Serving the community since 1922
Serving the community since 1922
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Here's this week's challenge, courtesy of the Shafter Historical Society. If you know the location, circumstances, exact or rough date and/or people in the photo, send your educated (or semieducated) guess to The Press, 455 Kern St., Suite E, Shafter, CA 93263, or e-mail it to mysteryphoto@The ShafterPress.com. Winners will be revealed here next week. LAST WEEK: Em. H. Mettler workers in Edison in May 1950....
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...
This time last year, Fat Uncle Farms was all about almonds; however, that’s changed in this new day and age. Fat Uncle Farms is part of a family company that has been farming for four generations. Their goal is to create a holistic-type business where they can grow organic crops without using any chemicals. Mainly known for their variety of flavored almonds, they have recently begun to grow grains for use in food and beverages. Wasco resident and employee Camilo Vasquez has been called the k...
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...
It has been over 60 years that Arly's Appliance first opened their doors for business, and today they are still the go-to repair men when it comes to appliances and small motors Back in 1959, Arly Feil moved to Shafter and worked for Witham's. Arly would spend his spare time servicing his neighbors and other customers in the Shafter and Wasco area. He finally asked his bosses if he could work in Bakersfield three days a week and spend two days a week servicing the Shafter/Wasco customers. Two da...
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...
It doesn't matter what your need is when it comes to your vehicle, be it a simple smog check to an engine overhaul, Shafter Transmission and Smog can keep you "in tune" with your car or truck. Don Luna has been operating the shop for over 20 years and is still working to fulfill all of Shafter's automobile needs. Luna said that business is very good, with three busy smog technicians, as well as mechanics who are certified in every kind of auto repair. Luna started in the automotive business...
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 the...
Adept Dental has been bringing smiles to the community of Shafter for a decade with a hometown relationship that continues to grow. Dr. Olivia Park and the rest of Adept Dental family pride themselves on giving personal care to every customer. Dr. Park was born in South Korea and was raised in New Orleans. Park graduated from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Park has experienced corporate and private dental settings,...
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...
