October 4, 2026

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Iconic Route 66 Bagdad Cafe Navigates Uncertain Future Amid Highway's Centennial

The famed Newberry Springs establishment, celebrated for its role in a cult-classic film, seeks to overcome financial hurdles and a kitchen closure following its longtime owner's passing.

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Iconic Route 66 Bagdad Cafe Navigates Uncertain Future Amid Highway's Centennial

One of California's most recognized landmarks along historic Route 66 is striving to maintain its operations as America's

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