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Wonderful Logistics Center expansion lays groundwork for job, economic growth in Shafter

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Wonderful Logistics Center expansion lays groundwork for job, economic growth in Shafter

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The expansion of the Wonderful Amenities Center is set to enhance services and job opportunities in Kern County, while future changes will add even more jobs to the area.Read Article

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

Generals celebrate end of an era

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Generals celebrate end of an era

The Shafter High School graduating class of 2025 celebrated their last night as Generals with a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the football stadium. Filled with friends, family and community members, the students walked onto the field for the last time as seniors. Welcomed by Shafter High Principal Russell Shipley, the students were recognized as the first class to graduate post-covid....Read Article

Santa Fe Way widening moves forward

The Shafter City Council voted unanimously to approve the notice of award to Bowman Construction to complete the road widening project located on Santa Fe Way. The council approved an amount not to exceed $2 million. This project and its funding are already in the budget under Capital Improvement projects, so no budget amendment was needed. This work will be located from Los Angeles Avenue to...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Charity soccer games help injured Alexis Perez heal

Shafter High School freshman Alexis Perez, who was hit by a train in downtown Shafter on May 8, is no longer in the intensive care unit, according to his soccer coach, Jorge Maldonado, who has been visiting him at least once a week. "Alexis is improving every day and is making progress. His parents are extremely thankful for everyone's help and support. Alexis is talking now and sends...Soccer · Shafter 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

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...Baseball · Shafter Read Article

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...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

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