New retail center approved for northwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, CA - A new retail center is officially on its way to a lot in northwest Bakersfield.
The city planning commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve the 119,000 square foot retail center at the corner of Brimhall and Allen Roads.     The decision was postponed in April to allow nearby homeowners to voice concerns over which businesses would be in the center.     Artisan Square Investments LLC said the development will have a grocery store, bank, and