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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.06.2025Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Eric Galvan March 7, 2025 Notable Items BPD joins CityServe campaign to ght human trafcking This week Bakerseld Police Chief Greg Terry joined other local law enforcement ofcials to help announce the launch of CityServe's anti-human trafcking campaign, Project Rescue. Looking to raise awareness and help combat human trafcking, ofcials outlined resources to help victims and the community. Bakerseld Notes 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 1/9 "I talk about it a lot that public safety is a shared responsibility. And it is," said Chief Terry. "And it takes all of us." As part of the campaign, 10 Golden Empire Transit buses will be wrapped with banners with the national human trafcking hotline - 1-888-373-7888. The hotline is available 24/7. Individuals can also text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733 (BEFREE) or chat online. BPD takes part in Read Across America to celebrate Dr. Seuss Helping celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, members of the Bakerseld Police Department took part in Read Across America week. Members of BPD visited students at Crescent Elementary and Del Rio Elementary this week, reading classic books written by Dr. Seuss. The National Education Association aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benets, especially among children and young adults as part of the month-long campaign, highlighted by Read Across America week. 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 2/9 City Manager's Ofce fellow earns national scholarship This week a fellow currently working in the City Manager's Ofce was announced as one of the winners of the International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) Judy L. Kelsey Scholarship. Jari Nunez joined the City of Bakerseld in September, 2024, working in the City Manager's Ofce, helping provide support to City Council and each of the City's departments. Originally from Lamont, Nunez earned her master of education policy and analysis degree from Harvard University. As part of her essay, Nunez said, “Returning to my hometown has allowed me to channel my experiences into meaningful action. I am deeply committed to ensuring that local government reects and uplifts the communities it serves.” Splash of Color & Suds: Color Run brings fun to Silver Creek What better way to kick off March than with a fun-lled youth color run? Perfect weather set the stage as kids dashed through a course set up by our Recreation & Parks Department at Silver Creek Park, bursting Jari Nunez, ICMA Judy L. Kelsey Scholarship winner 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 3/9 through the colorful powder that was being thrown around. Once they nally made their way to the nish, their white shirts had taken on a rainbow of colors.  But the excitement didn’t end at the nish line! They capped off the event with a bubbly bash, making for an especially sudsy Saturday.  More than 130 dogs vaccinated at low-cost drive-thru clinic 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 4/9 Animal Control Field Services had a busy drive-thru dog vaccination clinic on Saturday. More than 130 dogs were seen at the low-cost drive-thru event held at the Bakerseld Animal Care Center. In total, 255 vaccines were given along with 26 microchips. The next low-cost drive-thru dog vaccination clinic is scheduled for April 5 at Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun. Gun violence reduction discussed in Ep. 7 of Something Better Podcast Following up on the announcement from City Manager Christian Clegg about the reduction in homicides and gun violence over the last three years, The Something Better Podcast takes deeper dive into the subject. On Episode 7 of The Something Better Podcast, Ofce of Violence Intervention & Prevention outreach program supervisor Mercedes Mayers and BPD Lt. Matthew 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 5/9 Gregory discuss what they've seen on the front lines and how they're helping to make Bakerseld safer. Ep. 7 of The Something Better Podcast is now streaming on all your favorite podcast platforms, including: Spotify Apple Podcasts iHeart YouTube You can also nd it by visiting The Something Better Podcast homepage. Trafc Advisory Bakerseld Sports Village closed for Boots in the Park The Bakerseld Sports Village will be closed this Friday, March 7 due to Boots in the Park. Boots in the Park is set to take place from 5-11 p.m. The event will also impact trafc on Ashe Road and nearby streets beginning around 4 p.m. Post-event disassembly over the weekend could also impact trafc. Service Awards Week of March 2 David Garcia, Recreation & Parks, 20 years Nathanael Atkins, Fire Department, 5 years Christian Clegg, City Manager's Ofce, 5 years 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 6/9 Brian Cushnyr, Fire Department, 5 years Santino Delno, Fire Department, 5 years Chance Dominguez, Fire Department, 5 years Dominick Drake, Fire Department, 5 years Lyle Drake, Fire Department, 5 years Jorge Godinez, Fire Department, 5 years Zachary Harmonson, Fire Department, 5 years Vincente Herrera, Fire Department, 5 years Paul Jackson, Technology Services, 5 years Michael Kurtz, Fire Department, 5 years Joshua Martinusen, Fire Department, 5 years Kristin Muir, Economic & Community Development, 5 years Joseph Pineda, Fire Department, 5 years Enrique Puente, Fire Department, 5 years Mathew Roselle, Fire Department, 5 years Eric Schram, Fire Department, 5 years Taylor Shaw, Fire Department, 5 years Elijah Trail, Fire Department, 5 years Events Saturday, March 8 Bulky Item Drop-off event, 8 a.m. - noon, 4200 Panorama Drive 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 7/9 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 8/9 Click calendar to visit BakerseldCondors.com 3/14/25, 9:25 AM Bakersfield Notes 03.06.2025 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ae3f6054c82c498cb8059d012e49ac74/print 9/9