finance
S&P 500 Today: Markets Rise, Bakersfield Investors React
Stock market update: S&P 500 rose 0.39% today. Bakersfield investors monitor global markets, gold prices, and oil trends affecting retirement savings and pension balances.
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Bakersfield Arts District Preserves Country Music While Expanding Galleries and Theaters
The Downtown Arts District draws residents and visitors to galleries theaters and museums while preserving the city's country music roots.
finance
Bakersfield’s Economy Shows Signs of Growth Despite High Unemployment
As Kern County leads California in oil and agriculture output, Bakersfield emerges as a key economic bellwether amid persistent local challenges.
Politics
Bakersfield Transit Changes Will Reshape Routes and Service Frequency
New regional transport policy changes are projected to affect Bakersfield residents’ daily commutes, access to essential services, and social inclusion, with specific adjustments expected in public transit routes and service frequency.
sport
Cal State Bakersfield, Bakersfield College Reshape Athletics With Major Funding Shifts
Recent moves by Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College reveal how institutional funding and local engagement are redefining the landscape of regional fitness culture.
finance
Bakersfield Labor Costs Draw Employers as Unemployment Eases
The region's hourly wage average and home values below state norms create openings for local employers in oil, agriculture and freight while the unemployment rate ticks lower.