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To protect public health and community standards in District 4, my office works in partnership with Kern County Code Compliance to mitigate land use violations, public nuisances, and violations of property conditions. Taking proactive measures to reduce safety hazards ensure our friends and neighbors have an equitable living standard. Kern County Code Compliance provides a uniform procedure for code enforcement that ensures all residents of Kern County are equally represented. Supporting the Kern County Public Works Departmen...
Myers, a 3-year-old male Cairn mix, came into the Wasco Animal Shelter as a stray. He works well with staff and other small dogs. He is a little shy toward bigger breeds. It is unknown if he is house or crate trained, and he hasn't been tested with children and cats. Myers will be available Tuesday, Nov. 3. Contact the shelter at 661-758-7240 on Myer's day of availability to set up an appointment. First call, first serve. Staff will get a hold of you during hours of...
It is becoming a sad commentary for Shafter residents to see their city ignored when it comes to services in Kern County. I received a few phone calls from residents who were not happy with Shafter being passed over for a ballot location when the sites were recently announced. There are more than a dozen locations throughout Kern County in each community it seems, except for Shafter and McFarland. These ballot locations make it possible for residents to turn in their ballots...
I have lived in Shafter for 30 years and have seen many positive changes for the city. Let me say that I usually don’t get involved in local politics because we elect people whom we feel will get the job done for the people who elect them. The last few years we have seen a turn of events to suggest that some of our elected City Council members have not served this community well. The division of Council Members has been very apparent to the citizens who voted to put them in office and attend council meetings. We have seen the...
For the past 11 summers we’ve had the privilege of hosting SMBC Sports Camp for sports such as volleyball, wrestling and basketball. I don’t need to tell how big sports are in our culture and are a great “connecting point” into our community. Every camp is followed by a theme that we talk about each day. Our theme last year was “TRAIN,” taken from I Timothy 4:7-8: “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has v...
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Jose Tinoco, 77, of Arvin, passed away Oct. 17, in Arvin. Peters Funeral Home, Arvin. Claudia Beltran, 46, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 18, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Joyce Holman, 82, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 21. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Victor Ramos Jr., 54, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 22 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Orville L Simpson, 79, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 18. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Odie C Miller, 75, of Bakersfield, passed away Oct. 8. Peters...
Carl Dean Mansfield went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at the age of 82. Carl was born April 30, 1938, in Clovis, to Clois (Cates) and Charley Mansfield. Carl moved to Shafter with his parents and siblings around 1950. He attended Shafter High School, where he met Shirley Mae Clayton, and they married in 1955. Carl went to work for Pure Grow, where he worked in farm pest control until the mid-70s, when he changed careers to drive big rigs for Thompson...
1 Years Ago: Nov. 3, 2010 Exchange student Lui Shuer, also known as Effy, originally from China, visited with the Shafter Rotary Club. Her hosted family was Lori Williamson and Pete Chavez. 20 Years Ago: Oct. 25, 2000 The California State Library published an Easy Reading Voter's Guide Booklet for voters. 30 Years Ago: Oct. 31, 1990 Shafter High Generals cornerback and wide receiver Shane Clark was named player of the week. Nov. 7, 1990: Shafter General's and the Wasco...
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: 1994 Shafter High Junior Miss...
Ongoing Warm clothing drive — District 4 Supervisor David Couch is collecting blankets, coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. Donations will benefit families in District 4. To schedule an in-person pickup, call 661- 868-3680. Utility bills — The City of Wasco reminds residents that the city’s official website is the only authorized avenue to pay your utility bill online. Covid-19 testing — There will be free covid-19 testing at the Wasco Library, 1102 7th St., Wasco. If you have insurance, they will be billed. Appointments...
Oct. 25 Jose Reyes Soto, 38, of Shafter, was arrested for battery, obstruction of a public officer and trespassing on railroad property. Nicholas Medrano, 29, of Shafter, was arrested for disorderly conduct: under the influence drug and alcohol. Juan Carlos Rocha, 47, of Shafter, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury onto spouse, assault with a deadly weapon and felon in possession of a firearm. Oct. 23 Carlos DeLeon, 41, of Shafter, was arrested for destroying and concealing evidence, carry a concealed dirk/dagger and...
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 School in Vado, New Mexico," Miller, who currently resides in Bakersfield, said. "I then went to Booker T. Washington School in Las Cruces and finally to George Washington Carver School in Eloy, Arizona. When we finally moved to Wasco, I went to Thomas Jefferson Middle School and...
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 craft bags and candy from waiting volunteers. Hosted by the city, the library and Assemblyman Rudy Salas, groups gathered at decorated trucks to delight the children. Library staff members Tina Garcia, Shellie Ornelaz, Laura Medina and Ethen Picman were busy handing out craft bags...
Jewelry, soaps, crafts, homemade bread and more from 30 vendors were stockpiled high on tables last Saturday for the bazaar at the Gathering Church. Over 300 shoppers gathered at the church on Highway 43 to peruse the wares, beginning to check off their holiday wish lists. Shafter business owner Elizabeth Schull faced the challenge of the pandemic head on. Named after her daughter, Simply Serenity Boutique sells high-end clothing for children, brand-name clothes that are eithe...
As the pandemic surges, Dignity Health is stressing the need for residents to get their flu shots. "With the coronavirus out there, it is important to get protected from influenza," said Nora Garza, health screening specialist for Dignity Health. "The governor is calling it a "twindemic." We know that covid-19 can kill you, and influenza can kill you, so the two together would be a very deadly combination." Last Saturday, cars lined the street to the Shafter Aquatic Center as...
