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If you follow business, you've heard the news by now:
• Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy.
• Merrill Lynch will be sold to Bank of America.
Take your pick of literally hundreds of news stories on the topic.
The Wall Street Journal offered this quote that seems to summarize...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 20 to 27 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Dolores and Claire streets. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Here's an announcement for a local business group that we're hearing about for the first time ....
Market Place "Connection" is a men's and women's faith-based business networking group.
It meets at 11:30 am. Oct. 1 at Hodel's, and lunch is provided for $13.
This month's guest...
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Reporter James Burger talked to Les Clark of the Independent Oil Producers' Agency today about Ike. Here's what he found:
Les Clark of the Independent Oil Producers’ Agency said Hurricane Ike will have some impact on the local oil market, but it is hard to predict exactly what it...
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Do you know what the woman to the left accomplished?
Read about Denise Denton and other professionals in the community in this week's People in Business column.
Then send your announcement for next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional...
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Here's a "raw report" from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Exhibitor booths for Business & Technology Expo are filling quickly and now is the time to reserve your space. Through September 12, you can still catch a great booth at the member price of...
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Do you know what Adam Alvidrez, the man on the left, accomplished?
Take a look at the most recent People in Business column to find out the business achievements of Alvidrez and several other men and women in local business.
Then send your information for the next list!
People in Business...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 14 to 20 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Cypress or Flower streets. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber seminar spotlights multiple generations in the workforce
There are four distinct generations -- the Veterans, the Boomers, the Xers, and the Yers -- crossing paths at work and...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Kern Economic Development Corp:
KERN EDC’S WEBSITE HAS A WHOLE NEW LOOK!
WWW.KEDC.COM <http://www.kedc.com/>
Kern EDC has overhauled our website and it is looking great! We’ve still got all the local information...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 7 to 13 is ready for you to see. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Duck Pond Lane or Twelve Oak Court. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions...
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Do you know what the woman to the left accomplished?
Read about what Annie Puskarich and several other local men and women in business achieved in this week's People in Business column.
Then send your news for next week's listing.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards,...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 1 to 5 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Gardenwood Lane and Flower Street. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Do you know what Matthew N. Malerich, the man to the left, accomplished?
Check out this week's People in Business column to read about him and others in the Kern County Busines community.
Then get in on next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards,...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from June 1 to 29 is ready for a peek.
There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find streets such as Trooper Way and Brave Avenue. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions...
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Do you know what Gene Archer, the man on the left, accomplished?
Read this week's People in Business column to find out what he and others have done.
Now it's your turn; submit your news for next week's column.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional...
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When you're watching your dollars, you're probably also watching how many ounces or gallons you're getting in that yogurt container of milk jug.
One friend of mine commented that cereal boxes were getting smaller while the price held steady. Another noticed a few brands of ice cream were...
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It looks like work on the Gateway to East Hills Mall is now complete.
Those of you who regularly pass by the northeast corner of Mount Vernon Avenue and Bernard Street have likely seen the construction under way for the past month or so.
The Rite-Aid, which has a drive-through pharmacy, has...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from June 1 to 22 is ready for a peek.
There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find streets such as View Street and Scenic Way. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions...
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Do you know what the couple to the left accomplished?
Read about Majors Daniel and Carole Abella and several other professionals in Kern County in the weekly People in Business column.
You can submit your information for next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions,...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from June 9 to 15 is ready for a peek.
There’s no need to grab a map to find Leaf Valley and Pine Canyon drives because we’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between...
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One staffer said he spotted gas for about $4.07 a gallon at the corner of California Avenue and Oak Street this morning.
He also said gas has hovered around $4.07 a gallon in Frazier Park for the past few days, too.
Have you spotted some gas deals? Where are they?
One of our reporters is...
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Need to get to a credit union on the Westside?
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union's newest location, an Express Branch, opened today in Taft. It's at 1056 W. Kern St., in the Albertsons Shopping Center.
The office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. An ATM offers service 24...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber hosts Congressman Kevin McCarthy for A Report from Washington
On Monday, Aug. 11, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the...
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In these penny-pinching times, have you ever thought about buying a refurbished computer? Is it worth it?
SmartMoney.com has a good story about what to look for and ask about if you're thinking about buying one from a manufacturer or third party.
Me? I'm happy with my completely new laptop I...
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PartyWorks, the stor at 4440 N. Ming Ave. that says it's "closing forever," is boasting sales of up to 90 percent off original prices.
As we've previously reported, the store, next to Food Maxx, is closing after 15 years in business.
Last day: Aug. 10.
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A new children’s furnishings, apparel and accessories store will open this fall in downtown Bakersfield, in the spot that housed a similar retailer.
Ellie Jaye’s is named after owner Jason Martin’s 9-month-old daughter. He’s a new dad.
The store will be at 1608 19th St....
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Just when you think maybe you've figured out how to save on gas ... maybe your methods don't really work, or worse yet, damage your car.
SmartMoney.com busts some of the ideas in a piece called "4 gas-saving deals that rarely pay off."
Here's another good one: "Top 5 cheap ways...
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Here's a report from John Cox:
A Los Angeles movie theater developer hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday on a 16-screen cinemaplex that Bakersfield officials hope will become the centerpiece of a new downtown entertainment district.
Aided by the city’s donation of land valued at...
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Witness: Laura Calmes, Fremont Investment & Loan
She appears under subpoena.
The state attorney directs questions.
We’re now on a loan made to Robinson Nguyen (a no-show today, by the way), one of C&C’s former top staffers.
The loan for 3507 Rancho Santa Fe Street was...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from June 1 to 8 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals as well as foreclosures.
Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information from First...
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Check out this news from reporter Jenny Shearer:
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson and other dignitaries will roll out WhiteKnightTwo, the mothership that will take a commercial vehicle into space, at the Mojave Air and Space Port on Monday.
Flight tests for WhiteKnightTwo may begin this...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber Business After Five Mixer combines business connections and fun
Rabobank, N.A. hosts the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Business After Five Mixer on Thursday, July 24, from...
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I was reading a USA Today story about an apparent increase in the fist bump in the workplace. Maybe you already know what that is — two people lightly tapping fists.
Are you kidding? People actually do this at work?
Apparently more men, especially those who are friends or acquintances...
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There are probably more, but so far we've found three significant land sales by developers fetching them roughly 21 to 30 cents on the dollar compared to what they shelled out during the boom.
The most recent are two southwest tracts sold last month by Ennis Homes and a northeast parcel sold by...
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Apparently, Bakersfield is No. 9 in the Top 30 Midsize Cities for Doing Business, according to Inc. Magazine.
After looking around some more, I saw that the city also ranked No. 38 in Overall Top Cities for Doing Business, just below Ogden-Clearfield, Utah and above Panama City-Lynn Haven,...
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Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek. Check it out here. The map is updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield May 26 to 31, color-coded by sales price.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals. Since foreclosures, or bank-owned...
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News from reporter Courtenay Edelhart:
After 15 years, party supply store PartyWorks is going out of business.
Owner Rob Fox said the store lost its lease, and “the economy is just too unpredictable to move the store to another location.”
The store is best known for transforming...
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Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek.
The map is updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield May 19 to 25, color-coded by sales price.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals. Since foreclosures, or bank-owned properties, now account...
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It appears Gottschalks has completed its main store transition at East Hills Mall. Read about all the changes in John Cox's story from late May.
This weekend, the spot at the east end of the mall was a fully operational department store. It has an open and airy feel, and a pretty big shoe...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the folks at Coke and NASCAR:
ATLANTA, July 1, 2008 – For members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, each victory in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ race is traditionally followed by a thirst-quenching chug of an ice cold Coke Zero in the...
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You're not driving and talking on your cell phone without a hands-free device, are you?
The law requiring drivers age 18 and over to use a hands-free device while driving went into effect today. (Those under 18 aren't allowed to talk on cell phones will driving at all.)
Reporter John Cox...
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Have you heard? "Fresh Apple Fries" are the newest kid-menu offering from Burger King.
The "Fresh Apple Fries" are uncooked apple slices shaped like French fries, and they come with a low-fat caramel sauce for dipping, according to the Associated Press.
Why can't apples...
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Today's news: Delta Air Lines will be pulling out of Bakersfield, taking away direct flights to Salt Lake City from Meadows Field. The service will end Sept. 1.
Read all about it here.
But that's not all — John Cox found out that prices on other flights out of Bakersfield could go up...
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Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek. Check it out here.
The map is updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield May 12 to 18, color-coded by sales price.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals. Since foreclosures, or bank-owned...
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Do you know what the woman to the left accomplished?
Read about her and many other people who are making a difference in business in Kern County.
People in Business is the place to announce professional achievements. Want to be in next week's list? It's best to submit to...
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A few news organizations around the country have reported on a renewed interest in yard sales among people looking to make some quick cash — or to buy some basics without breaking the bank.
The stories tell of people hard-pressed for funds, especially in the wake of high gas prices.
I...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
REMINDER! The deadline for submitting Leadership Bakersfield applications is Friday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m. Staff will be on-hand until the cut-off time, so please be sure to deliver your...
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Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek. Check it out here.
The map is updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield May 4 to 11, color-coded by sales price.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals. Since foreclosures, or bank-owned...
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