City approves BNSF’s $4 billion intermodal railroad project near Barstow

5 June 2026, 6:33 am

The Barstow City Council has approved BNSF's $4 billion Barstow International Gateway intermodal railroad project. The facility aims to streamline the supply chain by moving goods from ports directly ...... Read More »

In CA's Barstow, neighbors question impacts of huge proposed railyard

25 May 2026, 1:11 pm

Residents and a coalition of labor and environmental groups are calling for changes to a massive proposed railyard in Barstow, saying they want stronger protections for air quality, the water supply, ...... Read More »

This SoCal city along Route 66 is about to change in a big way

20 May 2026, 6:15 pm

Just past the halfway mark of Route 66 in California is Barstow. It’s fair to say that, for many travelers, Barstow is a pit stop where you can visit the many competing original Del Tacos. The route ...... Read More »

California governor candidate Steve Hilton visits Barstow Del Taco

12 May 2026, 5:10 am

After a recent Barstow town hall, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton stopped by one of the first Del Taco restaurants to enjoy some food.... Read More »

Naf Naf Grill Announces New Location in Barstow, California

26 May 2025, 1:00 pm

Naf Naf Grill, the popular fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant known for its vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, announced the opening of its newest location in Barstow, California. The newest ...... Read More »

Swedish firm announces $30M county contract to build Barstow's new First Avenue Bridge

18 January 2023, 5:47 am

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The First Avenue Bridge in Barstow, California is one of several bridges across the nation, associated with the name Barstow, ...... Read More »

‘Buried In Barstow’: Angie Harmon’s New Lifetime Movie Is Getting a Sequel

4 June 2022, 3:05 pm

In Buried in Barstow, Hazel leads a seemingly quiet life in Barstow, California, where she owns a BBQ restaurant and raises her daughter Joy (Lauren Richards). It’s a long way from her previous life ...... Read More »

Barstow Council to consider first pot-biz approvals in city for out-of-town dispensary owners at Monday meeting

3 January 2022, 2:00 am

Barstow's City Council will consider approving its first-ever pot shop permits Monday in two votes on out-of-town applicants seeking to run dispensaries: one in what is currently an IHOP restaurant, ...... Read More »

Barstow mayor faces threat of formal reprimand by City Council colleagues at Monday meeting

19 December 2021, 11:01 pm

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Main Street in Barstow, California, represents a remnant of Route 66's heyday in the U.S. The Barstow City Council will end a ...... Read More »

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