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California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Ripple Fiber to invest $60M+ and bring fiber to nearly 50K homes in California

Ripple Fiber will invest over $60 million to build 100% fiber-optic internet for nearly 50,000 Kern County homes in Bakersfield, launching service early 2026.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

First look: Inside California's new $600-million casino that's bigger than Caesars Palace

Hard Rock Casino Tejon delivers 150,000 square feet of gaming, 2,000+ slot machines, about 1,100 jobs, and plans for a 400-room hotel.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

A huge $600-million casino - bigger than many Vegas rivals - is coming to California next month

A $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon with 150,000 square feet of gaming space and 2,000+ slot machines opens Nov. 13, creating 1,000 jobs.
Agriculture
fromabc30.com
6 months ago

Pig stabbed to death ahead of Kern County Fair, suspect wanted

A county fair pig named Pancho was stabbed at a high school barn and later euthanized; police are investigating and the school launched a fundraiser.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

California oil merger set to benefit from permitting boom

It's really a truly significant change, California Resources CEO Francisco Leon said Monday on a call with analysts discussing the acquisition. The state is signaling a need for California production, he said, adding that the company has been having tremendous, very constructive conversations with the state of California.
Environment
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Bike Bakersfield, Calbike Team Up to Flip the Script on Kern County Grand Jury - Streetsblog California

Bakersfield bicyclists advocate for safer cycling infrastructure despite a grand jury report questioning bike lanes' effectiveness due to environmental conditions.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Fort fire growing in Grapevine triggers evacuation warnings near Interstate 5

The Fort fire, ignited late Wednesday night in Lebec, has rapidly expanded to over 175 acres by Thursday morning and prompted evacuation warnings in Kern County.
SF parents
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

Bakersfield Convenes Grand Jury to Investigate Bike Lanes - Streetsblog California

The Kern County Grand Jury report casts doubt on the effectiveness and planning of bike lanes in Bakersfield, raising concerns on climate goal implications.
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