Bakersfield, CA
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Jin Sushi has a happy hour now (Mon.-Fri. 2-5 PM) at both locations
I called to confirm the times at both locations and just had lunch there. It was delicious! Great prices too.
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Converting oil field into geothermal power production in Kern County
In the event of a power crisis, Geotes will be able to power all 300,000 homes for 42 days in Bakersfield. Premier resource management is converting A depleted oil field into geothermal power production.
What was once an oil and gas reservoir is now being converted into geologic thermal energy storage. This project is to store thermal energy within the oil reservoir using concentrated solar powered by parabolic troughs.
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Beale Clock Tower at 17th and Chester c. 1930
You might recognize this clock tower. It now resides at the Kern County Museum (Pioneer Village).
It was damaged in the 1952 earthquake. The earthquake was a 7.3 and killed 12 people, injured hundreds more and caused an estimated $60 million in property damage.
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Kool and the Gang; free concert tonight at the fair!
Gates: 6:30 PM • Show: 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Budweiser Pavilion
FREE with your admission into the Kern County Fair
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Has anyone tried Jeje's Mediterranean Kitchen yet?
I just found Jeje's Mediterranean Kitchen in a gas station (Rosedale Hwy. at Gibson St.) and it looks really good. Has anyone tried it yet? It just opened recently.
Edit: typo
- www.bakersfield.com City Council approves Centennial Corridor contract
The Bakersfield City Council approved a $27 million contract Thursday to build the next installment of the Centennial Corridor project connecting Highways 99 and 58.
TL;DR: they're finally going to build the connector ramps for the eastbound to northbound connection and the southbound to westbound connection.
Construction starts Nov. 2024 with an expected completion date of June 2026.
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California legislator wants to kill federal funding for California high speed project
www.trains.com California legislator wants to kill federal funding for California high speed project - TrainsWASHINGTON — A California congressman wants to end further federal funding for the state’s high speed rail project on the grounds that it has yet to lay any rail. U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) announced last week that he has introduced H.R. 9308, which he has dubbed the “No Frankenrail Ac...
> Bill would end funds for ‘any project that hasn’t laid track after a decade’
> U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) announced last week that he has introduced H.R. 9308, which he has dubbed the “No Frankenrail Act.”
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California is seeing record-high numbers of valley fever. Here’s why.
California is seeing record-high numbers of this fungal disease. Here’s why
> "California in 2023 reported a record-high number of valley fever cases — a potentially debilitating infection caused by inhaling fungal spores in dirt or dust — and 2024 is on track to surpass that, state health officials said Tuesday."
- fresnoalliance.com Delano Residents Take Charge - Community Alliance
Last year, Delano residents attempted to pass a stricter rent control ordinance that would be easy to enforce at the local level. The ordinance did not pass the City Council. Residents then moved on to the next step—gathering signatures from registered voters to get the Fair Rents Delano ordinance o...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18841483
Last year, Delano residents attempted to pass a stricter rent control ordinance that would be easy to enforce at the local level. The ordinance did not pass the City Council. Residents then moved on to the next step—gathering signatures from registered voters to get the Fair Rents Delano ordinance on the November 2024 ballot.
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Month Ahead: August
If you hit a paywall the archived page bypasses it:
https://archive.is/TdEU5
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Please don't drive over a double yellow line. Especially in the canyon!
This idiot decides to pass a car in a blind turn (hence the double yellow line in the middle). Tragedy ensues.
- www.bakersfield.com Chile verde cook-off spicing up Michelada Madness
Michelada Madness-Chile Verde Cook-Off: How do you make a popular event even more exciting? You bring back another beloved festival.
- www.bakersfield.com Coastal favorite Hoagies coming to downtown Bakersfield
Pismo Beach holds a special place in the hearts of many Bakersfield residents. The coastal town beckons throughout the year with nice weather, beach fun and, of course, food.
- www.bakersfield.com THE DISH: City Sandwich poised for comeback
A new chapter is rising in the City Sandwich story.
- www.bakersfield.com Hunt still on for Easter dining offers
Heading into the holiday weekend, we've spotted more dining specials (in addition to our earlier report). Here are the latest deals for the weekend.
- www.bakersfield.com THE DISH: All your Easter meal deals in one basket
If you felt Easter snuck up on you like a child hunting eggs, you're not alone. The calendar brought us the holiday a bit earlier than usual but that doesn't
- www.bakersfield.com THE DISH: Raise a glass to Oscar nominees at Fanny's
Today the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles will host guests to a lavish afternoon of hors d'oeuvres and wine before screening the 96th annual Academy Awards broadcast.
- www.bakersfield.com THE DISH: A grand weekend for opening new food spots
Healthy or decadent, Bakersfield diners will have plenty to enjoy this weekend.
- www.bakersfield.com Drivers discover Centennial Corridor is open
The Centennial Corridor is finally open, as drivers discovered for themselves over the Presidents Day holiday weekend.
- www.bakersfield.com THE DISH: Shrimply irresistible: Seafood options abound for Lent
With the arrival of the Lenten season comes a tidal wave of seafood options.
- www.bakersfield.com PETE TITTL: Valley Plaza serves up new treats at food court
What’s going on with the food scene at Valley Plaza?
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Centennial Corridor Update
According to channel 17, the Centennial Corridor will open the first week of February, assuming the remaining electrical work can be completed by then. This will connect the Westside Parkway to the 99, and allow the 58 to continue onto the Westside Parkway. I hope it will take some of the traffic off Rosedale Highway.
- www.bakersfield.com THE DISH: New fast-casual Indian options join dining scene
Indian food lovers have plenty to celebrate going into 2024 with two new spots offering fast-casual dining with some healthy options.
- www.bakersfield.com It’s 2024, Kern County. Here are some new laws that you should know about
By Oct. 13, a day ahead of the state deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom finished reviewing his final batch of potential laws stacked on his desk. In total, he signed 890