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Arrests for May 28-29

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Arrests for May 28-29

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has decided not to list the addresses of arrestees.See the Story

With win, Shafter baseball in Valley Championship – again

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With win, Shafter baseball in Valley Championship – again

The Shafter High baseball team beat the South High Spartans on Friday in the Central Section Division V semifinals, 4-3, giving them a trip to Visalia for the Valley Championship game on Saturday. The Generals will be attempting to repeat as Valley Champions. Last season, the Generals became the first Shafter High baseball team to win a Valley championship. This season, Shafter has an overall...Read Article

Headlines in History - May 29, 2025

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Headlines in History - May 29, 2025

5 years ago: June 9, 1975 The Shafter City Council approved construction on 48 apartments on Los Angeles, still the Tropicana Apartments. The Richland School District had 380 students graduating in 1975. Richland Junior High had 224, and Shafter High had 156 graduates. --Compiled by Erica...Read Article

Mobile health services come to SHS

A mobile clinic at Shafter High School on Friday provided essential health services, marking Kern Medical's second such event in the past month, where over 125 children have received school and sports physicals and immunizations, as well as hearing and vision screenings. "We're testing the waters to assess community needs, and we're discovering more and more about what...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Shafter soccer community rallies around Perez family with fundraiser tournament

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(PASTE YOUR Promo Description (Abstract) HERE) The Shafter soccer community is hosting a 5v5 tournament to support Alexis Perez, the Shafter High student who was hit by a train last week. Teams donated $25 per person, and according to one of the organizers Jorge Maldonado, all proceeds are going to the Perez family. Maldonado, Shafter High School's boys' soccer coach, said many organized it to give the Perez family a lifeline and an opportunity …Soccer · Shafter Read Article

Shafter High Band visits Oroville Dam dedication

During the 1960s Shafter High School had a tremendous marching band. The band director was Vern Allen, a gifted musician who wrote many of the Shafter High School songs, including "Shafter Fight," "Shafter Victory," "Blue and Gold" and "Shafter High Alma Mater." The band was recognized many times as an outstanding band. One of the highest honors was being...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Pastor's Corner: Generation to generation

Class of 2025. What an incredible thought to know that we are on the brink of a new graduating class from Shafter High. Oh, how quickly the time passes. This class means much more to me from the viewpoint as a father than anything else. I never imagined this moment would come, staring at the idea that we have a young adult in our household, a mature, wise, young adult, who was the first to start...Education · Shafter Read Article

Proposed Expansion of Wonderful Industrial Park Would Reshape Shafter

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The distribution-center boom remaking Kern County’s economy would transform Shafter under The Wonderful Co.'s plans to almost double the size of its existing industrial park in the area and add a housing development that could expand the city's population by…Economy · Shafter See the Story

Shafter residents come together to honor student hit by train, push for change

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Members of the Shafter community stood near where a Shafter High School student was hit by a train to honor them as they recover from their injuries, and advocated for change along the railway. Shafter High School Principal Russell Shipley confirmed to 23ABC that it was a student who was hit by a train on Thursday, but said the school would not be releasing the name of the student out of respect for the family. Shipley added that the school was …Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Kern's Kindness: The Power of a Happy Place

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Following the death of her daughter, Judith Gonzalez opened a balloon and gift shop named Italy's Balloon Bar, paying homage to her daughter, providing a space to grieve, and helping the community where she can. Italy Gonzalez battled cancer before passing away in January 2024, inspiring her parents' new venture. The balloon bar serves as a place of happiness and community support, reflecting Italy's joyful spirit. Judith and Noe plan annual don…Cancer · Shafter Read Article

Shafter innovates after-school learning

Excitement filled the air as the community gathered last week to celebrate the grand opening of Richland School District's first-ever Expanded Learning Opportunities Program building, a move toward enriching after-school and summer learning for transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The new facility features two specialized spaces designed to spark creativity and skill...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

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