Federal government stops printing pennies, potentially impacting Kern County businesses

Federal government stops printing pennies, potentially impacting Kern County businesses

The federal government has stopped printing pennies, and the change could impact how businesses in Kern County handle transactions.At Happy Jack's Pie N' Burger, a cash-only favorite in Bakersfield, owners ditched smaller coins, like pennies, decades ago. Not because they had a crystal ball, or some auspicious writing on the wall, but rather to simplify the payment process for customers and staff."A lot easier, because when this place was boomin…