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Farm bill could boost specialty crop growers
The true impact of a nearly $290 billion farm bill Congress passed this week won’t be known for a while as the agriculture industry sorts through what the massive legislation actually does, but the initial reaction in Kern County Thursday was one of validation. Finally, to paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, California farmers are getting some respect.
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“We have some (occupants) who leave the house a mess and pests just gravitate towards it. By the time Realtors are able to go in ... it’s not very pretty."
— local real estate agent Fabiola Delgadillo
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Palance ranch sells for $6.5 million
Holly Brooke Ranch, Jack Palance’s spread in Cummings Valley, has changed hands. -
Roaches, rats and spiders party in vacant homes, too
The houses look clean from the outside. -
Bakersfield now No. 8 in foreclosures
The number of foreclosure filings per household in the Bakersfield metropolitan statistical area continues to be among the nation’s highest, according to a report released today by RealtyTrac, an Irvine-based company that tracks foreclosures. -
Bankruptcy leaves subdivision with unfinished work
On Miranda Court the little things have been left undone.
Vote on controversial bluffs development delayed
The Canyons, a proposed housing development in the bluffs above the northeast, isn’t going before the Bakersfield Planning Commission next month after all.-
Drug rehab site approved in southeast
City officials and members of the public can agree about two things concerning rehab facilities: They serve valuable roles in the community, and they are often hard to place. -
Untested loft concept shows promise
An experimental downtown development, 1612 City Lofts, seems to be off to a solid start. -
Marylee Shrider: Vote yes on 98 to protect private property
In case you haven’t heard, there’s an election coming up, on June 3. -
Baby's drowning draws attention to pool safety
Terry Newman, 51, was horrified when she heard about the weekend drowning of a 9-month-old baby who crawled through a doggy door and into a swimming pool.
Downtown hotel's conversion to Marriott on fast track
The long-awaited conversion of downtown Bakersfield’s Holiday Inn Select to a full-service Marriott is on the fast track now that the hotel is under new ownership.-
Farm bill could boost specialty crop growers
The true impact of a nearly $290 billion farm bill Congress passed this week won’t be known for a while as the agriculture industry sorts through what the massive legislation actually does, but the initial reaction in Kern County Thursday was one of validation. Finally, to paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, California farmers are getting some respect. -
PC Club computer store closes
The PC Club computer shop at 2728 Ming Ave. across from Valley Plaza has closed along with the rest of the City of Industry-based chain. -
Californian wins $837,000 grant for 'printcasting'
The Californian has won a grant that will help it develop a system allowing groups and individuals to create niche publications supported by local advertisers. -
Flights added to Los Angeles, Salt Lake City
Two new flights are being added out of Meadows Field, one between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, the other to and from Salt Lake City.
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March 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for March 1 to 30, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
February 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for Feb. 1 to Feb. 29, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
January 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for Jan. 1 to Jan. 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.
CALIFORNIAN EXCLUSIVE: Former Crisp mansion sells for $1.2 million
The sale price was about $500,000 lower than what Crisp, 28, paid for the 6,666-square-foot Seven Oaks home less than three years ago.-
Hearing date set for David Crisp, Carl Cole
David Crisp, Carl Cole and three former Crisp, Cole & Associates employees accused of fraud in a state regulatory complaint are scheduled to appear in front of an administrative judge in Bakersfield this summer. -
Californian exclusive: Crisp’s former Seven Oaks mansion listed for $1.17 million
An opulent Seven Oaks home, one of the most recognizable symbols of real estate agent David Crisp’s rise and fall, was listed for sale Monday for $1.17 million.
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