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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.25.20238/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 1/9 Notable Items EXTENDED: City Hall Fellowship Program application deadline moved to Aug. 25 The deadline to apply for the City of Bakerseld's 2023-24 City Hall Fellowship program has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 Bakerseld Notes 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 2/9 The Kern Community Foundation started accepting applications for the program on July 31. Eligible participants must be at least 18- years-old by Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, and no older than 30-years-old by Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. The City Hall Fellowship Program lasts 10 months and offers a unique opportunity for youth to work and learn alongside staff in various City departments. Fellows will engage in administrative duties and analyses, participate in budget management, prepare and present reports, and attend workshops covering personal, professional, and civic development. Fellows will work approximately 20 hours per week and be paid $23 an hour. In addition to hands-on experience, participants will benet from ongoing support and career development services from the Kern Community Foundation, including mentorship, professional workshops, travel stipends, and eld trips. The City Hall Fellowship is a component of the Bakerseld Youth Jobs Program, which is funded by a $5.39 million grant from California Volunteers and the State of California. The program offers four tracks: a paid high school summer internship; a paid college- level fellowship program; a paid recreation internship; and collaborations with nonprot organizations to employ at-risk youth. Use the green action button below to apply and learn more, or call the Kern Community Foundation at 661-616-2610. Apply now! Hear from two of our most recent City Hall Fellows about their experiences in the program! 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 3/9 Bakerseld Fire sends six reghters, equipment to Happy Camp Complex re A half dozen Bakerseld reghters and two engines have been sent to assist in battling the Happy Camp Complex in Northern California this week. That is in addition to three Bakerseld Fire Department members assigned to the Incident Management Team at the Smith River Complex. The Six Rivers National Forest saw approximately 150 lightning strikes Aug. 15, resulting in at least 27 conrmed res. So far, there are 12 conrmed res in the Gasquet Ranger District in Del Norte County. Local resources have focused on identifying the locations of the res and triaging suppression efforts on those posing the highest risk to life and property. The res are burning in extremely rugged terrain with limited access. A year of below-average rainfall has the vegetation unseasonably dry, causing a high resistance to control. Despite these difcult conditions, ground and air resources have been engaged in full suppression efforts. The Smith River Complex re 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 4/9 HR, City Fire hold Q&A for anyone interested in dispatch positions The City is currently looking to add to its Bakerseld Fire dispatch team in efforts to help those in need during times of crisis. The Fire Dispatcher I position is currently listed on the City's Regular Jobs Listings webpage with a closing date of Aug. 30, 2023. On Friday, Aug. 18, representatives from the City's Human Resources and Fire Department held a question and answer session via Zoom, open to anyone interested in the dispatcher positions. The nearly 45-minute session went over basic information about the position with City reps answering any public questions. The session has been posted on the City's YouTube channel and can be viewed below. Bakerseld Fire Dispatch Zoom Q&A Recreation & Parks afterschool programs are back! Afterschool programs at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Silver Creek Community Centers are back and open from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Meals are served for all kids ages 2- to 18- 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 5/9 years-old. There are organized activities to participate in, including art, games, homework help, and more! The program is free to everyone. To sign up, parents will need to complete an activity registration form and waiver for participating children. For more information, please call 661-322-9874 for MLKCC or 661-665-8033 for SCCC. Kern High School Water Polo back in the pool! The Kern High School Water Polo rental started on Monday, Aug. 21. Bakerseld and Liberty High Schools are holding daily practices at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Each day between 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., around 60 high school students attend water polo practice at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Matches will start Monday and Wednesday afternoons beginning Sept. 25. Public input sought for Niles & Monterey Complete Streets Project The City of Bakerseld is committed to improving road safety and mobility for all users to save lives and meet diverse needs and challenges of our disadvantaged communities. 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 6/9 The City is working to secure federal funds for the Niles and Monterey Complete Streets Project, which will transform these corridors into safer, more accessible, and pedestrian-friendly routes using Complete Streets strategies. These strategies focus on trafc calming, ADA modications, raised cycle tracks, and new trees to improve users’ safety and travel. Give us your feedback! Employee Service Awards Week of Aug. 20 Arturo Frias, Public Works Dept., 10 years Trafc Advisories Alternating lane closures scheduled on Westside Parkway Nighttime lane closures have been scheduled for eastbound and westbound Westside Parkway between Coffee Road and Truxtun Avenue from Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday Aug. 31. The lane closures will take place between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the installation of permanent striping. One or more lanes will remain open at all 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 7/9 times and the work will occur on one direction per night. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone. Please note: 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 Closure of NB99 and NB99 to EB58 Connector Nighttime closures have been scheduled for all lanes of northbound State Route 99 between Ming Avenue and State Route 58. This includes the full closure of the connector ramp to eastbound State Route 58. The closures will occur each night from Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 for the installation of an overhead sign structure. The closures will begin at 11 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone. During the closures, northbound motorists will be detoured to exit at Ming Avenue. Turn right/west on Ming Avenue, right/north on Wible Road, left/west on California Avenue. Turn right to enter the northbound State Route 99 on-ramp or the second right to enter the southbound State Route 99 on-ramp to get to eastbound State Route 58. Please note: 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. Kern River Parkway parking lots closed for rehab project The Kern River Parkway parking lots off westbound Truxtun Avenue and west of Mohawk Street will be closed for eight weeks as crews complete a rehabilitation project there. 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 8/9 The closure will begin Monday, Aug. 28 and is expected to be completed by Monday, Oct. 23. The project includes the complete removal and re-paving of both parking lots. Signs have been posted at both locations to alert the public ahead of time. The Kern River Parkway and the amenities themselves will remain open and available to the public during the rehab project. The City thanks the public for its patience and understanding during the completion of these improvements. Please note: Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled without notice due to inclement weather and other unforeseen conditions. Reports Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, July 2023. Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team weekly report, Aug. 12- 18, 2023. Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, Aug. 13-19, 2023. Events Saturday, Aug. 26 8/25/23, 3:16 PM Bakersfield Notes 08.25.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8b1f12f5800c44149d46b30f991927c4/print 9/9 Bakerseld Black Dollar Initiative: Shop Small, Shop Black Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street).