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Wishes Really Do Come True

Written by Tracie Grimes

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Just how did this local father-son company make it big in business? By making their customers' wishes come true!

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Betting the Farm

Written by Tracie Grimes

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There was a farmer, had a dog. No wait, an idea. An idea that would reshape the way Kern County approached agriculture.

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On a Roll

Written by Tracie Grimes

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Who says Bakersfield doesn't need a Subway? Of course we do—everyone loves a BMT or turkey footlong. Meet the woman responsible for first bringing the famous sandwich franchise to our city.

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Leap of Faith

Written by Tracie Grimes

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Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe; there may be different ways to say the name of this juicy vegetable, but there’s only one way to recognize a perfect piece of produce. And Randy Spoelstra knows the secret.

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