BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 The Mission at Kern County took a major step forward Monday as leaders gathered to watch the final building at its East 21st Street facility be demolished, clearing the way for a new 13,000-square-foot building.<\/p>\n
Executive Director Carlos Baldovinos, staff members and project leaders were on hand for the demolition. Baldovinos said the moment is not bittersweet, but a celebration of what is to come for the Mission.<\/p>\n
“This home served its purpose. It served with a lot of different things that we did through the years, programming and such, but I do think that where this new property is going to be, it’s a great spot,” Baldovinos said.<\/p>\n
Construction on the new facility is slated to begin in late spring or early summer and is expected to take anywhere from 9 to 12 months to complete.<\/p>\n
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