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What do you want to see in City of Bakers eld parks?
Take the survey!
Share your priorities for site and systemwide recommendations for
our parks, recreation facilities, trails, tree canopy, programs, and
services. Community needs and desired improvements are more
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The Sound of What's Happening!
Friday, Oct. 13, 2023
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than the City can afford at this time. Take this online Prioritization
Exercise to join the discussion.
Prioritization Exercise
Pop-up large item drop-off event planned for Oct. 14
The City of Bakers eld's Solid Waste
Division will hold a pop-up large item drop-
off event at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
(10315 Highway 178) from 8 a.m. to noon
on Saturday, Oct. 14.
More than 30,000 pounds of trash were
collected at the August drop-off event hosted on Stockdale Highway
in August.
These events are part of Bakers eld's Clean City Initiative and have
collected more than 352,000 pounds of trash, 111,000 pounds of
metal and more than 20,000 pounds of recycling this year alone.
Accepted Items list (Eng.)
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Accepted Items list (Esp.)
Southeast Strong community members gather for
update on TCC
The City of Bakers eld, alongside the Southeast Strong
stakeholders, hosted a community forum in Southeast Bakers eld to
debrief local residents on the progress of the Southeast Strong
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) grant application.
The forum was presented in an open house-style format at the
Bakers eld Senior Center that provided a space for the public to
interact with project partners, receive a better insight into the
different components of the application, and learn about the overall
process of Southeast Strong’s TCC efforts and next steps.
The Strategic Growth Council (SGC) will determine in early
December which applicants will be awarded $29.5 million in state
grant funds.
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Reminder: Active Transportation Summit and Festival
set for Oct. 21 - RSVP today!
Don't forget to RSVP for the upcoming Bakers eld Active
Transportation Summit and Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21!
The City is hosting a free, family-friendly Active Transportation
Summit and Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bakers eld
Community House (2020 R Street) that will feature a raf e for child-
and adult-sized bikes, skateboards, scooters, and helmets! Free food
and snacks will be available, as well as bike, skateboard, and roller
skate safety demonstrations. Project and City staff will be on hand to
answer any questions about the Active Transportation Plan as well
as active transportation in our community.
Project and City staff will be on hand to answer any questions about
the Active Transportation Plan as well as active transportation in our
community.
The public can also hear from keynote speaker Stewart Robertson, a
renowned author of several active transportation guidelines,
discussing best practices for ATPs around the nation and the lessons
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that have been learned to optimize travel for pedestrians, bicyclists
and more.
And the City is accepting feedback on the ATP project right now!
Comments made on the linked interactive map will be considered as
we outline potential future projects.
RSVP here!
Take our ATP survey!
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Council recruiting to ll vacancies
on advisory boards and
commissions
Fire Dept. Civil Service Board (1)
Miscellaneous Departments Civil
Service Board (2)
Police Dept. Civil Service Board (1)
Kern Mosquito and Vector Control Board (1)
North of the River Recreation and Parks District Board of
Directors (1)
Planning Commission (1)
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Bakers eld Youth Commission (1; Ward 7 alternate)
Provide feedback for safety
improvements along Monitor
Street School Corridor
Looking to make safety improvements for
the thousands of children attending school
on or near Monitor Street, the City is
seeking public input as it looks to secure
funding for future projects.
An interactive map allows users to provide
comments and recommendations for
improvements along the Monitor Street School Corridor, which
stretches from South High School to the north on Planz Road down
to Golden Valley High School on the south end on Hosking Avenue.
The City will work to secure funds through the Active Transportation
Program, which is run by the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans).
Provide Feedback
Now accepting feedback on Niles &
Monterey Complete Streets
Project
The City of Bakers eld is committed to
improving road safety and mobility for all
users to save lives and meet diverse needs
and challenges of our disadvantaged
communities.
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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 traf c calming, ADA modi cations, raised
cycle tracks, and new trees to improve users’ safety and travel.
Give us your feedback!
Upcoming Recreation & Parks programming!
Discount CPR & First Aid course
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Register for the Halloween Pickleball Tournament
today!
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Traf c Advisories
Westbound Hwy 58 to southbound Hwy 99 connector
ramp closures
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Nighttime closures have been scheduled
for the westbound State Route 58 to
southbound State Route 99 connector. The
closures will take place on Wednesday,
Oct. 18 and Thursday, Oct. 19 for
pavement repairs, roadway grinding, and
removal of temporary concrete barriers.
The closures will begin at 9 p.m. and end at
5 a.m. California Highway Patrol will be
monitoring the construction zone.
During the closures, westbound motorists will be detoured to
northbound State Route 99. From State Route 99 exit at California
Avenue and turn left/west. Merge right to enter the southbound
State Route 99 on-ramp.
The City and Thomas Roads Improvement Program thank 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.
Nighttime closure planned for Hwy 99 to Ming Avenue
off-ramp
A Nighttime closure has been scheduled for the southbound State
Route 99 to Ming Avenue off-ramp. This ramp closure will take place
on Thursday, Oct. 19 for the removal of temporary concrete barriers.
The closure will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m.
During the closure, motorists can exit at the Stockdale Highway off-
ramp or White Lane off-ramp. California Highway Patrol will be
monitoring the construction zone.
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The City and Thomas Roads Improvement Program thank 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.
Nighttime lane closure on southbound Hwy 99
A nighttime lane closure has been scheduled for southbound State
Route 99 between State Route 58 and Ming Avenue. The closure will
take place on Thursday, Oct. 19 for pavement work and the removal
of temporary concrete barriers. The closure will begin at 10 p.m. and
end at 5 a.m.
The two outer lanes will be closed and one inner lane will remain
open. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction
zone.
The City and Thomas Roads Improvement Program thank 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, August 2023.
Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, September
2023.
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Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers
and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, Oct. 1 - 7, 2023.
U-verse price increase noti cation, Oct. 5, 2023.
Events
Saturday, Oct. 14
Running with the Angels 5k Run/Walk Race, 7 to 11 a.m. at Yokuts
Park (4200 Empire Drive).
ALS Fundraising Walk, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Park at River Walk
(11200 Stockdale Highway).
Liberty Cross Country Carnival, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road).
Pop-up large trash item drop-off event, 8 a.m. to noon at Mesa
Marin Sports Complex (10315 Highway 178).
Discounted CPR & First Aid course, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bakers eld
Community House (2020 R Street) - pre-registration required.
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Sunday, Oct. 15
AFSP-KC Out of the Darkness Walk, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Park at
River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway).
Thursday, Oct. 19
Linnell-Brahma Park groundbreaking, 9 a.m. at 6210 Brahma Street.
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