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New store owners say Bakersfield embracing 'green' products
Fresh & Green, a new boutique in Northwest Bakersfield, carries an eclectic mix of everything from toys to clothes to cleaning products and body oil.
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“Inflation is way too hot. It took a long time for the surge in commodity prices to seep into the general economy so don’t expect one month of commodity price declines to suddenly turn off the inflation pump.”
— Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors in Holland, Pa.
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Building halted at two City in the Hills tracts
Construction at two neighborhoods in northeast Bakersfield’s City in the Hills development has been halted by one of the builders there, K. Hovnanian Homes, a company official said.-
Can you believe the prices? Check out our latest home sales map
Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from June 1 to 29 is ready for a peek. -
Three major defaults posted in northeast Bakersfield
A trio of large developments in northeast Bakersfield have defaulted — two of them from the master developer of the City in the Hills project, county records show, continuing a string of such troubles in Kern. More than $26 million was past due on the three loans. -
New home sales down in June
Sales of new homes in California were down significantly in June, including in Kern County, the California Building Industry Association reported Friday. -
Bakersfield ranks No. 7 in nation for foreclosure filings
Bakersfield ranked 7th highest in the nation for foreclosure filings in July, a report released Thursday found.
New store owners say Bakersfield embracing 'green' products
Fresh & Green, a new boutique in Northwest Bakersfield, carries an eclectic mix of everything from toys to clothes to cleaning products and body oil.-
Kern considers 'dark sky' law
Kern may become one of several California counties to implement a “dark sky” ordinance to protect against light pollution, an adverse effect of man-made illumination. -
Time to comment on The Canyons, Bakersfield Gateway
The public has the chance to comment about environmental reports for one of the city’s most contentious development projects in the northeast and a massive commercial site in the southern region on Thursday at the Bakersfield Planning Commission meeting. -
Waste transfer station approved by county planning commission
Operators of a waste transfer station in McKittrick that processes nonhazardous petroleum-related dirt and liquids agreed to some operating changes at the Kern County Planning Commission Thursday. -
New commercial project, maps for homes up for commission OK
A light agenda with routine items will go before the Bakersfield Planning Commission Thursday night.
Neighbors oppose new lingerie and pipe shop
The downtown business community is rallying to oppose a lingerie and adult novelty shop that is preparing to open in the heart of what city leaders hope to transform into an arts district.-
Williams-Sonoma opens next weekend
When she travels, Bakersfield resident Carol Wines usually stops at Williams-Sonoma. -
Whopper utility bills turn out to be in error
If your utility bill in Tehachapi is close to half a million bucks, don’t worry. -
Parents pinching pennies when back-to-school shopping
Marissa Brunton waved a white, layered miniskirt at her grandmother, who was nearby rifling through more conservative skirts in plaid. -
Kern's unemployment rate nearly 10 percent
July unemployment in Kern County rose slightly compared with the previous month and the same period last year.
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July 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for July 1 to 5, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
June 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for June 1 to 30, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
May 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for May 1 to 31, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions.
CEO Profile: Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Aera Energy LLC
Gaurdie E. Banister Jr. is president & chief executive officer of Aera Energy LLC. Read more about him in his CEO profile.CEO Profile: Michelle Spoelstra, Alpha Wholesale Produce
Michelle Nicole Spoelstra is president and chief executive officer of Alpha Wholesale Produce Inc. Read more about her in her CEO profile.
CEO Profile: Bart Hill, San Joaquin Bank
Bart Hill is president and CEO of San Joaquin Bank. Read more about him in his CEO profile.
Regulators lay out 'lies,' 'abject failure' at Crisp & Cole hearing
State regulators laced scathing descriptions of former Crisp & Cole Real Estate principals into closing arguments Tuesday of a weeklong license hearing.-
Wire tap, sales deal testimony emerge at Crisp & Cole hearing
The state Department of Real Estate wrapped up its arguments Monday in the mortgage fraud proceedings against David Crisp and Carl Cole, but not before fleshing out some details in the case. -
Crisp's father-in-law denies forgery claim
Kevin Sluga, CPA father-in-law of David Crisp, whose name came up in last week’s license hearings of the former Crisp & Cole Real Estate principals, issued a statement through his attorney Saturday regarding a letter he allegedly created to help his daughter get a loan.
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