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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,...
In keeping with the tradition of providing superior customer service, two local pharmacies offer to deliver what their customers need – from Bakersfield to Delano. The Shafter and Wasco pharmacies are both named Express Pharmacy and owned by Alex Hussein. Hussein grew up in Detroit, Michigan where he attained a bachelor of science from Wayne State University's pharmacy program. When his older brother moved to Shafter and opened his own supermarket, Hussein followed. "The b...
Diva Hair Salon, 935 7th Street, is one of the very few salons open on Mondays. Owner Juana Quintanilla has owned the salon since 2015 and after working for many years in the business, she had the desire to be her own boss. Two stylists who work in the shop rent their own stations, a routine business arrangement in the industry. While observing the customer flow at the shop, it was clear Quintanilla knew what she was doing by being open on Mondays, as customers continuously...
There is another startup business in town. El Campesino opened after owners Marcos and Patricia Guerrero decided to stop working outdoors and concentrate on opening a new store. The couple has owned the little shop at 933 7th St. for a little over seven months. Their daughter Denise also helps out in the store. For the past 14 years, Marcos worked selling ag tools and Patricia worked at Suarez Farms. Before opening the store, Marcos had spent years selling the same tools now...
By the appearance of the newly remodeled inside of Teresa's Mexican Restaurant on the corner of 5th and F streets, you would never believe it's been around since 1981. Owner Sherrie Aguilera inherited the restaurant from her mother, Teresa Arrambide, when she died in 1991. The restaurant recently went through some major changes and the dining area was closed for about three weeks due to a car plowing into the side and making it pretty much a disaster area. But as they say on...
There is a small shop in town that caters to every girl's fantasy of buying a fancy dress for a prom, wedding or quinceañera. Sandra's Wedding Shop, at 651 D Street, is where girls can begin their search for that special dress. The shop also carries books with examples of additional dresses that can be ordered. The shop carries wedding, bridesmaid, flower girl, mother-of-the-bride and quinceañera dresses, as well as tuxedos and decorations of all types. Upon entering the s...
For some people, going to a secondhand store can be daunting; however, for others, it's a treasure trove of unique finds. No matter how you feel, the Wasco 2nd Hand Store has an eclectic collection of items likely to meet some need. Owner Maria Valdez is at the store Monday-Friday, sometimes from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and her son Miguel Valdez is there to help her when he is done with his Bakersfield College classes for the day. He is the youngest of three and he helps his mom...
A new bakery opened up in Wasco on Tuesday morning. While the location might seem all too familiar, the owner of the shop is new. Cakes by Karen is located where Sweet 7th Street Cupcakes and Cookies was located. At 11 a.m. sharp on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Cakes by Karen officially opened its doors to the public. The parking lot was filled with eager new customers, family and friends waiting for the ribbon cutting to commence so they could go into the shop. She and her family were...
For some people, going to a secondhand store can be daunting; however, for others, it's a treasure trove of unique finds. No matter how you feel, the Wasco 2nd Hand Store has an eclectic collection of items likely to meet some need. Owner Maria Valdez is at the store Monday-Friday, sometimes from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and her son Miguel Valdez is there to help her when he is done with his Bakersfield College classes for the day. He is the youngest of three and he helps his mom...
There is a small market in town that carries just about anything a shopper might need in the way of medical needs, shampoo, fresh produce, canned goods, bakery items, cold beverages and great meat choices. "We have the best meat in town," owner Saeed Saleh said. "Butcher Antonio Vadillo has been with us for 16 years. We also have fresh produce every day." Though Fiesta Latina Market on 7th Street doesn't carry everything, it stocks a very big selection for its size. Saleh...
Oscar and Ruth Ramos, owners of Wasco K & R Banquet Hall on 7th Street, held an ice cream social by inviting local businesses to enjoy a free scoop of ice cream at Paleteria y Neveria Las Michoacanas #2 on Saturday. Owners of the ice cream shop are Norma and Jose Moreno. The two are originally from Colima, Mexico, but Jose has been in California since 1988 and Norma has been here since 1990. The two met while working at the Department of Agriculture in Colima. He worked in...
"I'm just a Wasco boy and I have to give back to my community. I love backing my city whenever I can. If that means picking up trash if needed, I'm there." Born and raised in Wasco, Jesus Vicent Luna, owner of MV Autoworks Collision Center, is an independent small-business owner who loves to help his neighbors. In fact, Luna most recently donated $1,000 to the Orange Heart's Fourth of July fireworks event. In addition, every year Luna donates turkeys at Thanksgiving, donates...
NAPA Auto Parts on Highway 46 doesn't just sell parts for automobiles and trucks, they deliver. As you enter the store, the first thing you notice is how much merchandise is available. Every shelf has a vehicle product on it and the walls are lined with tools. There are shelves filled with liquid products and wall displays with different types of wrenches and sockets. Saldivar Perez owns four NAPA Auto Parts stores, in Buttonwillow, Lost Hills, Taft and Wasco. "The best...
When one enters a hair salon, most customers want to see a lot of activity happening, which tells the customer that this is the place to be. Statu's Beliz Image located on the corner at 900 7th St. has plenty of that energy. Upon entering the salon, employees are engaged in friendly conversation, and one or more stylists are working on a customer. Owner Aida Moita graduated from Milan Beauty College in Bakersfield and opened her first shop in Delano upon graduation. She has...
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...
Although its ribbon cutting was last week, city officials already were regular customers of a new ice cream shop in town. Mayor Alex Garcia said he had visited Delicias Sinaloenses, at 2330 Highway 46, several times before its official grand opening May 31, and that several City Hall staffers were fans of the shop as well. The Garcia family – no relation to the mayor – moved from Sinaloa, Mexico, to Bakersfield, and the family pooled their money to help the parents buy the...
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...
The dream of getting out of manual labor and into a business has become a reality for Jerry Perez and his family. "Before he opened the store, my dad worked in the fields," said Geronimo Perez, who was manning Jerry's Pet Feed Store for his father, Jerry Perez, for the holiday weekend. "We all worked in the fields." Located at 332 F St. at a site that was previously a church, Perez opened the store in 2017. The store offers an array of supplies and necessities to keep an anima...
When a small business lasts over 28 years, it's a testament to the quality of what it sells. When you walk into Rosie's Cakes at 440 E St., the first thing you notice is the party-like atmosphere with all the Mylar balloons displayed, racks of stuffed animals at the front of the shop and the smell of freshly baked and frosted cookies and cakes everywhere. Rosie Gonzalez is a self-taught baker and has a passion for it. "I took a class with Veda Millar here in town," Gonzalez...
Jose Aspericueta Silverio wants you to come into one of his two used car lots and leave with a shiny, highly polished and mechanically sound vehicle. He's had the Wasco lot for eight years and the one in Delano for four, and he's got a wide variety of cars to meet every budget. The least-expensive car he has sold is a 2012 Ford Fiesta for $3,900 and the most-expensive one was a 2016 Z71 Chevy pickup for $45,000. "The oldest car I have on the lot is a 2005," he says. In order...
