BNSF BIG – Barstow International Gateway

BNSF announced plans to construct Barstow International Gateway which will be a first of its kind intermodal facility with warehouses and transloading on-site and a switching yard for containers coming in and out of the ports of LA and Long Beach. https://betterbarstow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BNSF-BIG-Barstow-International-Gateway.mp4

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City of Barstow’s New Chief Nick DiNapoli

  We are delighted to introduce Chief Nick DiNapoli as the new leader of the Barstow Fire Protection District. With an unwavering commitment to public safety and a proven track record of delivering high-quality services, Chief DiNapoli brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As a retired firefighter and current Acting Fire Chief…

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17th annual New Mexico Chili Cook-off’s and Belen Fiestas!

What an amazing time we had at the 17th annual New Mexico Chili Cook-off’s and Belen Fiestas! Our Barstow city council members and Mayor made sure to attend this fantastic event and express their gratitude to the community for coming out. We were also thrilled to have California State Treasurer Fiona Ma in attendance, who…

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BNSF to Build New Integrated Rail Complex in Barstow to Increase Supply Chain Efficiency Nationwide

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Post Date:10/06/2022 12:34 PM First-of-its kind integrated facility will create 20,000 direct and indirect jobs, and reduce port and freeway congestion around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach  BARSTOW, Calif., Oct. 1, 2022 – BNSF Railway today announced plans to invest more than $1.5 billion to construct a state-of-the-art master-planned rail facility in Southern…

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BARSTOW COUNCILMEMBER CARMEN HERNANDEZ JOINS WOMENS HISTORY MONTH PANEL TO DISCUSS EQUITY AND EQUALITY

Post Date:03/23/2023 6:52 PM     Councilmember Carmen Hernandez, representing the City of Barstow, recently participated in a panel discussion focused on equity and equality as part of the Women’s History Month celebration. The event was hosted by Barstow Community College during a celebratory brunch, with fellow councilmember Barbara Rose also in attendance. The panelists…

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WHY BARSTOW INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY IS A BIG DEAL

Post Date:03/23/2023 4:56 PM Transportation has long been part of the story of Barstow, California, located in the southern portion of the state in the Mojave Desert. The settlement began along the Mormon Corridor as freight wagons and animals followed the course of the Mojave River. When miners arrived following discovery of silver, railroads were…

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