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Bakersfield engineering firm looks to scoop up ex-Bitwise workers
Cornerstone Engineering is making a splash, eyeing a fresh talent pool to expand its business in the wake of a stunning collapse by Bitwise Industries.
Former Stria CEO takes economic development role with Kern County
Jim Damian led the firm before and after Stria's acquisition by Bitwise Industries. Amid the parent company's collapse, he has a new gig.
Bakersfield’s Stria LLC officially closes with Bitwise collapse
There had been hope in the community that Stria LLC would survive after its parent company completely collapsed, but the Bakersfield tech company does not have a path forward.
McCarthy taps Vince Fong to national museum panel
The Bakersfield Assemblyman will serve on a national commission studying the creation of a new National Museum.
Russians detain Bakersfield native over drug charges
Bakersfield native Travis Michael Leake was featured on a CNN docu-series about his time in Russia in 2014. Now, he's being detained in the country.
Investor sues Bitwise alleging unauthorized sale of properties, loans
A Texas investment firm financed nearly all of the cost of five buildings owned by Bitwise. Then Bitwise officials used the properties to secure loans and list them for sale, a lawsuit reads.
Another Valley city mulls pinching PG&E
Bakersfield isn't embracing the government takeover route once considered by Fresno lawmakers, but a study could help customers or implode.
Chevron adjusting oil pumping amid possible Kern River flooding
The "Big Melt" of Sierra snowpack is having reverberations on the Valley beyond agriculture, now threatening energy production.
Kern Co. suit alleges hidden tax to pay for new waste law
Lawyers claim the fee hikes enacted by Kern County Supervisors are a hidden tax requiring voter approval.
Bakersfield’s novel approach to boosting economy? Asking residents what they want to see open.
Bakersfield economic development gurus are trying a different way to strengthen economic activity.
