Maricopa

California Town Recommended for Dissolution

The Kern County grand jury concludes that Maricopa no longer has the resources to maintain its status and duties as an incorporated city. One example includes accepting an $8,000 loan from a tow truck operator to make City payroll.

June 12, 2011 - Bakersfield.com

Growth and Un-Growth in Arizona

A boomtown in the desert that was expected to grow in population to more than 350,000 by 2020 is going bust, and putting things in perspective as the economy dives and foreclosures spread.

February 28, 2009 - The Wall Street Journal

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