Tag archive for ‘economy’
-
Public art galleries respond to tough economy
Despite decreased revenues of up to 25 percent, and one landlord’s bankruptcy, Bakersfield’s public art galleries are holding strong to provide art and arts education to the community.
-
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.
-
CSUB tackles national debt, health care reform
Local experts debate the top issues facing the nation and how they affect Bakersfield at a community level in a panel sponsored by the college’s Financial Management Association.
-
Industry diversification, job training are keys to recovery
The latest economic report by the Great Valley Center paints a bleak picture for the Central Valley, but also offers ideas for making it out of the recession sooner.
-
Spotlight’s ‘Grapes of Wrath’ a timely lesson in human spirit
The stage adaption of John Steinbeck’s classic American novel brings home the struggle to survive.
-
Cost of the market crash: $7.5 million a year
Bakersfield will pay about $7.5 million a year for the next 30 years just to make up for its losses in the pension funds last year.
