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 »

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 »

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Opens Store in Barstow, California

4 February 2026, 11:01 am

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, family-owned fast-casual brand known for its Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches, continues its California expansion with a new Barstow location. Conveniently located just off Interstate ...... Read More »

'This is football': Barstow's championship run led by resiliency

5 December 2025, 11:00 am

The Barstow football team’s magical 2025 season continued on Friday night with a 13-12 win over Immanuel to win the CIF Division 4AA Southern California regional championship. With the win, the Aztecs ...... 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 »

Earthquake strikes near Barstow in Mojave Desert as California seismic activity picks up

18 February 2025, 4:57 am

From the desert to the sea to all of Southern California, the ground keeps shaking in the Golden State. At 9:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 10 miles north-northeast of ...... Read More »

California 300 off-road race roars into Barstow this fall

11 August 2024, 1:00 pm

Unlimited Off-Road Racing has announced dates for its 3rd Annual California 300 this fall in Barstow. The off-road event will feature hundreds of race teams, including cars, trucks, utility terrain ...... Read More »

Earthquake reported near Barstow, California Monday afternoon measuring 4.9

29 July 2024, 9:15 am

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An earthquake shook Southern California early Monday afternoon. The earthquake reportedly struck about 15 miles near Barstow in ...... 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 »

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