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Road Upgrades Set for Costco Before Bakersfield Opening

8/23/2026

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Developer Jim Halferty says road upgrades will precede opening of a Costco, gas station and restaurants in Bakersfield.
The project would be near Seventh Standard Road and Calloway Drive in the Gossamer Grove neighborhood.
Residents Tammy York and Mike York fear the development will increase traffic at the already jammed intersection.
Tammy York also worries the center could attract more crime, especially theft linked to homeless individuals.

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Developer Jim Halferty says road upgrades will precede opening of a Costco, gas station and restaurants in Bakersfield.
The project would be near Seventh Standard Road and Calloway Drive in the Gossamer Grove neighborhood.
Residents Tammy York and Mike York fear the development will increase traffic at the already jammed intersection.
Tammy York also worries the center could attract more crime, especially theft linked to homeless individuals.