Lots of people see the new year as a time to plunge into something new, turn over a new leaf, or set a goal and see how long it lasts. To that end, Bakersfield Life invited readers to submit their hopes, dreams and resolutions for 2026. Here\u2019s what we received.<\/p>\n
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