Tag archive for ‘business’
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Jobless grads come home in reverse brain drain
With unemployment numbers soaring, many college graduates are moving home to Bakersfield to save money while job searching. But jobs are scarce, so they’re getting creative in their quest – and learning to live with Mommy and Daddy’s rules once again.
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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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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.
