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Woman's Club hosts special prom
The Wasco Woman's Club treated students with special needs from Wasco High School to a Cinco de Mayo-themed prom, where they enjoyed an afternoon of dancing, laughter and memories. Leo Chavez is a special education teacher at Wasco High School. "Our kids get super excited about the prom. It's a...
Kern Sheriff’s office seeks help finding shooter in 2020 murder
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating the shooter from a murder over four years ago. Ricardo Lopez Jr., 22, was found dead in an orchard near Corn Camp Road and Highway 58 in Buttonwillow in December 2020. He was found with a gunshot to his head and […]
Shafter getting new bike lanes to suppress air pollution
Community-based efforts to reduce air pollution in Shafter are bringing a special benefit to city residents: new bike lanes. Board members of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District voted two weeks ago to set aside $1.275 million to paint and resurface, as necessary, 5 miles of existing roadways for use by bicyclists.
Delano elementary students giving back to their teachers for appreciation week
Teacher appreciation week is being celebrated across the nation, here in Delano, students have worked hard to ensure that their teachers and staff also feel loved and appreciated this week.
Cinco de Mayo alive at Shafter festival
The Shafter Cinco de Mayo Festival was held on Saturday, complete with a parade downtown and a slew of activities at Mannel Park following the parade. The parade was led by this year's Grand Marshal, Diana Burnett, who retired this past year as the highest-ranking female officer in the department's history, retiring as the assistant chief of police.
Wonder Bridge in Lost Hills, California, Boasts a Unique Design Inspired by the “Curl of a Lizard’s Tail”
Spanning over the Paso Robles Highway on the eastern outskirts of Lost Hills, California, the Wonder Bridge has emerged as a striking pedestrian structure crafted by the US-based firm SPF:architects. Completed recently, this architectural marvel serves as a vital link, connecting the northern expanse of Lost Hills Park to the south, housing a preschool and College Prep Academy. Before the construction of the Wonder Bridge, the town of Lost Hills was divided by a bustling highway, posing a significant obstacle for pedestrians due to its busy traffic flow and lack of controlled intersections. Recognizing this challenge, SPF:architects strategically positioned their design adjacent to the park, aiming to seamlessly merge functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Man charged with spray-painting McFarland City Hall, police station
A man was charged with vandalizing the McFarland Police Station on Saturday, according to a search warrant and the Kern County Superior Court website. According to the warrant from the McFarland Police Department submitted to the courts, Steven Michael Henry was arrested Monday after he was suspected of spray-painting the front doors of the police department and City Hall building on Saturday.
City makes progress on PAL building
Wasco moved forward with the construction rehabilitation phase of the Police Activity League building, accepting a bid from Crosswhite Construction Inc. for $498,684 and up to an additional $150,000 for changes, with hopes to get outside funding to help pay for the project. On Dec. 28, 2022, the city received...
Embracing mental wellness at event
College Community Services, Wasco Child, will celebrate May Mental Health Awareness Month with an event on Friday, May 17. The organization is an outpatient community-based mental health clinic that provides services to children, adolescents and families struggling with mental illness, substance use challenges and other life struggles. Patty Ortega is...
First Lady General going to State Swim Meet
A Lady General athlete became the first ever to qualify from Shafter High for the State Swimming Championships – male or female. With a first place in the 100 yard butterfly at the Valley Championships, Sara Jane Osborne punched her ticket for the State meet this weekend – by over a full second.
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