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It is with great sadness that the family of Francisco "Kiko" Verdugo announce his passing after a tough battle. He entered the floodgates of Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 33. Kiko will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Rosa Acosta and Simon Verdugo, and siblings Lore, Reyna, Julio, Francisca, Leobardo, Simon and Nelly. Kiko will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews, and the souls he touched throughout his life, including his best friend...
Willie Eugene Abernathy went to be with the Lord on Aug. 29, 2020. Willie was born March 29, 1936, in White, Georgia, to “Son” Marvin Edward Abernathy and “Lee” Sally Leah Abernathy. He lived a very rewarding 84 years, and he did it his way. He is survived by his four children, Mitchell, Michael, Tracy and Amanda; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents, his loving wife Mary Lou, his daughte...
Ana María Barajas de Esparza, 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 18, 2020, at her ranch in Buttonwillow. Ana María was born in Mexicali, México, on Dec. 11, 1953, to her father, Miguel Barajas, and mother, Maria de la Luz Rico del Rio. Ana María grew up in San Diego Buena Vista, Michoacán. She helped raise her eight siblings with her mother, while her father worked in Fresno as a migrant Bracero farm laborer. Life in the ranches of México was different than that...
There was only one table available at Hoyett's on a recent Saturday after 9 a.m. The favorite spot for good food was shutting its doors at 1 p.m. that afternoon. Hoyett and Easter Smothers owned Hoyett's until 1996 when employee Terri Anderson bought it from the couple. Hoyett's opened in 1948, and Hoyett Smothers started working there that year. A friend of Easter's suggested that she head over to the burger place in town and see the new employee, who was Hoyett. Hoyett and E...
Wonderful Company’s senior manager for community programming Kaitlyn Yates wants to remind everyone that the company’s $1 million Wonderful Covid-19 Relief Fund grant opportunity for the Central Valley closes Aug. 31. Those interested are encouraged to apply online before that date. The relief fund was established to support non-profit organizations and schools in the Central Valley. It prioritizes local programs, services and resources that were impacted by the pandemic, either by state and federal budget cuts or in dir...
For Shafter residents who want to give their vehicle a thorough cleaning, it usually means a trip into Bakersfield, or a long two hours in the sweltering heat to do it yourself, battling the weather and the bugs. Fortunately, there is a better alternative, with a full cleaning and detail just a phone call away. The Midas Touch Mobile Car Wash is open seven days a week, offering a variety of levels of service, depending on your needs. Victor Gonzales started his business about...
With many businesses closed or offering reduced services, the challenge of raising funds for local clubs and organizations has been daunting. There can be no events with large gatherings or events that do not follow the safety guidelines put forth by the governor and Kern County. But Shafter and its non-profit organizations are finding creative solutions to today's challenges. For example, the Shafter Kiwanis Club, continuing a tradition that has been going for decades, is...
2 Years Ago: 2000 Former SHS student Eli Espericueta graduated from West Point Military Academy. West is the oldest military academy in the nation. 30 Years Ago: 1990 Judy Soto was crowned SHS homecoming queen. She was escorted by Robert Hernandez. 40 Years Ago: 1980 SHS student Jamie Stewart started writing sports articles for The Shafter Press. Today, Jamie is editor of The Press....
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 [BEGIN ITAL]The Press,[END ITAL] 406 Central Ave., Shafter 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Ron Pierce answered correctly, identifying Bank of America in 1944, as photographed by Don...
Covid-19, civil unrest, political unrest, earthquakes, fires, division, corruption, fear, hate, riots, wars, explosions, killer insects, unemployment, suicide, child trafficking – Welcome to the reality of 2020 in just eight months! Do we have a solution? Do we have an escape from this barrage of negativity and overwhelming bad news? Many people are losing their minds! Some to drugs, others to alcohol. Some to sexual immorality, others to fantasy. Some to work, others to corruption. Some people are just simply going crazy! I...
Nohemy Argueta Garcia, 62, of Wasco, passed away Aug 18 in Los Angeles. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Marcelino Fuentes, 70, of Wasco, passed away Aug 17 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Justin Tyler Herzberg, 36, of Wasco, passed away Aug 19 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Sergio Arturo Rodriguez, 63, of Shafter, passed away Aug 23 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Gilberto Bocanegra, Jr. 38, of Shafter, passed away Aug 24 in Shafter. Basham-Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Laura Deon Smith, 50, of...
NEW: Wasco/Shafter Free Virtual Citizenship Services will be provided by the United Farm Workers (UFW). Beginning October 2, 2020, fee wavier forgiveness will be eliminated. Call (661)324-2500 for information. Clases de ciudadanía virtual gratis servicios echos por United Farm Workers (UFW) empezando Octubre 2/2 /2020para más información llame (661)342-2500 NEW: Wasco/Shafter Saturday Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Wasco Free Will Baptist Church, 944 7th Street will be hosting a food distribution for anyone in need in Wasco/Shafter co...
Aug. 23 Rogelio Barajas, 32, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: alcohol. Edwin Hernandez, 21, of Shafter, was arrested on an outside agency warrant Aug. 22 Jose Reyes Soto, 37, of Shafter, was arrested for burglary in the first degree, burglary in the state of emergency and obstruction of a public officer. Michael Shaye Roberts, 59, of Shafter, was arrested for driving with a suspended license and on an outside agency warrant. Aug. 21 Jose A Colli Tzuc, 37, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct:...
So far, the local schools are pleased with the newly created distance learning being delivered to the students, and they are very pleased with the responses by students engaging in the new system of attending school. Updates at the following sites have been collected: KARL F. CLEMENS ELEMENTARY (PK/K-5) Principal Sam Torres Torres admitted he had a lot of concerns about the beginning of school once the state was mandated to distance learning after opening up for a couple of we...
Richland School District students are getting acclimated to their new reality, which includes raising their hand in class with the click of a button, and only being able to see their friends from a picture on their screen. With the governor's ruling making it necessary for all schools on the watch list to operate virtually, challenges abound but are being handled by a dedicated teaching staff and administration. Superintendent Rosa Romero, who was recently appointed...
With many businesses closed or offering reduced services, the challenge of raising funds for local clubs and organizations has been daunting. There can be no events with large gatherings or events that do not follow the safety guidelines put forth by the governor and Kern County. But Shafter and its non-profit organizations are finding creative solutions to today's challenges. For example, the Shafter Kiwanis Club, continuing a tradition that has been going for decades, is...
In spite of the covid-19 business closures, several local businesses have managed to stay open despite the decrease in customers and loss of income. Some local businesses have even been able to expand Wasco's Delicias Sinaloenses Ice Cream Shop, at 2330 Highway 46, is one of the lucky ones. Opened in April 2019, the shop is owned by Fabiana Hernandez and her husband, Miguel Garcia. Daughter Brianda Garcia manages the business. "You should have seen how busy we used to be on...
he city of Shafter has begun a campaign encouraging residents to wear a mask in public, aiming to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Digital signs have been placed at different points of Lerdo and Central Valley highways. Several residents are still concerned that not enough people are wearing a mask in the downtown and residential areas. Deanna Rodriguez-Root, a member of the Richland Board of Trustees, said more needs to be done to make sure residents are adhering to the...
