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Shafter church clothing drive grows as it serves community needs

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Shafter church clothing drive grows as it serves community needs

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A church in the heart of Shafter is seeing a revival through its commitment to community service. First Southern Baptist Church is growing its impact by holding a monthly clothing giveaway on the first Saturday of each month."Being a Christian is not just coming to church and sit down. We have to do something for our community," said Karina Palaez.For the last two months, the church has been holding clothing giveaways helping dozens in and aroun…See the Story

Grand Rapids Schools Cut 25 Positions Amid Budget Constraints

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Grand Rapids Schools Cut 25 Positions Amid Budget Constraints

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) has eliminated 25 positions across the district, attributing the cuts to ongoing budget constraints.See the Story

Man charged with murder appears in court following standoff with law enforcement

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Man charged with murder appears in court following standoff with law enforcement

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Juan Humberto Loza pleaded not guilty to five felony charges including first-degree murder on Monday morning after a standoff with law enforcement earlier this month.Loza, who held law enforcement in a standoff for several hours at the beginning of this month, was arraigned after allegedly attempting to evade officers on foot just south of Shafter.The five felony accusations against Loza include first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a …Read Article

Ice makes the summer bearable

Editor's Note: We may forget with today's air-conditioned homes with refrigerators to store our food, what life was life not so long ago. Following is an excerpt from an article written by Darby Patterson, editor of The Shafter Press, who interviewed Katherine Scaroni for her "Past Times" column, "Shafter Ice Company" published March 21, 1984. [END ITAL]...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Valley Champ baseball coach fired over facility access

Championship-winning Shafter High School Head Baseball Coach John Hill has been abruptly fired after a player allegedly copied a facility key without his knowledge, leading to the unauthorized use of the batting cages and field. The coach, who led his team to back-to-back Valley Championship appearances and a league title, claims he was unfairly dismissed for an incident that occurred during the...Baseball · Shafter Read Article

Baseball, softball teams take District titles

The ongoing collaboration between the Shafter Recreation and Park District and Shafter Little League is proving to be a home run for the community. On June 23, both the 12-U baseball and 12-U softball teams captured the District 61 Championship titles, securing their place in the next phase of the Little League World Series summer tournament. The 12-U baseball team displayed dominance throughout...Home Run · Shafter Read Article

Big turnout for Commanders fundraiser

Almost 200 people gathered in celebration on Saturday at the Veterans Hall for the annual Shafter Commanders Steak Dinner Fundraiser. The event featured music, raffle baskets, a silent auction and a live auction with autographed jerseys from legendary sports players. Funds raised will support the Shafter Commanders Youth Football and Cheer Program. President Fortino Valdivia said, "We are a...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

A foundation for Shafter's future

The 746 Sports Foundation was founded in 2018 with one simple goal: to ensure that every child, senior and family in the Shafter community has access to sports and recreation regardless of their financial situation. "Looking ahead, the foundation is playing a vital role in raising funds for the Wonderful Community Sports Complex to complete the remaining three phases of construction,"...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Injured Alexis Perez continues his recovery

Alexis Perez, the Shafter High School student who survived being hit by a train on May 8, continues to make remarkable progress in his recovery. In an update on Monday night, his mother, Lucila Perez, shared that his surgeries are nearly complete, with only one remaining procedure on his pelvis in about two months. And in his first interview since the accident, he talked about how much he missed...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Shafter council OKs budget, downtown drive-thru zoning

The Shafter City Council approved the city's operating budget for the fiscal year of 2025-1016 by a unanimous vote on Tuesday night. Financial Director Roger Sanchez presented the numbers of the budget to the council, telling the members that the city will have a projected $2.7 surplus in its operating budget for the year. The projected operating revenue for the year is approximately $37.4...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Shafter High Class of 1960 reunites

On Saturday, June 7, the Shafter High School Class of 1960 celebrated their 65th reunion at Hodel's in Bakersfield. The date held special significance, just four days after the anniversary of their graduation on June 3, 1960. This year, for the first time, the reunion featured a walk down memory lane video courtesy of Joseph, grandson of Joe Romanini (former mayor of Buttonwillow),...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

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