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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.03.2024Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, May 3, 2024 Notable Items Mayor Goh heads to Nation's capital, discusses homelessness crisis Earlier this week Bakerseld Mayor Karen Goh joined a bi-partisan coalition of Mayors for high level meetings in Washington, DC to discuss the paramount challenge of our time: homelessness.   Bakerseld Notes 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 1/14 The U.S. Conference of Mayors Homelessness Task Force met with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Senior White House staff to share the scope and scale of the nation’s housing and homelessness crisis. Mayor Goh discussed the work being done by our non-prots locally while sharing the challenges of the homeless inow numbers.  High-Speed Rail Authority provides update to community Representatives from the High-Speed Rail Authority were in Bakerseld on Tuesday hosting an open house, providing the community with an update on the project. Representatives shared artists renderings of the project, including the station to be built in Bakerseld. Organizers estimated about 200 people were in attendance at the meeting. Vice Mayor Andrae Gonzales and Councilmember Bob Smith (Ward 4) were among those in attendance. The visit to Bakerseld was one of four community open houses held by the High-Speed Rail Authority in the Central Valley. 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 2/14 Thousands volunteer for Great American Cleanup 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 3/14 The Great American Cleanup proved to be a rousing success as more than 2,500 volunteers showed up to help take care of our City. A number of teams gathered on Saturday, April 27, cleaning up at different sites throughout the City, culminating with a celebration at Yokuts Park. 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 4/14 Part of the festivities included the Mayor's Great American Cleanup High School Challenge, where local high schools competed to see who could pickup the most trash. South High School took rst place, followed by Bakerseld Christian and Mira Monte. 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 5/14 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 6/14 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 7/14 Facebook Rec. & Parks set for National Water Safety Month Did you know drowning is the single leading cause of death for children, according to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance? But, by raising awareness about water safety measures and best practices, we can help prevent drowning incidents and save lives. May is National Water Safety Awareness Month, and to commemorate it, the City of Bakerseld's Recreation & Parks Department will be providing safe water practices throughout the month on its social media platforms. The community will be able to access videos, checklists, and fun family activities through our Recreation and Parks Facebook page. There will be two contests that will allow the winners to receive a Recreational Family Swim Pass for this upcoming summer season opening Tuesday, June 4. Anyone interested can also apply for discounted swim lessons, which are possible thanks to a grant from First 5 Kern. Do your part and be water smart! 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 8/14 Bakerseld Fire presents at career day ahead of open house It's been another busy week for the Bakerseld Fire Department with an open house still set to take place this weekend. Last Saturday, members of the Bakerseld Fire Department's cadet program volunteered in the Great American Cleanup, then members of BFD were on hand at Pauly Elementary's career day on Thursday and on Friday, Station 1 hosted students from Loudon Elementary. On Saturday, May 4, Bakerseld Fire will host an open house at Station 1, 2101 H Street, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be live demonstrations, activities for children and food and refreshments. 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 9/14 Hometown Heroes banner program deadline extended The deadline to submit applications for the 2024-2025 Hometown Heroes Banner program has been extended to Thursday, May 9. Applications can be obtained by contacting Juan Amador with Proforma Solutions at juan.amador@proforma.com or through the Kern River Blue Star Moms by email at kernriverbluestarmoms@gmail.com. Cost is $165 per banner. 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 10/14 Note that banner slot capacity is limited. Hometown Heroes Banner Program Application deadline extended for Youth Jobs Program internships Click yer to apply! Employee Service Awards 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 11/14 Week of April 28 Courtney Camps, Development Services, 25 years Patricia Stowe, Development Services, 25 years Reports City Council Agenda Highlights, May 8, 2024 Park Rangers Weekly Report, April 21-27, 2024 Events Saturday, May 4 Bakerseld Fire Department Open House, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Station 1, 2101 H Street Low-cost drive-thru dog vaccination clinic, 9 a.m., Beach Park, 3400 21st Street 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 12/14 Thursday, May 9 Establishing the Kern River Bike Patrol, 6 p.m., Community House, 2020 R Street 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 13/14 5/3/24, 4:18 PM ArcGIS StoryMaps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a8ea7e5bcfbd4f3496aa706885bc1d63/edit/print 14/14