Five arrest in McFarland home invasion robbery case
Five suspects linked to a December 7 home invasion on Lockwood Ave in McFarland were arrested after detectives followed leads from witnesses. Jose Salas faced robbery and conspiracy charges. Osbaldo Velasco was charged with robbery conspiracy and gang offenses, with bail set at 545000. George Garcia, Jose Garcia, and Naomi Fernandez were apprehended after a SWAT standoff. Garcia duo faced criminal threats conspiracy and gang enhancement charges, Fernandez charged as accessory and obstructing officer. investigation ongoing.
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McFarland
Jose Salas
West Sherwood Ave
Salas
San Juan St
San Pedro St
San Juan
Osbaldo Velasco
Velasco
McFarland Police Departments
Second St
Wasco
George Garcia
Jose Garcia
Kern County Sheriffs Department
Naomi Fernandez
Fernandez
Kern County
Bakersfield
City of
Delano
Shafter Generals Host County Basketball Tourney
Shafter opened hosting teams from the county in a Kiwanis sponsored tournament. They lost to Tehachapi 65 49, then fell to Rosamond 51 44 before beating Wasco 42 24 in the final game. The Generals showed improvement and momentum as league play nears.
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Shafter Kiwanis
Shafter
Warriors of
Tehachapi
Warriors
Rosamond
Wasco
Tigers
Shafter Press Announces Christmas Closure
The Shafter Press will be closed Friday December 23 and reopen Monday December 26. Wishing readers a Merry Christmas. The issue includes a veterans lunch with photos 4 5 6.
Veterans hold a Christmas lunch at Shafter Post 825
The Shafter Post of the American Veterans hosted its annual Christmas lunch for veterans and families on Friday December 16. By 3 pm more than 25 lunches had been served. Special guests included Jerry Guevara and Alex Halley.
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American Veterans
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Clifford Pierce
Post 825
Jerry Guevara
Alex Halley
Post
Charlyn McCarthy
Alice Allard
Glenda Pierce
Elsie Whitbey
Christmas Time Brings Baking Joy Across Town
A writer recalls a weekend of baking more than 200 cookies with his wife. The tradition boosts holiday spirit as decorations brighten downtown and memories of children's smiles reinforce the value of family togetherness and future cooperation.
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Rockwell
National Health Services Santa visit draws 100 plus kids
National Health Services Inc invited local children to a Friday photo with Santa from 3 to 4 pm at the clinic in partnership with La Caliente 96.9FM. Over 100 children lined up for photos balloons and gifts. Melanie Dawar said turnout exceeded expectations and plans to expand next year. Francisco Castellon CEO praised giving efforts sparked by staff initiatives and Thanksgiving gifts earlier in the season.
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National Health Services, Inc
Santa
la Caliente
Melanie Dawar
Health Services
Walmart
Francisco Castellon
Melanie
Bakersfield Hall Ambulance hosts Shafter youth Christmas party
The Hall Ambulance Co hosted a Christmas party for kids at the Shafter Youth Center with support from PAL volunteers. Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall read The Night Before Christmas and Santa with Siren the dog mascot handed out gifts. Police Chief Greg Richardson and Officer Luis Pena attended along with PAL members. snacks and a game room completed the event.
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Shafter Police Activities League
PAL
Scott Allen
Hall Ambulance Co
Bakersfield
Hall Ambulance
Harvey Hall
Mr. Allen
Luis Pena
Shafter
Greg Richardson
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