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The students GROW Academy are getting an up-close and personal experience in what is involved in bringing food to their tables. According to Row Academy Principal Lacie Harris, the edible schoolyards are an important and useful tool in educating students on what is involved in getting food produced and served. Students at the K-8 charter school participate in every phase of the edible garden, from planting, watering, harvesting and helping prepare the food for their lunches. "Our children don't...
Jon Johnston, a former mayor, City Council member and community leader for over two decades, died last week. He was 83. Johnston served on the council for many years, as well as being mayor beginning in 2012. Johnston began his service on the council in 1998. He also was a member on the Shafter Kiwanis board for many years. Johnston was active in the community, serving on several city and school committees, and was active in his church, Shafter's First Southern Baptist Church. Johnston was...
Tony Mestaz, of Shafter, has qualified for the Spartan Trifecta World Championships to held in Sparta, Greece, Nov. 3-6. Mestaz has been competing in the Sparta events for years, with a number of medals collected in different events.He worked his way up to the Trifecta level, which allows him to compete in three different phases of the race. Mestaz was recently interviewed by KBAK to discuss his accomplishments. The Trifecta award is given to participants who finish three different levels of...
In a continuing series of difference-makers in Shafter, we turn the spotlight on local woman Brandi Root, who has kept Shafter moving for over a decade. Brandi Root has been serving the community of Shafter for over a decade, helping them keep moving and healthy. Root is a licensed Zumba instructor who teaches classes at several locations throughout Kern County, including classes at the Walker Senior Center in Shafter. Root has taught at local schools, as well as for the Shafter Recreation...
The Minter Field Air Museum will have original copies of World War II surrender documents on display on the anniversary of the event. At 11 a.m. on Sept. 3, an exhibit highlighting the surrender of the Japanese in 1945 will open at the museum in Shafter. On Sept. 2, 1945, the Japanese officially surrendered, marking the end not just to World War II, but to 15 years of Japan's military rampage across Asia. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, along with Admiral Chester Nimitz and Admiral William F. "Bull"...
Wasco High School hosted its annual Back to School Night this week to give parents and students an opportunity to clearly understand the expectations of teachers and the school as a whole. Principal Sunni Dobbs welcomed the audience and said she is looking forward to a successful year, but that it could only happen working together. She also thanked the teachers, because "they are the ones that make the magic happen every day," she said. Kevin Tallon, acting superintendent, gave a brief...
A student carried a loaded firearm and marijuana on the Wasco Independence High campus until school staff seized the items on Monday, a Kern County Sheriff's Office advisory report. School staff secured the firearm without incident and contacted the sheriff's office. When officers arrived, they found a loaded 9mm"ghost gun" – an illegally manufactured firearm. The sheriff's office said it appeared to be an isolated incident, and there was no ongoing threat to students. No intention to harm s...
As activities restart and businesses reopen, we will try to update readers on the status of events and activities throughout the area. Please contact Erica Soriano with additions and changes at [email protected] or call 661-292-5100 by Monday at 4 p.m. for that week’s paper. ANNOUNCEMENTS Wasco Rose Parade – Saturday, Sept. 10. Starts at 10 a.m. on 7 th and D streets to Poplar Avenue and ends at Barker Park. Wasco Rose Festival starts at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Barker Park. Shafter construction notice – East Euclid Avenue, betwe...
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, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@ The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Back to school in 1992, from left, Dennis Cruz, Teresa Barton and Rosie Cota....
Aug. 22 Armando Hernandez Garcia, 27, of Shafter, was arrested at North Central Valley Highway and Jack Avenue for driving without license, showing a false ID to specific public officer and DUI: alcohol. Aug. 24 Dirk Barton Flores, 46, of Shafter, was arrested on Central Avenue and Lerdo Highway on a bench warrant/failure to appear on misdemeanor charge and on an outside warrant. Marshall Lewis Robinson, 32, was arrested at Cobble Creek and Jade on an outside warrant. Mario Ernesto Enriquez, 45, of Shafter, was arrested on Cherry Avenue on an...
1 years ago: 2012 Baker Hughes, the oilfields and energy technology company, had its grand opening at the Wonderful Industrial Park. 40 years ago: Sept. 8, 1982 Dr. Jae J. Kim opened his practice in Shafter. He graduated from the China Medical University in Taiwan in 1971. He received his training at the Veterans Medical Center in Pennsylvania. --Compiled by Erica Soriano...
The 2022 Miss Wasco Rose Queen will be selected at the high school auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 8. The Tribune has been profiling the candidates each week. Earlier articles appear on the web site at wascotrib.com. A limited number of tickets are available, can can be purchased on the official Rose Queen Instagram page or from any contestant, and at the door if any are left. The Miss Wasco Rose Queen contestants have been working hard preparing for the upcoming pageant to ensure the event is...
The Wasco Rose Festival kicks off next Thursday, Sept. 8, with the Miss Wasco Rose Queen competition at the Wasco High School auditorium, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are available on the Miss Wasco Instagram page, from any contestant, or at the door (if there are tickets left). Single tickets are $18 ($20 at the door); VIP tickets with preferred seating upstairs are $50. The Wine and Roses even, presented by the Elk Ladies, is Friday night, Sept. 10, at the Elks Lodge, 16694 Wasco Ave., from 6 to 10 p.m. The wine-and-craft beer reception will...
The Shafter Commanders youth football program is preparing for its first games of the season, which will be played on Saturday, Sept. 10. The opponents have not been named yet. "The Bakersfield teams got their equipment late, so they hadn't prepared the schedule yet. We should know our schedule in the next day or two, " said Freshmen Coach Louis Torres. The Commanders are a part of the Golden Empire Youth Football program. They compete against other county schools. "Just about every high school...
The Wasco Bengals cheer team will kick off their season in September. They cheer at all Golden Empire Youth Tackle Football and Cheer League football games in the area, including competitions with Delano, Shafter and Tehachapi teams. "Our organization is unique because we are a small community, and we see each other as family. The goal is to mold these girls to be the best they can be," Cynthia Torres, cheer representative for the Bengals, said, She said she loves seeing the girls grow up, with...
At a special meeting, the City Council continued its discussion about the water and sewer rate study currently underway. This was a followup to a presentation held in June. Under the current rate structure, the base monthly water bill includes a large allowance of water, which most customers never exceed. For those that do exceed the base allowance, additional costs are added to the monthly bill. The State of California has begun implementation of water usage targets well below the city's...
The monthly covid vaccination clinic was back this past weekend, and once again, Wasco residents who were vaccinated received a $50 Visa gift card. Through the leadership of Mayor Gilberto Reyna and the council, the City of Wasco provided this incentive by allocating $25,000 to fund the program. "So far, it has been successful. We have, on average, vaccinated about 90 people at each clinic over several months since we started this program, and we will continue to give the gift cards as long as...
The Shafter High Generals stayed undefeated on the season with a 20-19 victory over the Arvin Bears on Friday night. This year's team is a very young one, and they showed some growing pains on Friday night, with several miscues on offense and a couple of lapses in the defense in the first half. Arvin opened the scoring with a running touchdown. The drive began with a Shafter turnover, one of three in the first half for the Generals. Koa Rhodes, who had such a dominant performance in the win...
The Wasco High Tigers football team, after a bye week, will be playing their home opener on Friday night against the Monache Marauders. Wasco is 1-0 this season after a road win against the South High Rebels. The Tigers, who went 10-1 last year, with their only loss to Frontier who just beat the Bakersfield High Drillers last week, has plenty of talent back from last year, with a chance to have another outstanding season. The Tigers are currently ranked #6 in the Central Section’s Division IV s...
How many of you know what a tattoo is? Before anybody gets defensive, I’m not preaching against tattoos. It is your body. If you want tattoos, more power to you. I don’t. But that’s me. Anyways, do you know how a tattoo is applied? The tattoo artist takes a torture device, a needle, and he runs ink into your skin with it to leave an image on your skin. How long does the tattoo stay on your skin? [BEGIN ITAL]It is permanent!![END ITAL] It stays forever. As long as you have skin, you will have...
Maria Loreto Nieblas, 67, of Wasco passed away Aug. 24, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Luis Contreras, 60, of Wasco passed away Aug. 26, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Tammy Kay Blackburn, 62, of Bakersfield passed away Aug. 28, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Jon William Johnston, 83, of Shafter passed away Aug. 27, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
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Simba came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He is approximately 2 years old, a male German shepherd mix. He is great with staff and has not been tested with other dogs. It is unknown if Simba is house/crate trained at the time. Dogs are not tested with children; his behavior with them is unknown. Simba will be available for adoption on Sept. 9. Simba is microchipped, but no information is found in the microchip. Everyone is welcome to adopt from our facility, and we like to give...
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School announced last week's Super Students. Criteria for selection are significant improvement in math, showing kindness to all friends, respect, hard work, following class procedures and helping other students understand new concepts. Front row, from left: Stephanie Tamayo (2nd grade), Kevin Martinez (1st) and Adriana Montes (K) Middle row, from left: Ami Zamaniego (5th), Dayra Villavicencio (4th) and Alex Angel (3rd) Back row, from left: Vice Principal Anabel...
Jon William Johnston was born in Wasco on Jan. 12, 1939, to parents William and Pauline (Douglas) Johnston. He attended Richland School and Shafter High, graduating with the class of 1956, "Go Generals!" After a 40-year career as a retail clerk, Jon was elected to the Shafter City Council in 1999. He served 16 years, including a term as mayor in 2013-14. Jon also served the City of Shafter on the Planning Commission 2017-20. He was active for many years in the First Southern Baptist Church,...
