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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.02.20242/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 1/12 Bakerseld Notes 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 2/12 Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 3/12 Notable Items Homicides continue to decrease in Bakerseld since launch of GVRS in 2022 The City of Bakerseld implemented a Gun Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) in January 2022, focused on identifying those at the highest risk of gun violence. The City partners with local law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations to reduce retaliatory shootings, as well as to support and connect those residents identied to wrap- around services. The GVRS has continued to show promising downward trends in gun violence within the City. Key notable successes: Homicides in the City dropped from 60 in 2021 to 38 in 2022 after the GVRS launched in January of that year, a 37% decrease in 2022 compared to 2021, reversing the rising trend observed since 2019. Compared to four peer cities, Bakerseld had the largest drop in homicides from 2021 through 2022. Reduction in homicides continued in 2023, with 27 homicides, an additional 29% reduction. The GVRS funding received from the California Violence Intervention Program (CalVIP) ended in June 2023 and was supplemented by resources from the City’s Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure - also known as Measure N - to allow the Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 4/12 City, local law enforcement agencies and community leaders to continue analyzing the dynamics of violence in Bakerseld and the needs of young people at highest risk of involvement in violence to more effectively intervene, increase case solvability and break the cycle of violence. Youth violence is a growing concern within the City of Bakerseld that poses a serious threat to the safety and well-being of individuals, communities, and society. The most recent data reported in the City’s California Violence Intervention and Prevention Problem Analysis revealed that the percentage of young perpetrators involved in gun violence is increasing. These acts of violence not only result in physical harm but also have long-lasting effects on mental health, academic performance, and prospects of youth. The City will begin expanding its efforts on implementing effective strategies focused on preventing youth violence by promoting positive youth development. Bakerseld Fire stays busy during recent storm Mother Nature has made her presence felt recently with a handful of storms that have slammed California. According to the National Weather Service, Bakerseld was hit with .71 inches of rain on Thursday, leading to at least one rescue for the Bakerseld Fire Department. The Bakerseld Fire Department posted photos showing reghters rescuing a raccoon from a storm drain with a caption reading, "Some days all you can do is keep your head above water and some days you just need a little help." 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 5/12 Bakersfield Fire Department 20 hours ago With all the weather related craziness that happened today, Truck 1 was able to rescue this little guy. Some days all you can do is keep your head above water and some days you just need a little help. Facebook First low-cost pet vaccination clinic set for Feb. 3 The Bakerseld Animal Care Center's monthly low-cost vaccination clinics continue to be popular for owners to keep their dogs healthy and licensed. The clinics return for 2024 starting on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at University Park (4301 University Avenue). 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 6/12 Microchips are included FREE with the purchase of a license. For more information, call 661-326-3436 or visit www.bakerseldcity.us/520. 2024 Clinic Calendar Upcoming Recreation & Parks programming 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 7/12 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 8/12 Provide feedback for safety improvements along Monitor Street School Corridor 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 9/12 Trafc Advisories Panorama Drive to Manor Street partial closure City crews will be replacing damaged K- Rail on the Panorama Drive and Manor Street interchange, requiring a partial closure of the westbound side of the Panorama Drive Access Road on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 8. The closure will be between the Panorama Drive Access Road and southbound Manor Street and is expected to last from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 10/12 During this work, southbound trafc on Panorama Drive heading to southbound Manor Street will instead detour north to Denise Avenue for a U-turn and return to the southbound side of Manor Street. 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 Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, Jan. 21 - 27, 2024. Spectrum Pacic West is noticing its customers that on or around March 4, Newsmax in select packages will be launched on channel 1095. For any questions, please call 805-783-4945. Events Saturday, Feb. 3 Pediatric CPR & First Aid Course, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McMurtrey Aquatic Center (1325 Q Street). Cost is $5. Pre-registration at McMurtrey Aquatic Center is required. Low-cost pet vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at University Park (4301 University Avenue). 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 11/12 Friday, Feb. 9 Centennial Corridor public ribbon cutting ceremony, 11 a.m. on the Centennial Corridor. Public access to the event opens at 10 a.m. Directions linked here. 2/2/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.02.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e7d55a169266402ebae363ff8f170535/print 12/12