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Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic that Shafter and the rest of the country are facing, Toni Frantz of the Distinguished Young Women of Shafter program has announced a postponing of the program that had been scheduled for Friday, March 20. “After weighing the options and going back and forth, we are postponing the DYW program,” she said Monday. Frantz said they are following state and local guidelines and will be rescheduling the program in May or June. “We are working on finalizing a future date.” For over 45 years in Shaf...
In a special meeting held on Tuesday night, the Shafter City Council unanimously ratified a declaration of a local state of emergency as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The action's main goals, according to new City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez, are to allow him, in the position he began just that day, to activate and direct the efforts of the city's emergency response and to coordinate efforts with other agencies and partners with responsibilities for the health and safety...
Kern County Superintendent of Schools Mary Barlow announced that all public schools in Kern County will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 18, following recommendations of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Kern County Public Health Department. Shafter High Shafter High Principal Russell Shipley said that the move makes sense and is the best action to keep our students and staff safe and healthy. "This is something that we have never had to deal with before, but...
All of the spring sports in Kern County High Schools have been suspended at least until April 14. The California Interscholastic Federation says that there is still a possibility of the sports programs saving the remainder of their seasons if it is deemed safe to do so according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and the Kern County Public Health Department. Principal Russell Shipley said that they are still waiting on word from the CIF of any updates to the situation....
With the schools, libraries, Learning Center and the majority of gatherings being cancelled, restaurants in Shafter are still open for business. There have been a few modifications, as the fast food restaurants, including McDonalds (bottom), Taco Bell (top) and Del Taco, have closed their dining areas and have only their drive-thrus open. This situation is a fluid one, as is the majority of the circumstances in town are, and will be updated weekly....
One distinctly Christian characteristic is the virtue of humility. No one naturally likes to be humble, a word that is rooted in ideas of lowliness, poverty, submission or subjugation, and debasement (Prov 22:22-23; Amos 2:7; Zech. 7:10). Everyone wants to be thought of as great, exalted, in charge, answering to no one; this, of course, is pride, which is rightly regarded as the opposite of humility (it comes from a sinful heart; Mark 7:21-23). Humility became a virtue in the Old Testament, focusing on one’s submission and d...
Shafter High School recognized their Students of the Month recently, with those students named receiving a free lunch and bumper sticker for their vehicles. For a select few, out of this list, they are chosen to be on the Principal's List, which entitles them to a special lunch with Principal Russell Shipley. Students are nominated by their respective teachers who have noticed the students display outstanding work and work ethic for that month. Students who were selected are...
"It has been a very eventful first two days." This could be seen as a major understatement by Shafter's new city manager, Gabriel Gonzalez. Gonzalez began his tenure with the city on Monday. Just one day into his service, he was having to help plan a state of emergency plan with city staff and the City Council. "I am thankful for the wonderful staff that is here and I know that after this situation is resolved, we will work on keeping Shafter a great city." Gonzalez began his...
#1 YARD SALE SHAFTER #1 YARD SALE WASCO Yard Sale: Sat., 3/21 and Sun., 3/22. Wasco. 302 Goldspire Ct. 6 a.m.-? Dining table, couches, twin-bed frames, wall décor, Christmas items and clothes. #2 AUTO/MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali 98,000 miles $8,000 (661) 742-4202 FOR SALE 2005 Chrysler 300, $2,000. Clean tags, NON-OP. NEW parts, custom rims, etc. Needs work. Call 661-340-1544. Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 844-335-2616 (Cal-SCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR,...
Eloy Delgado Arismendez, 66, of Shafter, passed away March 11 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 55, of Shafter, passed away March 6 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Clinton Carr, 59, of Shafter, passed away in March 12. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Naomi Eckels, 79, of Shafter, passed away March 12 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Kenneth L. Lockling, 88, of Shafter, passed away March 16. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. David Lee Hamilton, 70, of...
Doris Miller was involved in the school PTA and a member of the Shafter Methodist Church. She loved and cared for her grandchildren all the time. Survived by daughter Dianne Marie Stewart (Robert Lee Stewart) and grandchildren Phillip Wolff, Sara Wolff, Teresa Wolff (deceased), Bobby Stewart, Krystal Stewart, Taylor Stewart and Brody Stewart; son Michael Miller (deceased); daughter Jeanne Cathaway; grandchildren Jason Jarrett, Rebecca Jarrett, Megan Jarrett, Zachary Douglas...
March 15 Fernando Ortega, 19, was arrested for possession of narcotics for sell/transport and carrying loaded firearm, not in lawful possession. March 14 Jesus Martinez, 38, of Shafter, was arrested on a misdemeanor bench warrant and possession of open container. March 13 Johnny Lopez Garcia, 32, of Shafter, was arrested for false ID, DUI, driving without lights during darkness and driving without a driver’s license. March 12 Ivan Garcia, 35, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: alcohol. March 11 Carmela M...
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 educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK:...
Due to the rapidly changing environment, be aware that scheduled activities may change on a moment’s notice. Check out TheShafterPress.com for updates, and contact event organizers for current status. Event organizers: E-mail [email protected] or call The Press at 661-292-5100 with changes to your activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS CANCELLED: Family Craft Night — Dia del Nino at the Shafter Learning Center Thursday, March 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. CANCELLED: Coffee with a Cop — Coffee and conversation Saturday, March...
The risk of exposure to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has closed the vast majority of schools, offices and businesses in town. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Mary C. Barlow released a statement saying that they were following the recommendations of the Kern County Office of Public Health and are recommending the temporary closures of all county schools as officials continue to step up the fight against the spread of the disease. This applies to all public schools,...
Consumers in Shafter have made it difficult to find staples that are normally readily available. With the residents' growing concern over the COVID-19 pandemic, local stores are working to keep shelves stocked. A trip to Apple Market found no regular bread on the shelves, leaving only some packages of buns and rolls. It was the same result in the aisles containing cases of water. There were no cases of water left, just a very few single bottles available. One customer, Maria...
