The Trump administration began the formal process to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, but says it’s willing to “re-engage” if terms more favorable to the U.S. are met. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Applegate exit opens in Atwater
Foot traffic has been slow in Atwater near a freeway exit that has been closed for a month. It opened Friday, June 23, 2017, officials said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater highway exit reopens after tanker explosion. How much did stores suffer?
The Highway 99 exit in Atwater reopened Friday, about a month after it was closed when a tanker truck overturned and burst into flames, killing one man. The exit and … Click to Continue »
Read More »State Farm To “Exit” Bakersfield Facility By 2021
Insurance company State Farm has announced that it plans to close eleven facilities nationwide over the next four years, including one in Bakersfield that employs about 740 people. The company says the plan to “exit” the facilities will help it run more efficiently. The changes will affect over 4,000 employees …
Read More »Cheers, fears and reaction in Merced as Britain votes to exit EU
British-born Merced residents speak out on historic vote, prime minister’s resignation Both sides of vote deeply, even bitterly, divided … Click to Continue »
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