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Cafe closure leaves vegan void
Elaine’s Cafe becomes the second downtown lunch spot to close this month as owner Tracy Thompson makes the difficult decision to end the nearly two-year run of Bakersfield’s only vegan restaurant.
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Top 10 stories of 2009
After being online for just four months, Bakersfield Express is taking a look back on the top 10, most-read stories of the year. It gives us a chance to see what you, our readers, care about most.
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Spotlight Cafe’s closure will leave hearts and stomachs empty
After running the cafe for six years, Jan Fulton makes the difficult decision to close in the face of a tough economy with no recovery in sight. Even so, Spotlight Theatre operators hope to bring in a new venture to feed hungry show-goers.
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Photo exhibit opens up a world of smiles
A joint project between Kern County and Russian photographers shows that smiling crosses language and cultural divides. The exhibit is on display through December in Bakersfield.
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Learn how to save energy and money at workshop
CPUC and PG&E will answer questions about energy efficiency programs, rebates and tax credits for home improvements, and bill assistance for low-income households at a workshop Friday, Dec. 18.
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The Green Gift Guide
Let the Bakersfield Express Green Gift Guide help you find local, eco-friendly gifts to give this holiday season.
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Celebrate the holidays this First Friday
Carolers, carriage rides, Christmas shopping and photos with Santa turn this month’s First Friday arts stroll into a holiday celebration. Friday evening, Dec. 4, the Downtown Arts District will feature a variety of events for adults, children and even pooches.
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Input sought for bike path ‘rules of the road’
The city of Bakersfield will host a public meeting Thursday night for bike path users to discuss ways to make the multiple-use trail safer and friendlier for all.
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Kern County has power to be renewable energy leader
Solar, wind, biomass, and more: Industry experts share their outlook for meeting renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions standards at the fourth annual Kern County Energy Summit.
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Manure Power: Dairies harness methane to create renewable energy
Facing stricter renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission regulations, power companies and dairies in California partner up on capturing methane. Bakersfield-based BioEnergy Solutions leads the way.
