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Home My WebLink About11.09.202311/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 1/15 Holiday Closure City ofces closed for Veterans Day The City of Bakerseld's administrative ofces - including City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue) - will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. City ofces will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 as normal. Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 Bakerseld Notes 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 2/15 Trash services are not expected to be impacted by the closure. City of Bakerseld honors and thanks our Veterans Notable Items City hosts 80 local students for 67th Annual Teen Government Day 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 3/15 Eighty local students from 20 area high schools learned about Bakerseld's government and the services we provide to our thousands of residents every day during the 67th Annual City of Bakerseld Teen City Government Day on Wednesday, Nov. 8. 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 4/15 The students were assigned to various City departments to learn about those services, and they also provided valuable feedback about what they feel are important needs in the community. They heard from Asst. City Manager Gary Hallen and Mayor Karen Goh to start the day. 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 5/15 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 6/15 Following a morning spent "on-the-job" with City employees, the students returned to City Hall before heading to Hodel’s Country Dining for a luncheon in their honor, sponsored by the Bakerseld- area Kiwanis Clubs. 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 7/15 Sixteen students were then invited to attend Wednesday evening's City Council meeting, sitting on the dais with their Councilmember or City staff counterparts. 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 8/15 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 9/15 More than 200 vaccines administered at nal low-cost pet vaccination clinic of the year Nearly 90 pets were licensed and 212 vaccinations were given to local pets at Animal Control's monthly low-cost drive- thru pet vaccination clinic at Jastro Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. Eleven dogs were also microchipped at the clinic. Microchips are provided free to City residents with the purchase of a license. This was the nal clinic of the year. In 2023, 627 licenses were sold, with 1,834 vaccines administered to 999 pets. The monthly low-cost clinics are expected to return in February 2024. The Scottish Sun highlights visit to Bakerseld as part of "the real California" Bakerseld was the rst stop on a Scottish newspaper writer's recent visit to the Central Valley. Iona Brownlie, a writer for The Scottish Sun newspaper, described the Central Valley as "the real California." Her visit was a cooperative effort of the Central Valley Tourism Association and Visit California. Visit Bakerseld coordinated the writer's time in Bakerseld, which is posted below. The complete article can be read online here. Courtesy: The Scottish Sun 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 10/15 New sign unveiled at University Park acknowledging work of park's adopters The City of Bakerseld's University Park (4301 University Avenue) has been adopted by the Betty Ann Ong Foundation for more than six months, helping keep the park clean and looking its best for all visitors! In honor of their commitment and work, a sign recognizing the group's efforts was installed at the park on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Adopt-A-Park Program University Park adopted by the Betty Ann Ong FoUniversity Park adopted by the Betty Ann Ong Fo…… Provide feedback for safety improvements along Monitor Street School Corridor 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 11/15 What do you want to see in City of Bakerseld 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 than the City can afford at this time. Take this online Prioritization Exercise to join the discussion. Prioritization Exercise 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 12/15 Employee Service Awards Week of Nov. 5 Mary Pezer, Police Dept., 5 years Trafc Advisories Closures planned for Stockdale Highway pavement rehabilitation project As road construction continues on Stockdale Highway, the following trafc advisory is provided. On November 11th the intersection of Stockdale Highway and New Stine Road will be closed from 5 a.m. to approximately 9 a.m. During this time trafc is advised to detour using Ashe 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 13/15 Road, Mohawk Road, McDonald Way, or Belle Terrace. Access to properties and businesses at the intersection will remain open during this time, but motorists are advised to delay travel until 9 a.m. on this day. After reopening the intersection, construction will continue west in two westbound lanes (closed) with one westbound lane open. When reaching Ashe Road, the intersection of Ashe Road will be closed for approximately 2 ½ hours. During this time, all eastbound travel lanes east of Ashe Road will remain open for property owner egress on Stockdale Highway through New Stine Road and beyond. Westbound trafc east of Ashe will be detoured for the 2 ½ hours the intersection of Ashe is closed. Emergency vehicles will be able to access all properties at all times. On Sunday November 12, 2023, construction will continue on Stockdale Highway from Ashe Road to Gosford Road, with temporary lane closures throughout the day. The intersection at Gosford Road will be closed on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Upon completion of the intersection work, Stockdale Highway from Gosford Road to Ashe Road will be open to through trafc, but restricted to one travel lane in either direction. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times; however motorists are strongly encouraged to detour east/west on Truxtun Avenue or Ming Avenue, and north/south on Calloway Drive and Ashe Road or California Avenue/New Stine Road. Detours will be placed at the nearest arterial street approaching these closures. Flaggers will be positioned at each closure to allow local trafc to access residences and businesses in the surrounding area. This will result in trafc delays, so motorists are advised to take caution, and to take alternate routes or allow for extra travel time through this area. The City thanks the public for their patience during the construction of these improvements. Click image to enlarge 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 14/15 Please Note: Construction work is scheduled to be fully completed by December 4, 2023 or sooner. The reconstructed roadway is designed to have a 15 – 20 year life. Inclement weather and other unforeseen conditions may create delays and require work to be postponed or rescheduled. The City thanks the public for their patience during the construction of these improvements. Veterans Day Parade road closures The American Legion will conduct its annual Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Bakerseld on Saturday, Nov. 11 beginning at 10 a.m. As a result of the parade, a number of road closures will be in place, starting as early as 9 a.m. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during the closures (see map at right). The parade will run from L and 22nd Streets and head south to 21st Street, then head west to G Street. From there, the oats and participants will head south to 20th Street and then turn east, ending at O Street. Road closures for the parade route and staging areas are as follows: 23rd Street between N and Q Streets; 22nd Street between Chester Avenue and Q Street; 21st Street between G and Q Streets; 20th Street between G and Q Streets; 19th Street between O and Qu Streets; P Street between 24th and 20th Streets; Chester Avenue, K Street and L Street between just south of 23rd and 19th Streets; M, N and O Streets between 23rd and 19th Streets. 11/9/23, 5:02 PM Bakersfield Notes 11.09.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/28ddd53101274868882f94dabc198697/print 15/15 The parade is expected to be completed by noon, with roads re- opening soon after. Reports Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2023 Events Saturday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Bakerseld.