Panera Could Join City Lights Mall

City Lights in Bakersfield is set for a major makeover with a spring 2027 opening, featuring over 350,000 square feet of open-air retail. Big names like Sprouts, Ross, Ulta, Skechers, and more are already confirmed, and Panera Bread could be joining the lineup — pending final approval. The planning commission is reviewing revised signage plans, potentially removing old theater signs. Developers acquired the land in June 2021, and with this growing roster of brands, City Lights is poised to become a major shopping destination. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f2ea6229194f8df