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Bakersfield realtor group joins statewide association in opposing knocked-down Assembly bill capping taxes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Association of Realtors is celebrating a victory in stopping a tax bill from moving forward through the State Legislature. The local group joined the California Association of Realtors to halt Assembly Bill 736, which would cap some real estate taxes at 1.5% throughout the state. If passed, the bill [...]
KGET 17 News · Jul 1
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Bakersfield realtor group joins statewide association in opposing knocked-down Assembly bill capping taxes
KGET 17 News · Jul 1
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Old Rite Aid set to become new Goodwill in northwest Bakersfield
KGET 17 News · Jul 1
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Target to replace Ulta Beauty shops with new in-store beauty concept
KERO 23ABC · Jul 1
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Business longevity experts share what it takes to go the distance - Bakersfield.com
Business longevity experts share what it takes to go the distance Bakersfield.com
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 26
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New home prices climb in Bakersfield's otherwise flat market - Bakersfield.com
New home prices climb in Bakersfield's otherwise flat market Bakersfield.com
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 26
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OneLegacy Celebrates Opening of Bakersfield Regional Office - Business Wire
OneLegacy Celebrates Opening of Bakersfield Regional Office Business Wire
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 25

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Spirit Halloween hiring for more than 52,000 positions
Love Halloween? In need of a job? You're in luck.
KGET Business · Jun 24

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'Co-branded' Bed Bath & Beyond stores opening in 22 cities, with more expected
Nearly 100 stores were set to be rebranded. A portion of those locations are now open.
KGET Business · Jun 21

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Kern County unemployment dipped slightly between April, May 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Unemployment in Kern County dipped slightly between May and April this year, and decreased even more between this past May and May 2025. The unemployment rate in the county between May 2025 and May 2026, dropped by 0.6%. The number fell by 0.4% between May and April, according to data curated [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 19