Serving the community since 1970
Serving the community since 1970
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Scruffy to Fluffy Pet Spa has been open for seven years, and their mobile grooming bus has been operating about two years. A recent story about Leticia Rivera shared about the many face masks she recently sewed for local hospitals and doctor's offices. Her husband, Chris Rivera, is a former Wasco High graduate and tries to make sure his hometown is part of whatever business his family is involved in. Leticia Rivera is not only the owner, but she is also the manager and principal groomer; her...
Hitchcock's has been serving the residents of Shafter and all of Kern County for over 96 years, and according to owner Jesse Escobedo, the business is going strong and will have no problem getting to its centennial celebraton. "Business is really good right now," Escobedo said recently. In addition to his loyal customers, there's plenty of individuals who saw their grandparents shop in Hitchcock's through the years. "Yeah, it seems funny when I have a customer who will tell me, 'Hey I used to...
The City of Shafter continues to grow as it keeps strengthening one of the most financially stable cities in Kern County, if not the state of California. Shafter has a valuable weapon in its arsenal when it comes to attracting new businesses, as well as growing its core city. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the makeup of the city, helping local businesses in many ways. If you ask the average resident what the Shafter Chamber of Commerce is, they will probably tell you...
A new store makes shopping easy right in town. iHome Furniture in Wasco has now been open for three weeks, seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The store is located at 1425 Highway 46 (near the Highway 43 turnoff) and has an extra-large showroom to display its numerous furniture selections for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and more. With its custom child beds, lamps and bookcases, the store has a large selection to please people with even the most particular taste. "There is something for...
The City of Shafter continues to grow as it keeps strengthening one of the most financially stable cities in Kern County, if not the state of California. Shafter has a valuable weapon in its arsenal when it comes to attracting new businesses, as well as growing its core city. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the makeup of the city, helping local businesses in many ways. If you ask the average resident what the Shafter Chamber of Commerce is, they will probably tell you...
Wayne Montgomery didn't always want to go into the insurance business. He already had a successful psychology practice in Bakersfield during the 1970s, while Sally was a homemaker raising their kids. In all started with an insurance company's expansion plan. "In 1977 Travelers Insurance wanted to establish 100 insurance businesses in California," Wayne said. Delbert Bowles was attending a seminar at California State University, Bakersfield, where two representatives from Travelers gave a...
SL Payne, Inc., has built a flourishing business on a solid foundation of personal care and service. Steve Payne has been in the construction business for decades, serving the communities of Shafter, Wasco, Bakersfield, Delano, and all of the surrounding areas in Kern County. Payne got his feet wet in the business back in 1978. He started at the bottom and worked his way up. This gave Payne the opportunity to get experienced in all facets of the business, aiding him tremendously when it came...
The Shafter Press featured Arly's Appliance back in 2009 when they were celebrating 50 years in business. Well, almost 10 years later, they are still going strong and are nearing another milestone anniversary. Arly Feil said that he moved to Shafter back in 1959. Her worked for Witham's at the time and he would service customers in Shafter on the side. He started getting such a following that he asked his boss if he could go to Bakersfield three days a week and spend two days a week in Shafter a...
Express Collision Center in Wasco cut the ribbon at their 1340 F Street location last June, and they have been helping residents get back on the road ever since. Owner Rick Mofbaugh opened up his first shop in Delano 10 years ago. The Delano location is still going strong, but he wanted to add a facility that would feed a need for people in the Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow and Lost Hills areas. He opened the Wasco location, and he said that it has been doing great. They offer a full range of...
The Generals Headquarters has been an icon in the city for over two decades, and with new ownership taking over a year ago, the rich tradition has been continued with excellent food and service. Owner Sergio Herrera took over operations of the restaurant with years of restaurant experience. He also owns two Perkos restaurants, one in Delano and one in Porterville. The old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here, and Herrera kept the majority of the menu intact, just adding onto...
It doesn't matter if it's summer, with 100-degree days, or 34 degrees in the middle of winter, a local company strives to make sure we are comfortable in our homes no matter the season. Air Repair of Shafter has been serving the community for over 20 years, meeting customers' needs when it matters most. Air Repair will complete any type of air service needed for residential, commercial and new construction. "We can service air conditioning units, heaters, install new equipment, or keep your exis...
