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Mystery History - Aug. 3, 2023

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... — Updated 8/5/2023

 
 By Toni DeRosa    Features

Focus on Local Business: Scruffy to Fluffy puts pet service on the road

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... — Updated 5/9/2020

 
 By Toni DeRosa    Features

Focus on Local Business - April 9, 2020: Fat Uncle Farms isn't all about nuts

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... — Updated 4/14/2020

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Focus on local business: Hitchcock's nearing 100 years in business

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... — Updated 3/7/2020

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Focus on Local Business - Feb. 6, 2020

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 Bac... — Updated 2/7/2020

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Focus on Local Business - Jan. 9, 2020

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... — Updated 1/11/2020

 
 By Toni DeRosa    Features

Focus on Local Business - Nov. 7, 2019

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... — Updated 11/7/2019

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Focus on Local Business - Oct. 3, 2019

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... — Updated 10/5/2019

 
 By Toni DeRosa    Features

Focus on Local Business - Sept. 5, 2019

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... — Updated 9/10/2019

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Focus on Local Business - Aug. 1, 2019

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... — Updated 8/7/2019

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Focus on Local Business - July 4, 2019

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... — Updated 7/4/2019

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Generals is Headquarters for great food and service

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... — Updated 3/8/2019

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Adept Dental making smiles every day

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... — Updated 2/8/2019

 
 By Jamie Stewart    Features

Air Repair makes you comfortable

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 sea... — Updated 1/3/2019

 

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