A new $600 million casino is opening this fall just south of Bakersfield that will provide entertainment for both sides of the Grapevine.

The Hard Rock Casino will open Nov. 13 with a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor and more than 2,000 slot machines, according to a news release.

About 15 miles south of Bakersfield, the Hard Rock will be the second-closest full-service casino to Los Angeles, the Tejon Indian Tribe said.

“The opening of Hard Rock Casino Tejon is not only a celebration of our Tribe’s heritage and resilience but also a bold step forward in creating opportunity and prosperity for future generations,” said Octavio Escobedo III, chairman of the tribe. “This project will bring thousands of jobs, fuel economic growth, and serve as a gathering place where culture, entertainment,

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