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Businesses adjust again to purple tier
After Kern County dropped back to the purple tier, businesses have become more stringent about the wearing of masks and social distancing. Residents were warned a week in advance that the numbers...
Wasco High principal steps up to assistant superintendent
Principal Kevin Tallon led the students and staff at Wasco High School by example when he displayed kindness and compassion. He has always had an open-door policy and visitors are welcome. A 1995...
Governor puts almost all of state in purple tier
Gov. Gavin Newsome has put the brakes on with regard to reopening, citing that because of double the number of covid-19 cases since last week, the state is back down to the most-restrictive tier. The state was warned last week by Newsom that the...
Veterans honored during first-ever virtual ceremony
Veterans Day is the one day of the year when America recognizes its veterans in all branches of the United States military and honors each of them by thanking them for their service to our country....
Movie night brings community together safely
The Recreation and Parks Department of Wasco put on its second movie night at Barker Square. The movie “Angry Birds” was enjoyed by many residents who knew this was probably going to be the last...
Love Wasco brings community together amid pandemic
It's been a long time since a physical event has taken place in town, and Canyon Hills started off the Thanksgiving season with a free outdoor clothing and lunch giveaway. Attendees were all grateful...
Kern may go to Purple Tier
The news is currently grim for Kern County due to the increase in covid-19 cases. The state is threatening to move Kern County back to the purple tier; however, the county has been given another week...
Wasco State Prison warden retires
John Sutton, warden at the Wasco State Prison, is retiring Nov. 20. Last week on Nov. 4, the prison held a luncheon in Sutton's honor, recognizing his many years of service for the Department of...
2 die in crash on Highway 46
Two people died after a crash Monday, Nov. 9. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office reported Alexi Jovani Murillo, 31, of Wasco, was driving a BMW that collided with a Honda drive by Celeste Christine...
Kern County could lose red tier status
The county could lose its red tier status due to a change in metrics by the governor. “The governor has created a new metric – positivity rate — and Wasco is currently at 7.5%,” Assistant to...
Spooky and safe
Families experienced a different kind of Halloween event as the Wasco Library parking lot was turned into a social distanced Trunk or Treat event. Cars filed through one at a time as kids accepted...
Miller recalls fond memories of Wasco High
This is part of an ongoing series featuring Wasco High graduates. Growing up in the 1950s, segregation was a part of everyday life for John Miller. "I attended segregated schools beginning with Dunbar...
Wasco parks district seeks grant to upgrade pools
The Recreation and Parks District is applying for a $8.2 million grant for two new pools. The board unanimously voted to put in the pools, board member Sharon Sharp said. Sharp said that the grant has a Dec. 14 deadline and is part of Proposition...
Groups of students to return to the Wasco classrooms
Small groups of students will return to school Oct. 26, Wasco High School Principal Kevin Tallon announced. Tallon said because the county is now in the red tier, which allows schools to bring students back for in-person instruction, small groups of...
Wasco moves into red tier
Many think the number 13 is an unlucky number, but for Kern County and Wasco residents, Tuesday, Oct. 13 was a lucky day. The county officially moved from the purple tier to the red tier, which means...
Wasco City Council candidates forum helps inform voters
The six City Council candidates - four from District 2 and two from District 4 - gathered Oct. 7 for a forum at Life House Church. Wasco Woman's Club member and forum moderator Jill Drescher,...
Forum announced for WUHSD candidates
On Monday evening, Oct. 19, the Wasco Union High School District board candidates will have a forum beginning at 6 p.m. The forum will be available for attendees on Wasco Is on Facebook at that time. Even though Kern County is now in the red tier,...
Wasco library opening with restrictions
The Wasco Library will be opening up and providing limited service. Kern County is attempting to keep as many libraries open as possible during this pandemic. As the county moves from the purple tier...
Adventist Health thriving one year later
Adventist Health owned by Dr. Isaac Sanchez opened up a year ago at 1040 7th St. Inside the office, the waiting room chairs are now safely distanced and each patient is greeted by a receptionist...
WUHSD district preparing for reopening
Special education, English learners, homeless and at-risk students could return to in-person instruction as soon as Oct. 27, reported Assistant Superintendent Rob Cobb at the Oct. 8 board meeting. Cob...
Man in critical condition after shooting
A man was seriously injured Saturday after a shooting in Wasco. On Oct. 10, deputies were dispatched at 9 p.m. to the 1000 block of 16th St. where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The man was alert and conscious and airlifted to Kern...
Wasco Frosty King family impresses by its customer service
Frosty King has been in the same family for over 35 years, and Mohamed Pazou is currently running the Wasco restaurant. The family is originally from Hanford where they owned a liquor store until...
The Wonderful Company awards 15 covid-19 grants
The Wonderful Company has awarded 15 grants through its $1 million Covid-19 Relief Fund. Recipients include Central California Food Bank, Maple Elementary School, Kern County Library, Buttonwillow...
Purple today, red next week?
Even though Kern County remains in the purple tier, the fourth-highest risk group, of the governor’s four-tier program, many in the county are hoping that with the decline in positive tests during...
Pandemic affecting all local fundraising
Small businesses, schools and sports are not the only activities that have been affected by the covid-19; local nonprofits have also generated less revenue due to the pandemic. Nonprofits and...
