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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.09.2025Bakerseld Notes 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 1/14 Bakerseld Notes 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 2/14 Notable Items Karen Goh sworn in for third term as Bakerseld's Mayor On Monday, Karen Goh was sworn in to begin her third term as the City of Bakerseld's Mayor. She was re-elected in March , 2024. She was rst elected in 2016 to serve as the City's 26th Mayor before being re-elected in 2020. "I'm thoroughly inspired by all the gritty hardworking citizens with hope for the future, who call this beautiful city home and that's all of you out there," Mayor Goh said during her installation ceremony. "Today and together we have boundless potential. Let's each continue to bring our own abilities, vision and passion to realize that potential." Goh will now serve a four-year term through 2028. The Sound of What's Happening! Eric Galvan January 9, 2025 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 3/14 Bakerseld Fire sends personnel to help battle blazes in Palisades As res continue to rage out of control in Los Angeles County, the Bakerseld Fire Department has dispatched more than a dozen individuals to help with reghting efforts. Fires in the Pacic Palisades and Altadena have prompted responses from re agencies throughout California and in neighboring states. This week Bakerseld Fire sent 17 reghters along with ve engines to Southern California. According to the Ofce of the Governor, as of Thursday afternoon, more than 7,500 re personnel and 1,100 re engines have been sent to help battle res in Los Angeles. 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 4/14 This morning, the Bakersfield Fire Department deployed two engines to assist with firefighting efforts for the Eaton and Palisades Fires in Southern California. Our brave firefighters are answering the call to support our neighboring Bakersfield Fire DepartmentBakersfield Fire Department Facebook Watch Share Facebook Help shape the future of Old Town Kern at upcoming workshops! What is your vision for the future of Old Town Kern? As the City looks to revitalize this historic part of Bakerseld, we’re looking to the community to help shape Old Town Kern. We’re hosting multiple community workshops in Old Town Kern, where we’d love to hear your feedback and input for the OTK Vision Plan. Join us at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 at La Mariposa Venue, 711 Sumner Street for presentations from community leaders, then share your ideas with the design team. If you can’t make it to that workshop, join us at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at RAM Gallery, 614 Kentucky Street, to provide feedback on initial plans and engage with the design team. 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 5/14 We look forward to hearing from you and collaborating on this project to revitalize Old Town Kern! Learn More! Provide Feedback! First free Bulky Item Drop-off event of 2025 set for Saturday Get the new year started on the right foot by clearing out some of those items you have piled up around your home. The City's Solid Waste Division will be hosting its rst FREE Bulky Item Drop-off event Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Bakerseld Municipal Airport (2000 S. Union Ave.) from 8 a.m. to noon. The Bulky Item Drop-off events continued to be popular in 2024 as nearly 170,000 pounds of trash was taken to the events, along with more than 60,000 pounds of metal and 6,200 pounds of recycling. 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 6/14 Free Christmas tree recycling program ends Saturday, Jan. 11 Now that the holidays are over, you might be trying to gure out what to do with your real Christmas tree. Now through Jan. 11, 2025, you can recycle your tree for FREE thanks to the City of Bakerseld's Solid Waste Division. Your real trees can be recycled at the following locations: The City's Mt. Vernon Organics Recycling & Composting Facility, 2601 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The Bakerseld College parking lot at the northwest corner of Haley Street and University Avenue, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The Kern County Fairgrounds south parking lot, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The parking lot is located at the corner of Belle Terrace and P Street. 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 7/14 Only real trees are accepted. You are asked to remove all ornaments, bulbs, lights and decorations. You can also cut up your Christmas tree and place it in your green organics bin. Don't pour cooking grease down drains! Recycle it for free year round! With the holidays now past us, you might have some leftovers in your fridge and some leftover grease sitting on your counter. The City's Wastewater Division wants to remind the public not to pour used cooking grease down drains! Instead, you're encouraged to drop off used cooking grease and dispose of it in a safe way for free. The drop-off locations are: The City's Wastewater Treatment Plant 3, 6901 McCutchen Road North of the River Sanitary District main ofce, 204 Universe Avenue Kern UCO, 4031 Alken Street, Ste A5 Residents can drop it off between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Residents are asked to collect their used cooking oil and grease in sealed containers before dropping it off at the locations. Five episodes of The Something Better Podcast available to stream If you're looking for a new podcast to stream, consider The Something Better Podcast. The City's new podcast has ve episodes now available to stream. 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 8/14 Our most recent episode of The Something Better Podcast, James Leonard and Gustavo Medina from the Solid Waste Division talk about programs such the City's Christmas tree recycling program and free curbside bulky item pickup. Previous episodes feature City Manager Christian Clegg, Mercy House Living Centers' Theo Dues and the City's Economic & Community Development Director Jenni Byers. All episodes can be found on a number of popular podcast platforms, including: Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeart YouTube You can also nd it by visiting The Something Better Podcast homepage. Rec. & Parks looking for volunteers for upcoming T-ball season The City's Recreation & Parks Department is looking for volunteers for its upcoming T-ball season. If you're looking to make a difference in a child's T-Ball experience, consider signing up to be a coach for the Pee Wee T-Ball League (ages 3–5) or T-Ball League (ages 5–7). As a coach, you’ll help guide young players while creating lasting memories in a fun and exciting environment.  Teams practice once a week, with games held on Saturday mornings. The season runs from March 10 to April 26. 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 9/14 Volunteer to be a Coach! 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 10/14 Trafc Advisory Kern River Parkway Multi-Use Trail set for intermittent closures 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 11/14 A portion of the Kern River Parkway Multi- Use Trail will be closed intermittently beginning Jan. 13, 2025. The trail will be closed west of the Coffee Road bridge near the end of the Truxtun Extension through Wednesday, Jan. 15 as a contractor moves equipment in the area. Any work is subject to postponement due to unforeseen circumstances. The City thanks you for your patience and understanding. Service Awards Week of Jan. 5 Randall Moe, Police Dept., 30 years Santiago Baltazar, Police Dept., 20 years Paul Bender, Police Dept., 20 years Daniel Brewer, Police Dept., 20 years Joseph Cooley, Police Dept., 20 years John Dunn, Police Dept., 20 years Jose Galvan, Police Dept., 20 years Brian Holcombe, Police Dept., 20 years Ted King, Police Dept., 20 years Ryan McWilliams, Police Dept., 20 years Alexander Paiz, Police Dept., 20 years Robert Robles, Jr., Police Dept., 20 years Robert Routh, Police Dept., 20 years George Vasquez II, Police Dept., 20 years Louis Wood, Police Dept., 20 years Liseth Pisano, Fire Dept., 10 years 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 12/14 Tyler Arvizu, Police Dept., 5 years Noemi Bachman, Police Dept., 5 years Fabiola Cruz, Police Dept., 5 years Norma Delgado, Police Dept., 5 years Manuel Ramirez, Recreation & Parks, 5 years Daniella Simmons, Police Dept., 5 years Reports Park Ranger Weekly Report, Dec. 15-21, 2024 Events 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 13/14 Click calendar to visit BakerseldCondors.com 1/13/25, 2:19 PM Bakersfield Notes 01.09.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c40012058e7242f0b79f4d051f83f6a4/print 14/14