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Bakers eld Notes
The Sound of What's Happening!
Friday, January 6, 2023
Notable items
Storm cleanup
The Recreation & Parks Department dispatched multiple teams from
its Tree Section, Park Rangers and its Support Team for Operations,
Rangers and Maintenance (STORM) the afternoon of Wednesday,
Jan. 4 to respond to calls regarding storm weather impacts in the
City. Those teams addressed more than 20 trees that had fallen or
lost large limbs. The damage was caused by unusual high winds.
Recreation & Parks teams worked throughout the night and into the
early morning of Jan. 5.
Staff worked directly with the Bakers eld Police Department to
clear streets and sidewalk of trees and hazardous debris. The
following morning an additional 25-plus trees were addressed, and
the Parks staff inspected all public areas to ensure the parks, streets
and sidewalks were clear. Many of the more than 45 trees addressed
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were from private property, not city trees. The Tree Section staff and
outside contractors have made routine tree trimming a priority for
the last several years, improving the health of the trees and
decreasing the likelihood of damage during storms like we
experienced this week.
Kicking off the New Year with the Polar Bear Plunge!
The Recreation & Parks Department held its 15th annual Polar Bear
Plunge on New Year’s Day at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. This year’s
Polar Bear Plunge saw 116 participants brave the 59 degree water
and 51 degree outside temperature and take the icy plunge!
Spectators cheered participants as they slid down the slides and
swam the 25 yards in the pool. With the cold weather, the 223
people attending the event enjoyed cups of hot chocolate. Artic
Glacier sponsored this exciting event which has become a
Bakers eld tradition for many families and a great way to kick-off
the New Year.
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Bakers eld Fire upgrades and service expansion
The Bakers eld Fire Department has placed 180 new self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA’s) into service, greatly increasing the
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safety of our re ghters. SCBA’s are the lifeline for re ghters who
work in atmospheres that pose immediate danger to their life and
health. The Department now has interoperability with Kern County
Fire during re ghting operations. The packs also include Bluetooth
technology compatible with our future radio system, have increased
ergonomics with improved comfort, balance, and t. Battalion chiefs
will soon be able see - in real time - each re ghter’s remaining air.
The new packs (modeled by re ghter Drew Heredia at left) have
been positively received by the re ghters. Bakers eld Fire thanks
the City of Bakers eld for the investment in re ghter safety and
Battalion Chief Alexander Clark who was instrumental in the rollout
of the new air packs.
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The Department also recently expanded its Advance Life Support
(ALS) program in East Bakers eld. The department has deployed a
second ALS paramedic unit Engine 4, which is now available as an
ALS unit when staf ng allows. Station 4 is located at 130 Bernard
Street between Union and Alta Vista.
In 2022, E-4 ran a total of 1,789 EMS call with 1,458 (81%) in Station
4's primary response area.
City Hall Fellowship program visits BPD training facility
On Wednesday, Jan. 4, our current group of City Hall Fellows had the
opportunity to learn more about the Bakers eld Police Department.
The Fellows received a presentation from Capt. Jeremy Blakemore
and a tour of the Training Facility on California Avenue where they
saw rsthand how the City recruits, trains, and prepares our next
class of of cers.
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Volunteers sought for 2023 Point-In-Time Count
In continuing efforts to help those experiencing homelessness, the
annual Point-In-Time Count is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 25,
2023.
The Bakers eld Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative is looking for
volunteers to help administer the PIT Count to get an accurate count
of those experiencing homelessness.
The PIT Count provides a snapshot view of homelessness and an
accurate PIT Count is needed to receive adequate funding and
ensure proper allocation of resources and energy to address
homelessness.
Anyone interested in volunteering should visit the Bakers eld Kern
Regional Homeless Collaborative website .
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Employee Service Awards
Week of Jan. 1
Pablo Franco, Public Works, 20 years
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Traf c Advisories
Lane closures planned on Stockdale Highway
Lane closures are scheduled for Stockdale Highway from McDonald
Way to Real Road on Sunday, Jan. 8. The lane closures will occur from
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9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the removal of k-rail.
One lane will remain open at all times
during the closure. The lane closures will
also be in effect on Jan. 11 and 12 if
necessary.
Construction schedules may be changed
without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances. The Thomas Roads
Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work
may cause the traveling public.
Freeway closures planned for westbound Highway 58
to southbound Highway 99 connector
Nighttime closures have been scheduled for the westbound State
Route 58 to southbound State Route 99 connector. These closures
will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12 from 9
p.m. to 5 a.m. for the removal of k-rail. California Highway Patrol will
be monitoring the construction zone.
During the closure, westbound motorists will be detoured to
northbound State Route 99. From State Route 99 exit and turn west
at California Avenue, then enter the southbound State Route 99 on-
ramp.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to
unforeseen circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement
Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the
traveling public.
Overnight closures planned on northbound Highway 99
Nighttime closures have been scheduled for all lanes of northbound
State Route 99 between Ming Avenue and State Route 58. The
closures will take place between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12 for adjustment of k-rail. California
Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone.
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During the closures, northbound motorists will be detoured to exit at
Ming Avenue, travel west on Ming Avenue, north on Wible Road,
west on California Avenue, then re-enter the northbound State
Route 99 on-ramp or enter the southbound on-ramp to get to
eastbound State Route 58.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to
unforeseen circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement
Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the
traveling public.
Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, Jan. 11, 2023.
TRIP monthly status report, January 2023.
Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team weekly report, Dec. 24-
30, 2022.
Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers
and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, Dec. 27-31, 2022.
Events
Monday, Jan. 9
Cults & Classics: "Mean Girls," doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7
p.m.; Fox Theater (2001 H Street).
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