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Big turnout for Commanders fundraiser

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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...Read Article

Baseball, softball teams take District titles

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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...Read Article

A foundation for Shafter's future

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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,"...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

CORRECTION - June 12, 2025

The Wonderful Logistics Center in Shafter was referred to by its prior name, Wonderful Industrial Park, in a story on the growth of the city in the May 15...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Alexis' 'miraculous recovery' journey

Lucila Perez said the recovery of her son, Alexis, who was hit by a train in downtown Shafter on May 8, is a miracle from God. "It's slow, but the truth is, with the support we've received and the visits, we truly feel how much people love him. We're happy for the opportunity that God gave him, and we're grateful to his coach, his friends and everyone who has helped us....Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Charlotte White brings plein air passion to Shafter

The Shafter Library & Learning Center is hosting the latest art installation by local artist Charlotte White. Her works are featured throughout Kern County, including at Tin Cup Coffee in town, where she sells unique oil pastel drawings on newspapers, such as the Wasco Tribune, that are favorites among collectors. "I just shipped one to a collector in Las Vegas. She owns four...Shafter · Shafter Read Article

Richland Jr. High students graduate as standouts

Richland Junior High's graduates packed the Shafter High School football stadium on May 29, surrounded by families and friends cheering their next steps. This marked Principal Manuel Cantu's first RJH graduation ceremony after 19 years in administration with the McFarland School District. "It was a very rewarding school year because I worked with a great team of teachers," he...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

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.Shafter · Shafter Read Article

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