Serving the community since 1922
Serving the community since 1922
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A local father owns one family-run car wash in Wasco and his son owns a car wash in Shafter. Shafter Car Wash is owned by Gerardo Garza. Garza was getting ready to retire and called his son Edward Garza to come back to Wasco and help him run the Wasco Car Wash. Edward is a WHS graduate. After high school he left for Cal State Long Beach. After graduating, he continued living there for about 10 years and worked at Aspen Medical Products creating spinal orthotics via digital modeling, prototyping...
Getting it right means a lot to AutoZone store manager Leo Joaquin. "I am most proud of being able to help people and ease their concerns when it comes to selling the correct parts for their vehicles," Joaquin said in an interview last week. "I am also proud of being able to train my employees with the right knowledge so that they can run the business. The store on Highway 46 in Wasco has been in its present location for over 20 years. "I've been the store manager close to 4 years," Joaquin...
La Canasta Market, at 1017 7th Street, has been around for 33 years and continues to serve the community during the coronavirus restrictions. Maria Paz has owned the market since 1987. Two of her sons and her granddaughter, Byanka Valenzuela, work in the store with her. When many larger stores ran out of items that were highly sought because of the pandemic, "people came in here" to buy them, Valenzuela said. Maria Paz spoke through interpreter Orquidea Ocampo, who had her own praise for the...
With the onset of the coronavirus quarantine, stores are completely running out of items that used to be available in large quantities. Wasco Superstore is one of the businesses that has been able to stay open during the lockdown of nonessential businesses. They are essential because the store usually has a large quantity of much-needed items to sell during a regular year. But this is not any regular year. The virus has affected this small business like so many others. Upon entering the store,...
If you have been shopping in Bakersfield recently, you've most likely waited in a line just to get in the store only to be met with empty shelves. If you do happen to find a loaf of bread, you are limited to just one, no matter the size of your family. Staples like milk, eggs, toilet paper, bread, diapers and water have been in high demand, forcing residents of Kern County to go on treasure hunts for groceries. As residents of Shafter have found, there is a store in town working overtime to make...
Amanda Kirschenmann was wanting something to do about three years ago, recently relocating from the Santa Cruz area with her husband, Elliot. She noticed that there was some ground at her place and wanted to plant something in it. She read an article about sweet peas and thought, "I would love to do that!" She researched a bit and that first year was a "learn on the job" experience. She ended up with some beautiful flowers, and she decided that it was something that she would like to expand on....
Giovannis Italian Eatery has been a part of the Shafter landscape for decades, and the restaurant didn't miss a beat after the change of ownership when Noy Soutchay took over the business started by Ralph and Anne Fruguglietti in 1986. Giovanni's was known for its pizza, calzones, pasta and its house-made bread with balsamic dressing. About eight years ago, Soutchay decided that she would take a leap and try adding a few Thai dishes to the menu. Soutchay's husband's family has a Thai restaurant...
In the two years Don Pepe's has been open, building a reputation as a family-oriented, friendly restaurant for Shafter. Owner Jose Martinez has been successful in his vision, with the restaurant having a loyal customer base that is growing all the time. In a move intended to expand their following, the restaurant is unveiling a new menu that includes its popular Mexican fare along with American food, including burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Martinez bought the restaurant in 2017 and said that...
Everyone knows what you are doing if you say "I'm going to the King." The King is Frosty King, the fast food restaurant that focuses on great food and service. For over 20 years, Sammy Ayash and company had been serving Shafter with burgers, chicken, fries, onion rings and also a good variety of dessert items such as sundaes, shakes, freezes and floats. What some people don't know is that the building also houses the New York Deli. Ayash said that he got the idea of the deli when they were...
Today, people find it more important than ever to stay connected through their cell phones, computers and tablets. Shafter Wireless, located at 311 Central Ave., is equipped to keep customers of all carriers connected. Albert Ceballos and his son Albert Jr. have been providing the community with service for over five years at their current location. Before that, he operated Shafter Discount Store, which was just down the street at 200 Central Ave. Major surgery put Albert out of commission for...
After serving the city of Shafter for 13 years, Jasmine's Bakery is still just as tasty, says owner Juan Lagunas. Juan's son Daniel, who manages the bakery, said they haven't regretted their move from Bakersfield since opening in December of 2006. Jasmine's is a family-owned and operated business. Eight members of the Lagunas family are involved in the day-to-day operations, including daughter Yvett, who helps out after practice as a proud member of the Richland Trojan Marching Band. The bakery...
There is a local business in Shafter that is helping golfers in their quest for that elusive improvement in their scores. Ken Hurlbert is a custom golf club fitter who has been assisting people in finding that perfect set of clubs. Hurlbert said has been playing golf since 1961 and was a decent golfer, getting to where he would shoot in the 90s on a regular basis, sometimes hitting the 80 mark, but after a time, didn't see any additional improvement in his game. He tried a variety of different...
True Value Hardware in Shafter is inviting the community to attend its grand opening celebration that will take place next month, complete with fun activities and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to store manager Mohammed Mohsen, the celebration will begin on Friday, August 2 with special deals on a variety of items in the store. The celebration will continue on Saturday with a full slate of activities. On Saturday, there will be fun activities at the location, with food; the ribbon-cutting...
Almost from the time of the Model T to the day of the Tesla, Hitchcock Auto Parts has been the go-to source for Shafter residents in need of items to keep their vehicles running smoothly. Now in its 96th year in business, Hitchcock has seen generations of drivers come and go. Owner Jesse Escobedo says several generations of families keep coming back, making his customers feel more like family. Escobedo has owned Hitchcock since 1986. Escobedo credits the loyal customer base and Shafter's...
