10 years ago: April 6, 2011

The Valley Bible Church, located on 350 Pine St., Shafter, celebrated their 85th anniversary. This year it will be their 95th anniversary.

20 years ago: April 11, 2001

Sergeant Diane Burnett was honored by the Shafter City Council for becoming the first certified homicide investigator in Kern County.

30 years ago: April 10, 1991

Karen Fortenberry was crowned 1991 Shafter High Young Woman of the Year.