Reminder, we are hosting an Old Town Kern Vision Plan Open House this Saturday, March 29 at Eligon Venue, 307 E. 21st Street from 2-5 p.m. Come learn about Old Town Kern’s rich history and the exciting vision for its future and share your ideas for what you'd like to see! Learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/exB8SGPY Let’s shape OTK’s future together!
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The City of Bakersfield was incorporated on January 11, 1898 and is currently home to more than 403,000 residents, making it the ninth largest city in California, and 48th largest in the United States. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor presides over the seven-member council as they act on behalf of our citizens. The council-appointed City Manager oversees the overall administration and day-to-day operations of the city. The City of Bakersfield welcomes and encourages all visitors of our online communities to contribute comments which are related to responsibilities of and topics pertaining to the City. The City of Bakersfield Social Media account is operated by the City of Bakersfield and posts are made by a City of Bakersfield staff member. Comments posted to this page will be monitored. The following postings/comments are prohibited: a. Comments not topically related to the administrator’s posting; b. Content that violates City policy, including abusive, harassing, intimidating, vulgar, obscene and offensive communications, communications that defame or libel others, and communications that infringe upon the privacy rights of others; c. Disparaging communications or jokes that are based on race, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law; d. Communications of any copyrighted materials, trade secrets, proprietary information, or any other highly sensitive confidential information; e. Solicitation of others for commercial ventures or religious, social or political causes; or f. Comments or communications that violate the Brown Act. The City of Bakersfield reserves the right to remove content that is deemed in violation of City policy or any applicable law.
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Have you noticed the construction near the Kern River off Coffee Road? On the latest episode of The Something Better Podcast Water Resources Assistant Director Daniel Maldonado talks about the project and the benefits to the community. Ep. 8 is now available on all your favorite podcast platforms. Spotify: spoti.fi/4dQsMvQ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3Y3T9c4 iHeart: ihr.fm/3TVtNf9 YouTube: bit.ly/4f2yCvf Podcast home: bit.ly/48b7dVQ
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Congratulations to Jari Nunez who was recently announced as a recipient of the International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) Judy L. Kelsey Scholarship! Jari joined the City of Bakersfield in September, 2024, working in the City Manager's Office, helping provide support to City Council and each of the City's departments. Originally from Lamont, Jari earned her master of education policy and analysis degree from Harvard University. As part of her essay, Jari said, “Returning to my hometown has allowed me to channel my experiences into meaningful action. I am deeply committed to ensuring that local government reflects and uplifts the communities it serves.”
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Congratulations to our California Violence Intervention & Prevention team, now the Office of Violence Intervention & Prevention! Our team was awarded with the Kern Council of Governments' Chairman's Award of Merit during their annual Regional Awards last night. The Chairman's Award of Merit is presented to individuals who have made important contributions to regional cooperation, progress, and understanding in Kern County. To learn more about OVIP and the work they're doing, listen to the latest episode of The Something Better Podcast: Spotify: spoti.fi/4dQsMvQ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3Y3T9c4 iHeart: ihr.fm/3TVtNf9 YouTube: bit.ly/4f2yCvf Podcast home: bit.ly/48b7dVQ
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The City saw a decrease of nearly 60% in homicides in 2024 compared to 2021, thanks in part to the work of our Office of Violence Intervention & Prevention and the Bakersfield Police Department. Fewer homicides, means more time dedicated to stopping and solving other crimes. On the latest episode of The Something Better Podcast, Lt. Matthew Gregory with BPD and Mercedes Mayers with OVIP, discuss the impacts of the City’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy and how they’re working to make the City safer. You can listen to Ep. 7 of The Something Better Podcast on any of your favorite streaming platforms, including: Spotify: spoti.fi/4dQsMvQ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3Y3T9c4 iHeart: ihr.fm/3TVtNf9 YouTube: bit.ly/4f2yCvf Podcast home: bit.ly/48b7dVQ
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On Friday, City Manager Christian Clegg announced decreases in homicides and gun violence following the implementation of the Gun Violence Reduction Strategy. A big key in that reduction has been through the work of the Office of Violence Intervention & Prevention and the Bakersfield Police Department. On the latest episode of The Something Better Podcast, BPD Lt. Matthew Gregory and OVIP Outreach Program Supervisor Mercedes Mayers discuss their work and their approach to dealing with violent crimes. Ep. 7 of The Something Better Podcast drops Tuesday morning. Until then, you can catch up on previous episodes on your favorite streaming platform: Spotify: spoti.fi/4dQsMvQ ApplePodcasts: apple.co/3Y3T9c4 iHeart: ihr.fm/3TVtNf9 YouTube: bit.ly/4f2yCvf Podcast home: bit.ly/48b7dVQ
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Reminder, the application deadline for the City Hall Apprenticeship Program and the City Hall Summer Fellowship is Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The paid programs are open to those 18-30 years old. The programs are a great way to get your foot in the door with the City, as you'll gain hands-on experience learning directly from professionals. To learn more about the programs and to apply, visit: bit.ly/3KeA5yN
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After seeing upward trends in gun violence and homicides, the City of Bakersfield, Councilmembers and the Bakersfield Police Department implemented a Gun Violence Reduction Strategy in 2021. Working directly with community members, those most at-risk and prioritizing public safety, the number of incidents in 2024 compared to 2021 dropped significantly. On Friday, City Manager Christian Clegg announced homicide rates dropped 57 percent and shootings dropped 60 percent during that time frame. The trends are promising, but there’s still plenty of work to be done, as the City continues to prioritize public safety.
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“… If the City of Bakersfield wants to rise, we’re all going to have to rise and that includes Southeast Bakersfield, as well. … I think it’s a new day for Southeast Bakersfield and we’re just getting started.” Those were the words from Bakersfield City Councilmember Eric Arias this morning during a groundbreaking for a new sewer trunk line along S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The installation of the line is a crucial step toward creating needed infrastructure in the area, which will ultimately lead to new residential and commercial opportunities, job creation and economic growth in the area. To help kickoff the project, a community celebration is taking place TOMORROW, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Del Oro High School Performance Arts Center, 1750 Panama Lane. All are invited to attend and take part in the celebration!
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You're invited! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺. 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗟𝗞 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗻. Construction is officially kicking off on a new sewer trunk line in the Southeast community, marking an important milestone in supporting the area’s growth. This project is a key investment in upgrading infrastructure to meet the rising demands of the New Communities of Del Oro. Join us as we break ground on this exciting step toward a brighter future for everyone.
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