True Value set for ribbon cutting
True Value Hardware in Shafter is inviting the community to attend its grand opening celebration that will take place next month, complete with fun activities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According...
Kids learn about patriotism at SYC
The Shafter Youth Center program, sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Kern, played host to a number of guests last week as they celebrated Patriot Week. Director Angie Nelson said that the...
Council OKs 3rd-party counsel
The City Council voted 3-2 to approve a resolution to hold a city charter study session that will include the City Council members, the city manager, the city attorney – and a third-party attorney s...
Rotary recognizes long-time public servant
The Shafter Rotary Club presented an award to Captain Diana Burnett of the Shafter Police Department, recognizing her 27 years of service to the community. The Rotary Club awards those who serve the...
Local church helping kids take down competition
The Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church is holding their 11th annual Wrestling Camp this month, helping local grapplers with techniques, strategies and moves. Led by Pastor Pat Coyle and a group of...
Focus on Local Business - July 4, 2019
It doesn't matter what your need is when it comes to your vehicle, be it a simple smog check to an engine overhaul, Shafter Transmission and Smog can keep you "in tune" with your car or truck. Don...
City celebrates holiday with a bang
The night sky was lit up with an array of colors on Wednesday night as Shafter celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with its annual Fireworks Show at Shafter High School. Gates opened at 6 p.m. as...
5 of years of commitment bears fruit
The Shafter Learning Center celebrated its fifth birthday on Tuesday night with a party that included activities for the children, tours of the facilit, and a number of organizations on hand giving...
No more recycling bin at aquatics cengter
For those who are concerned about the environment in Shafter and wanting to make the city a little more eco-friendly was dealt a blow recently when a recycling bin located in the parking lot of the...
Dancers go back in time
The Planet Dance team took the audiences on a trip back to the 80s when they presented their Mid-Year Gala on Saturday at the Fred Starrh Performing Arts Center at Shafter High School. The theater...
UPDATE: Body found in silo ID'd as Bakersfield man
[[he body found in the silo was that of Allen Jeffrey Stracener, 26, of Bakersfield, the Kern County Sheriff's Department said in a press release on Wednesday, June 27.] The Kern County Coroner’s...
Sky is the limit for local kids at VBS
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church hosted their annual Vacation Bible School and had a great turn out. The theme this year was "SKY." The kids learned that no matter what is going on in their lives,...
Vanguard medical celebrating 5 years
It has been five years since a group of local physicians and administrators decided to form a corporation that would give the residents of Shafter, Wasco and the surrounding communities a...
Local swimmers sting the competition
The Shafter Stingrays continued the competition season with a strong performance at the recent Lakeside meet, held at Garces High School on Saturday. With a total of 23 swimmers competing in 69...
Jr. High principal is interim superintendent
The resignation of Superintendent of Richland School District's Dago Garcia will take effect on June 30, and Richland Junior High Principal Rosa Romero has been named interim superintendent,...
