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Bakersfield, sound.


The city of Bakersfield, California “Bakersfield” redirects here. For other uses, see Bakersfield (disambiguation).

Bakersfield (pop. 323,213GR2) is one of the fastest-growing, large-population cities in the United States.
, rejects the regulatory demands of the smart growthers and embraces actual expansion, allowing its booming population to enjoy cheap and plentiful plen·ti·ful  
adj.
1. Existing in great quantity or ample supply.

2. Providing or producing an abundance: a plentiful harvest.
 housing. Mayor Harvey Harvey, city (1990 pop. 29,771), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb S of Chicago; inc. 1895. Its manufactures include steel castings, metal products, chemicals, machinery, and electronic equipment. Harvey has an oil research center. The city was founded by Turlington W.  Hall explains, "You just can't stop growth."
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Title Annotation:Bakersfield, California rejects new housing regulations
Author:Taylor, Jeff A.
Publication:Reason
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1U9CA
Date:Aug 1, 2006
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