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The onion harvest: Workers chase jobs throughout state
The click of scissors rose above the onion field like a chorus of metal crickets.
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“It’s not a surprise at all that delinquencies are at an 11-year high. The consumer is getting hit from all directions.”
— Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors, on news that late payments on home-equity lines of credit rose to an 11-year high in the first quarter of 2008
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Appraiser scrutinized by state over Seven Oaks home
A Bakersfield appraiser was disciplined by state regulators in March for prior work on a transaction involving the former Crisp & Cole Real Estate company, state documents and county property records show.-
Kern’s property valued at $84.1 billion
Despite a battered housing market, the taxable value of Kern County property is up for the fiscal year beginning July 1, in large part due to new construction of oil and gas wells and production facilities, Assessor-Recorder Jim Fitch said in a news release Thursday. -
Foreclosures surge in first half of year
Kern County has been inundated by property foreclosures during the first six months of 2008, with totals already surpassing last year’s record-breaking numbers by more than 1,000, Kern County Recorder’s office statistics show. -
Two ex-Crisp & Cole employees get deals
Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers accused of fraud by state regulators have made deals to avoid an administrative hearing set for later this month, according to lawyers for the pair. -
Housing market in a slump? You decide with our home sales map
Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek. Check it out here.
Bakersfield says 'cheers' to strip mall bars
As newcomers may note, Bakersfield likes its nightlife, and many of our watering holes are in strip malls or industrial centers.-
Go & Do: New wine tasting room opens this weekend
Escape the summer heat this weekend while you indulge your palate, savoring wines at the grand opening of the Souza Family Vineyard’s tasting room and gift shop. -
How should Kern grow? Residents sound off
With buzzers in hand, about 170 people registered their thoughts about how Kern should prepare for future growth at a summit Thursday. Rather than watch summer reruns, attendees — elected officials, business and nonprofit leaders, community staffers and the general public — weighed transportation, land use, energy and housing options. -
Community foundation receives $450K grant
A $450,000 grant will bolster the Kern Community Foundation’s philanthropic efforts. -
RV park, rehab facility expansion to be considered by commissioners
A proposed RV park and rehab facility expansion are among requests the Kern County Planning Commission will consider at Thursday night's meeting.
Tough economy: Pool sales take a dive (and it's not fun)
They say during Bakersfield’s triple-digit summers, a swimming pool isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. But a growing number of homeowners are opting to go without.-
Car dealership laying off 68 workers
Three-Way Chevrolet Co. announced layoffs Wednesday of 68 full- and part-time employees — a fifth of its Bakersfield workforce — amid slowing vehicle sales and plans to sell its California Avenue location. -
People in Business: A who's who in business for July 3
ALI MORRIS has been elected to serve as president of the Council of Chambers, part of the California State Black Chamber of Commerce. Morris is president and CEO of the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce. He has more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, and serves on Caltran's Small Business Council for the San Joaquin Valley District 6. -
The onion harvest: Workers chase jobs throughout state
The click of scissors rose above the onion field like a chorus of metal crickets. -
Delta to pull out of Bakersfield
Delta Air Lines plans to pull out of Bakersfield Sept. 1 in an effort to trim fuel costs, taking with it Kern County’s only direct connection to Salt Lake City and becoming the third airline to leave Meadows Field this year.
Home Sales Maps
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May 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for May 1 to 18, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
April 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for April 1 to 30, 2008. Information from First American Real Estate Solutions. -
March 2008 Home Sales Map
Click on the color-coded markers to see Bakersfield home sales. The map contains sales for March 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.Two ex-Crisp & Cole employees get deals
Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers accused of fraud by state regulators have made deals to avoid an administrative hearing set for later this month, according to lawyers for the pair.-
Crisp & Cole staffers may get deal
Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers charged with defrauding lenders in a state regulatory complaint entered into settlement discussions on Friday. -
Regulators' case against Crisp, Cole to continue
State regulators will proceed with their case against Bakersfield real estate executives David Crisp and Carl Cole after a settlement conference Friday in Los Angeles failed to resolve accusations against the pair.
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