Serving the community since 1970
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Finding a trusty and reliable mechanic can be a challenge. Luckily for those looking for value and expertise, H & A Automotive is here to serve with a full range of services and 100% guaranteed work. "We are loyal, and our goal is to take care of our customers in the right way," said owner Jose Robledo in a recent interview. They offer a wide selection of services, including rebuilding engines, transmission replacements, brakes and complete exhaust overhauls. "We are the only...
Johnny Sisneros has been on State Street for a few years now, serving the residents of Shafter, as well as a big customer base scattered over Kern County. Sisneros opened his shop a few years after making his start at the Phat Boys Barber Shop in Wasco. Johnny was toiling at a 9-5 job in the sun, working hard and not really liking what he was doing. He then decided to take his talent of cutting people's hair and see if he could make a living doing it. Sisneros said that he...
Finding the right salon to style and cut your hair can sometimes be challenging. With Vicky's New Image Salon, you can trust them to provide excellent service at a reasonable price. Owner Juana Pelayo said, "Since I was a child, I always dreamed about owning my salon. Now that I have realized this, I pride myself in making my customers feel beautiful and leaving them with improved self-confidence." Before Pelayo opened her salon 15 years ago, she spent her youth learning from...
Fernando's Flower Shop has been in business for ten years providing the Wasco community with beautiful floral designs for any occasion. Owner Ramon Hurtado said, "You will not find a better florist in town. We make every arrangement with love. Our designs come from the heart, making us stand out from the rest." "My team consists of the best flower designers in the area. Macedonia Gonzalez has been a flower designer for 41 years and is the only job she has ever had. My other...
If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the comfort of a warm environment while you get your hair done, 1 Stop Barbershop and Salon provides just that. "The best part about our shop is getting to know our clients. They become our friends and feel at ease sharing their lives with us. It builds a bond and makes us more than just a regular business. You can say we care for more than just hair," owner Jorge Espinoza said. As a one-stop-shop for everyone, they cut hair...
Local restaurant Don Pepes has recently undergone a renovation to beautify the space. Renovations included new tables, paint, murals and light fixtures. Owner Jose Martinez has worked hard since opening the restaurant in 2017, reopening the restaurant after it had declined with its previous owners. During the pandemic, Martinez took the extra food, cooked it and gave it away to the community. The response was so great, Martinez said, he bought more food to finish the week and...
Iron Valley Fitness believes that, without a doubt, regular exercise can benefit your health, mind and body. Not only does it boost energy, increase lean muscle mass, decrease risk for certain health conditions and help manage your weight, but it also improves mood and enables you to live longer. Owners Aaron De Santiago, Arturo Perez and Gerardo Cano made Wasco their home in October of 2020. Since then, none of them have received a salary, and instead, they have been...
It has been over 60 years that Arly's Appliance first opened its doors, and today they are still the go-to repair men when it comes to appliances and small motors. Back in 1959, Arly Fiel moved to Shafter and worked for Witham's. Fie; 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 and Wasco...
When residents are hungry for a couple of donuts, many flock to Shafter Donut, which has been in the city for over two decades. Owner Kim Ten is proud to call Shafter home. Manager Yinhkann Yen said that they love the people of Shafter and have so many regulars that make the trip to Shafter Donuts a "daily ritual." With their wide selection of donuts, from glazed and cake donuts to jelly filled donuts, maple bars and twists, the shop is not just a place for a donut. Their...
Frosty King has been in the same family for over 35 years, and Mohamed Pazou is currently running the Wasco restaurant. The family is originally from Hanford where they owned a liquor store until they moved to Wasco. "The liquor store was sold to an uncle in Hanford," Pazou said. Pazou added that that the restaurant is closed during most legal holidays; however, they open for Christmas Day, which is one of the busiest days of the year for them. They only employ family and...
With the climate of the home, workplace, and cities changing because of the current pandemic, residents are rethinking their priorities. With schools incorporating distance learning into their plans and workers telecommuting, adapting homes to meet the new demands can be challenging. A local builder has taken the situation into consideration and is designing new homes with technology and floor plans that accommodate homeowners' changing needs. Lennar Homes at Gossamer Grove...
As you enter F & R Auto Repair and GF Tire Center, you are surrounded by autos and parts, but still warmly greeted by whoever is working closest to the entrances. Both businesses are family-owned and their prime goal is to treat customers with fairness and honesty. The businesses are located next to each other on G Street one block off Poso. Felipe Garcia and Rafael Gonzales are the initials behind the F & R Auto Repair Shop. Garcia can be found working in the auto shop...
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...
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...
Chacharas Gema is a little shop at 7th Street that is filled with surprises. Owner Gema Garcia Hernandez greets all who enter with a warm welcome. Hernandez, originally from El Grullo, Jalisco, Mexico, arrived in Wasco 19 years ago in 2001 and has owned the shop since 2002. Hernandez said she and her family were looking for a place to set up their shop and decided to look in Delano; however, after stopping in Wasco first, they spotted the downtown and liked what they saw. "We...
Around the corner from F Street on Poso Drive, Fiesta Supermarket sits within walking distance from seniors at the Poso Senior Apartments. The store is filled with food items familiar to the Hispanic community. It offers its own bakery, meat market and a large selection of items often not found in regular supermarkets, such as fresh garbanzo beans. "We have foods from South America and Mexico," said store manager Attas Obaid. The meat market offers a fresh selection of meat as...
The drive-thru line has been packed from the moment Panda Express opened this past week. Panda Express held its official ribbon cutting Saturday, with Mayor Tilo Cortez, Councilmember Gilberto Reyna, City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez and other city staff, as well as Panda Express managers Esther Vivero and Andrea Mora. Wasco Rose Queen Elisa Flores cut the ribbon. "I am glad that Panda is now open. It has been a long wait, and I'm sure everyone is so excited and...
A new 10,000-square-foot True Value Hardware store opened last week on Highway 46 on the old Kmart site. Luis Fernandez manages both sites and has been with True Value for over 30 years. According to Fernandez, True Value has been in Wasco since 1919 and was originally located at 1017 7th St., across the street from Wasco Liquors, where a park is now. In 2001 when a fire destroyed the business, owner Shakir Shakir rebuilt it at 770 12th Street, off the highway. True Value supp...
Dennis Campbell always wanted to be an attorney; however, his life took a completely different direction after he was in an automobile accident. "I saw a chiropractor at my doctor's suggestion, and fortunately it was someone who was able to help me," he said. "I changed my career to become a chiropractor so I could help others like I was helped." Campbell is from small town, Coos Bay, Ore., and he graduated from Portland State University followed by four years at Western...
Vanguard Medical Corporation is run like the medical practices of old. The practice locations in Wasco at 845 7th St. and in Shafter at 565 Kern Street are rural health clinics. Both clinics are primary care facilities founded by Dr. Chan Park. The clinics have three doctors, one part-time obstetrician, two physician assistants, two nurse practitioners and two chiropractors. Chan H. Park, J.D., Jae J. Kim, M.D., Joon Moon, M.D., and Chibuikle Anucha, M.D., Jose Reyes, D.C.,...
Another small, family-owned business is prospering in Wasco. H and A Plumbing, at 16038 Palm Ave., has been in business for over 20 years. Brothers Andres and Hector Delgado share the responsibilities. Hector Delgado was initially raised in Wasco, but upon entering junior high, his family moved to Montebello, and he is a graduate of Montebello High School. The pull of Hector's family and hometown were strong, and once he was ready to begin his career, he rejoined the family in...
After years of city campaigning, Panda Express is coming to Wasco in spring 2020. Panda Restaurant Group is expected to open its doors on a new outlet in mid-April 2020. Why Wasco? Director of Real Estate Susan Wong says that Wasco is located in the center of Central California, on Highway 46 between I-5 and Highway 99, with easy access to major highways and the interstate -- the right place for the new Panda Express. The first Panda Express opened in 1973. The restaurants...
A local cell phone company offers courtesy service even if you don't carry any of its service plans. The owner of Gonzalez Cell at 829 7th Street, Christopher Montoya, has been a business owner for only a few months, but feels it's important to service anyone who walks into his store. "You don't have to be one of our cellular customers in order to receive the same service I would give to a regular cell customer," Montoya said. "I love it when my school friends come in and I ca...
Another small, family-owned business is prospering in Wasco. H and A Plumbing, at 16038 Palm Ave., has been in business for over 20 years. Brothers Andres and Hector Delgado share the responsibilities. Hector Delgado was initially raised in Wasco, but upon entering junior high, his family moved to Montebello, and he is a graduate of Montebello High School. The pull of Hector's family and hometown were strong, and once he was ready to begin his career, he rejoined the family in...
There is an obstetrician-gynecologist in town who didn't become a doctor to make lots of money. Instead, he does it for the love of the communities in which he practices. Dr. Rahul Sharma has been practicing medicine for many years. He started with his first practice in Bakersfield, then opened one in Delano and realized that there were a lot of patients who needed to be served between the two cities, so he opened his Wasco practice. Sharma and his partner, Dr. Rahima Sanya,...
