Longtime Delano man Dominic Logrecco says secret to turning 105 on Saturday, May 21, is to “Think Young!”
Delano Now | May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022 By Tara Kates THINK YOUNG! Longtime Delano resident Dominic Logrecco celebrated his 105th birthday Saturday May 21. When asked what the secret is to his longevity his answer is to “think young.” Mostly independent, he still drives, grocery shops, cooks his own...
Vote for Nicole Parra for State Senate District 16 on June 7. Find out why she is the best candidate and who has endorsed her!
Delano Now | May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022 BIOGRAPHY A DEMOCRAT WHO KNOWS THE VALLEY Nicole M. Parra has been an independent voice for the Valley for more than 25 years. Starting as a legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Cal Dooley (retired), before she was elected to the California State...
Nick Ruiz, owner of Delano’s San Joaquin Paint and Glass Co, passed away April 24, services set for Saturday, May 14
Delano Now | May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022 OUR CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF NICK RUIZ Sept. 23, 1964 – April 24, 2022 Our precious Nick was born September 23, 1964, in Bakersfield, California and went home to be with the Lord April 24, 2022. Nick and his siblings were inseparable...
Friday afternoon fire destroys downtown Delano home, no one injured and the cause remains unknown, Kern County fire officials said Tuesday
Delano Now | May 10, 2022
Photos my Mike Guitierrez May 10, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, DelanoNow Kern County Firefighters were dispatched to a downtown Delano house fire at Friday, May 6, afternoon where witnesses reported flames and smoke coming from the inside and outside the home, fire officials said...
Delano’s National Day of Prayer held Thursday featured Keynote Speaker retired Delano Judge Robert Tafoya and prayers from local pastors
Delano Now | May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022 By Pastor David Vivas Jr. Delano’s National Day of Prayer held Thursday featured Keynote Speaker retired Delano Judge Robert Tafoya and prayers from local pastors.The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people...
McFarland High School Band Instructor, Steven Herrera, nominated as a Kern County Teacher of the Year Finalist
Delano Now | May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, DelanoNow McFarland High School Band Instructor, Steven Herrera, was nominated as a Kern County Teacher of the Year Finalist earlier this week. Each year the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office recognizes exceptional educators from across Kern County....
The Delano Union School District secures $1.5 Million in savings to taxpayers by refinancing bonds
Delano Now | April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022 By Mike Bledsoe, Delano Union School District The Delano Union School District Secures $1.5 Million in Savings to Taxpayers by Refinancing Bonds Contact: Sandra Rivera, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services (661) 721-5000 ext. 00125 – srivera@duesd.org The Delano Union School District announces...
Delano Union School District educator and administrator Kenneth Dyar was honored with CAHPERD award back in March
Delano Now | April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022 By Mike Bledsoe, Delano Union School District DYAR RECEIVES STATE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARD A Delano Union School District educator and administrator has received a state award for outstanding leadership and significant contributions in the areas of health, physical education, and recreation. Director of...
Delano Union School District has Autism Acceptance Week at Harvest Elementary earlier this month
Delano Now | April 16, 2022
April 16, 2022 By Mike Bledsoe, Delano Union School District AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WEEK HELD AT HARVEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL To help celebrate diversity on their campus, Delano Union School District’s Harvest Elementary School held its Autism Acceptance Week April 4-8. The event was held in conjunction...
McFarland High School’s Agriculture program is featured tonight on Valley PBS’ series American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag | McFFArland
| April 13, 2022
April 13, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, McFarland Today McFarland High School’s Agriculture program is featured tonight on Valley PBS’ series American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag | McFFArland. The episode airs at 7:30 p.m. via ValleyPBS Facebook and YouTube site. WHO: McFarland High...
Delano Union School District educator and administrator Kenneth Dyar was honored with CAHPERD award back in March
Delano Now | April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022 By Mike Bledsoe, Delano Union School District DYAR RECEIVES STATE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARD A Delano Union School District educator and administrator has received a state award for outstanding leadership and significant contributions in...
Cesar Chavez Softball and Robert F. Kennedy High baseball are heading into the 2022 Spring season as defending South Sequoia League champs
Delano Now | March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022 By Aidan Joshua Garaygordobil, Sports Editor, DelanoNow.com Cesar Chavez Softball and Robert F. Kennedy High baseball are heading into the 2022 spring season as defending South Sequoia League champs. Both programs have...
McFarland Unified School District plans public memorial service for boys basketball coach Fernando Alaniz March 9
| February 24, 2022
Feb. 24, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, McFarland Today The McFarland Unified School District has planned a Memorial Service for Boys Basketball coach Fernando Alaniz. After collaborating with the family, it was decided that Wednesday,...
Delano and McFarland’s winter sports season is coming to an end as each of its high schools send multiple teams into the postseason
Delano Now | February 22, 2022
Feb. 22, 2022 By Aidan Joshua Garaygordobil, Sports Editor, DelanoNow Delano and McFarland’s winter sports season is coming to an end as each of its high schools send multiple teams into the postseason. This year’s...
Three Cesar Chavez High Titans wresters place at CIFCS Masters Tourney, now headed to state tournament this weekend
Delano Now | February 21, 2022
Feb. 21, 2022 By Vincent Escobedo, assistant coach for Delano Diablos, wrestling team Three Caesar Chavez High School Titans wrestlers qualified for the CIF State Championships this weekend by placing at the 2022 CIFCS Masters...
Sports team participation is growing all around the McFarland Unified School District campuses, including Junior High Sabercats
| February 11, 2022
Feb. 15, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, McFarland Today Outside physical activity does not stop at the elementary school level, “when possible and encouraging students to participate in team sports,” said McFarland Unified School District...
Scammers, Cyber Crime and Seniors
Delano Now | May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022 Scammers, Cyber Crime and Seniors By Pastor David Vivas Jr. Most of us receive phone calls from scammers as marketing warranty coverage for a vehicle or some...
National Police Week
Delano Now | May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022 By Pastor David Vivas Jr., World Harvest International Church National Police WeekMay 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15...
Nick Ruiz, owner of Delano’s San Joaquin Paint and Glass Co, passed away April 24, services set for Saturday, May 14
Delano Now | May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022 OUR CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF NICK RUIZ Sept. 23, 1964 – April 24, 2022 Our precious Nick was born September 23, 1964, in Bakersfield, California and went...
Delano’s National Day of Prayer held Thursday featured Keynote Speaker retired Delano Judge Robert Tafoya and prayers from local pastors
Delano Now | May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022 By Pastor David Vivas Jr. Delano’s National Day of Prayer held Thursday featured Keynote Speaker retired Delano Judge Robert Tafoya and prayers from local pastors.The National Day...
The Gift of A Mom
Delano Now | May 7, 2022
May, 7, 2022 By Pastor David Vivas, Jr.As I write this article, I’m thinking of many people I know whose mom passed away. Memories of her flood through their minds....
Friday afternoon fire destroys downtown Delano home, no one injured and the cause remains unknown, Kern County fire officials said Tuesday
Delano Now | May 10, 2022
Photos my Mike Guitierrez May 10, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, DelanoNow Kern County Firefighters were dispatched to a downtown Delano house fire at Friday, May 6, afternoon where witnesses...
Tulare County Sheriff’s investigators work with Kern and Madera county counterparts to arrest Lamont man, recover stolen pickup, excavator and trailer
Delano Now | May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, DelanoNow.com Tulare County Sheriff’s investigators worked with their Kern and Madera county counterparts to arrest a Lamont man and recover stolen pickup, excavator...
Tulare County Sheriff’s investigators arrest a Delano man Thursday on grand theft counts in ongoing Ag-related chemical thefts
Delano Now | April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022 By Gene Garaygordobil, Editor, Delano Now Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Delano man Thursday morning on grand theft counts in an ongoing Ag-related chemical thefts...