Downtown Bakersfield is experiencing its biggest transformation in decades with three major businesses launching on the same block. Meanwhile, longtime residents are saying goodbye to a beloved neighborhood institution, and the city council just approved changes that will affect your morning commute. Here's what happened in our city this week.
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