City leaders teamed up with a consulting group late last year to take a hard look at Shafter's growth, highlighting strengths, pinpointing areas for improvement, and mapping out a clear path forward.

Mayor Pro Tem Gustavo Olvera and Gilbert Alvarado voted in favor of the contribution, while Mayor Chad Givens and Cathy Prout ...

A Shafter mother is asking for community support to help her 9-year-old son experience more independence after a traumatic ...

Nov. 19—In a magical season featuring some amazing comebacks, the Shafter football team finally found one obstacle it couldn't overcome Friday. Less than 48 hours after suffering their first loss of ...

Shafter kicks off Cinco de Mayo celebration with parade, drawing hundreds downtown ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The community of Shafter came together on Monday to strongly oppose the construction of the high-speed rail project that would cut through the middle of the city, citing ...

Hindsight might be a world of perfection, but when you understand what’s needed to succeed and it doesn’t play out, all you’re left with is a lot of what ifs. For Shafter, the No. 1 seeded football ...