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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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One of the news staffers rented a movie at Blockbuster over the weekend and found out the current prices were $2 a day for a new release and $1 for an older title.
He let us know, and reporter Courtenay Edelhart checked it out with the company. Turns out Bakersfield is a test market for this...
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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is holding "Stars and Stripes 2008," a business after hours trade show mixer on Tuesday.
It's from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Select, 801 Truxtun Ave.
About 50 businesses will be there, plus there will be prizes and food....
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The last time I said anything about IHOP, a bunch of bloggers protested, saying they don't like the food. Fair enough.
When you're looking for inexpensive breakfast — say with a large group or a family — it can be a great deal. And right now the Rosedale Highway location and the one...
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It's sale time at J.C. Penney.
One deal the store is running right now is buy one, get the second one for 88 cents, on all kinds of items.
I can be skeptical of that — who wants two of the same shirt or shoes? Or, alternately, is the price of the first item so high that a second...
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About 25 small business turned out early Tuesday morning to learn about listing your business online for free. What does that mean really?
Well, even if you don't have a website, there are many places you can list your business online for free. This is important even if you do have a site since...
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Kern County’s unemployment rate has gone up over this time last year, according to data released by the state’s Employment Development Department on Friday.
Kern unemployment rate slipped slightly to 9.5 percent in May, down from a revised 9.7 percent in April but above an estimated...
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Do you know what the man to the left accomplished?
Read what he did in this week's People in Business column.
People in Business is the place to announce professional achievements. Want to be in next week's list? It's best to submit to www.bakersfield.com/youwords.
You can also mail...
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What's important? Maintaining open space? Having enough water? Plenty of affordable housing?
The Kern Council of Governments is putting on a Kern Regional Blueprint Summit to gather answers to those questions. Leaders there have invited all county supervisors, and councilmembers from throughout...
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The IRS believes more than 14,000 Kern County residents, especially retirees and disabled veterans, haven't filed for an economic stimulus payment to which they are entitled, according to an IRS press release issued today.
The IRS plans, later this summer, to send those folks a letter explaining...
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Feeling richer?
According to data out today, the personal income of people in the U.S. grew 1.1 percent in the first quarter of 2008 over the previous quarter. That's from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The bureau offers a neat little chart about all the states.
It's good to be in North...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Auto Club's Bakersfield office:
(BAKERSFIELD, June 18, 2008) – The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Bakersfield office, 1500 Commercial Way, will host a winter vacation planning Open House on Saturday, June 28, from 9...
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Check out the $5 Outback Steakhouse coupon in today's Californian.
It's for $5 off a Summer Days Aussie Graves entree with a minimum purchase of $25.
It's good Mondays through Thursdays, through Aug. 19.
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Bakersfield bicycle shop Action Sports was named to a bicycle trade magazine’s annual “Top 100 Retailer” list of specialty bike sellers.
“Bicycle Retailer and Industry News” hired Boulder Sports Research Inc. to survey sales representatives for seven bicycle...
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I was just reading a story from one of our news services that offered tips for throwing nice, yet reasonably priced birthday parties for children.
It pitched advice you've probably heard before — hold a party at home, pick a simple activity to keep children busy like staging a play with...
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A chicken wings pick-up and delivery service opened Tuesday inside a Pizza Hut store on Panama Lane in southwest Bakersfield.
The WingStreet location, 3351 Panama Lane, sells chicken wings in a variety of styles, as well as appetizers and side orders. Operating hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m....
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Homeowners can learn about options after falling behind on house payments at a free foreclosure prevention workshop.
It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 26 at the Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Administration Building, 9500 Ming Ave., just west of the Marketplace.
Consumer Credit...
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Here's a dispatch from assistant editor John Cox:
A Nebraska company is looking for franchisees to open one or two new home health care locations in or near Kern County.
The county’s first Right at Home office, owned by franchisees David and Terri Mazone, launched in Bakersfield in...
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The Sequoia Sandwich Co., a Bakersfield-based chain of delis, is opening a fourth location this month in the Clovis Commons Shopping Center in Fresno County as part of the company’s long-term growth plans in the Central Valley.
The new store, to open June 25, is company-owned.
“We...
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Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, rang the opening bell at NASDAQ today.
McCarthy is on the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees capital markets and financial institutions.
He is on a one-day trip to New York to "make Wall Street more aware of housing and energy...
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Our latest home sales maps are ready for a peek. You'll find our April map here, and also a map for the first part of May.
These maps are updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield April 28 to May 4, color-coded by sales price. Since there is data for April and May, you’ll find the...
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Are you putting off a computer purchase because you're using every bit of your money for the basics, like rent/ mortgage, food and gas?
Reporter Courtenay Edelhart has found that to be true after talking to folks at several computer stores. Read her story here.
Some people who want more memory...
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In honor of Father's Day, we share this online survey from U.S News & World Report found by one of our staffers.
It's a quick seven questions meant to make you think about this big choice.
Here it is!
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Yikes!
I was beyond astounded last night when I pumped $44.01 worth of gas into my nice little Saturn. The meter just kept flashing higher numbers. Past $20. Knew that much. Past $30. Figured that much too, of course. But then, suddenly — $35. It didn't stop at $40 either, but continued on...
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Spend $20, save $5.
That's the coupon Walgreens is offering shoppers for Friday only. Find the online coupon here. Hit the "print coupon" button.
The deal excludes alcohol, prescriptions and co-pays and some other items, just as many store coupons do.
Need to find a store...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Graduation ceremonies for the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2008 are set for Friday, June 20 at The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Avenue Ste. 1200....
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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 p.m. Be sure to deliver your completed application to the Chamber at 1725 Eye Street. An application...
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Here's an event post from reporter Courtenay Edelhart:
DoubleTree Hotel on Monday will stage a whimsical Bakersfield Hospitality Olympics to raise money for the Bakersfield Rescue Mission, and the public is invited to watch hotel and restaurant workers duke it out.
The event pits local hotels,...
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
William Rector, Chief of Police
________________________________________________________________________
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer
661-326-3803
gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us
For...
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We're all hearing the reminders about the new cell phone laws that go into effect July 1.
Come that day, adults can't talk on a cell and drive unless they use a hands-free device. And those under 18 can't chat on a cell phone while driving at all.
Which got us thinking — how are...
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Do you know what the man to the left did?
Read about his professional accomplishments, and those of several others, in this week's People in Buisness column.
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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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
June 10 Disaster Preparedness & Business Continuity Seminar
Learn about processes that can help continue business functions through operational interruptions when the Chamber’s Business...
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Just about everyone I talk with sounds concerned about money. Gas prices. Mortgages. Cutting back on vacations. You name it.
Today reporter Courtenay Edelhart worked on a story about workers whose compensation comes, at least in part, from tipping, commissions and bonuses. Read all about it...
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Check out this report from USA Today:
"Thirsty for more business during the worst slump in its history, Starbucks will try to lure more customers by offering two hours of free AT&T Wi-Fi a day.
"The Wi-Fi freebie will be available starting Tuesday to customers who purchase a...
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Here's some news from reporter Courtenay Edelhart:
Ever wanted to drive a Beamer? For free?
OK, OK, so you won’t be able to take it home, but as part of the BMW Ultimate Drive, you can take a short joy ride in a BMW and help pay for breast cancer research, all without spending a dime....
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Reporter Jenny Shearer brings us this news:
Nine Kern companies will be honored at the New California 100 Conference June 17 at the University of California, Davis.
The inaugural event will recognize business success and aims to spark growth and innovation among the state’s 19-county...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from Assemblywoman Jean Fuller's office. Each member of the assembly got to honor a local business. Here's Fuller's:
ASSEMBLYMEMBER HONORS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AT CEREMONY IN SACRAMENTO
Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield)...
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Hurry up! We recently reported that the Vons on White Lane is closing for good.
Today? It's nuts out there. Reporter Courtenay Edelhart is there right now, and says there are two lines of people waiting to get into the store. One is 38 people deep.
Some people in line say they've waited five...
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A staffer found this How I spent My Stimulus site and urged me to share it.
There are some varied stories there — from the luxurious to the charitable to the meeting-basic-needs kind of stories.
— Christine Peterson
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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis sent me this nifty set of facts about how much people in the Bakersfield area make.
Click on the blue box to the left to learn more.
Warning: It's pretty depressing — more data on how average incomes here just don't stack up to other parts of the...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Please note that the Chamber office will be closed from May 27 through May 30 for office repairs and renovation. During this time, we will be intermittently checking phone and e-mail messages. Please...
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Here's the top of a "raw report" press release from Assemblywoman Nicole Parra's office:
ASSEMBLYMEMBER PARRA HONORS LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Nicole Parra (D-Hanford) has nominated local business owner Oscar Ramos of Ramos Torres Wines as the...
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Heard the news? ExpessJet is pulling out of Bakersfield come Aug. 23.
That means no more flights to San Diego and Sacramento.
An airport representative told reporter Vanessa Gregory there will be one more last-ditch-effort meeting June 4 to try to save the service, but an airline rep told...
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You can from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 3 at the BMW of Bakersfield, 5400 Gasoline Alley Drive, during an event called the "12th Annual BMW Ultimate Drive Supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure."
There will be 25 BMWs available for test drives, according to a press release from the...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Mix it up under the Tuscan sky when McMillin Homes hosts the Chamber’s Business After Five Mixer on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the green in Venecia at the Tuscany model complex....
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Get ready to pull a few more dollars out of you wallet if you fly American Airlines this summer.
Beginning with tickets purchased June 15, you'll have to pay $15 to check just one bag — each way.
I can just see it now — people who don't want to pay the $15 will try to lug their...
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So by now you've likely heard the news that come June 1, the Vons on White Lane will be no more.
Read the full story from reporters John Cox and Courtenay Edelhart here.
A spokeswoman said the store just wasn't performing up to expectations.
So with Vons pulling out of that location, a...
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Reporter Jenny Shearer found out that Bakersfield Wal-Marts are seeking liquor licenses from the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
No word yet on what kind of beer or wine would be sold if Wal-Mart gets the OK.
Read the full story here.
Then tell us what you think.
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Do what you know. That's what business coaches always tell budding entrepreneurs. Don't, for example, try to start your own professional football franchise if you work as a ... a ... I don't know — a newspaper reporter.
Do like Arnie Bella, is what they'd say. She's a local medical biller,...
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Bakersfield, brace thyself!
Some edgy ads have arrived in our market. Click on the blue box to the left for the Karpe ad.
Read the full story here — then tell us what you think.
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