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April 3, 2025
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Community meet-and-greet at The Marketplace today!
Just a reminder, the community is invited to stroll through the
central courtyard at The Marketplace and meet local public safety
of cers, rst responders, city representatives, and members of The
Marketplace team.
You're invited to join us today, April 3, from 4-6 p.m. for a special
opportunity to connect with those who serve and protect your
community.
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It’s a chance to say hello, ask questions, and get the latest updates on
what's happening in your neighborhood.
Nearly three dozen recognized during BPD promotion
ceremony
Nearly three dozen members of the
Bakers eld Police Department were
recognized this week, earning promotions
and taking the next steps in their law
enforcement careers.
On Wednesday, at Bakers eld First
Assembly, City of cials, members of BPD
and family gathered to celebrate the achievements of 34 individuals,
serving in a variety of capacities within the department.
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"Every single person that is being recognized and promoted here
today represents a lot of work across the police department and it is
critical in very many different ways to the public safety and
community expectations of the police department. It is a real honor
for us to be able to recognize them," said Bakers eld Police Chief
Greg Terry.
Earning promotions were:
Assistant Chief of Police
Jeffrey Burdick
Captain
Christopher Knutson
Nathan McCauley
Matthew Gregory
Sean Morphis
Lieutenant
Ryan Vaughan
Scott Lazenby
Andrew Burich
Kyle Ursery
Sergeant
Carlos Arvizu
Kameron Bailey
Juan Orozco
Ian Jones
Jason Felgenhauer
Detective
Beau Williamson
Maxwell Didario
Jacob Heinsohn
Adam Garcia
Senior Police Of cer
Jaime Velazquez
Tristan Braughton
Jose Medrano
Gilbert Rodriguez
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Jeffrey King
Benjamin Strand
Chad Rogers
Victor Swall
Support Services Program Manager
Rachelle Beeson
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Jackson
Secretary
Patricia Rodriguez
Crime Analysis Supervisor
Joty Badhesha
Police Lab Technician
Denise Perez-Fernandez
Police Service Technician
Marcel Galindo
Elizabeth Letran
Stephanie Talbot
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City employees among 4,000 racers at Bakers eld
Marathon
More than 4,000 people hit the streets of Bakers eld last Sunday to
participate in the annual Bakers eld Marathon.
Starting and ending at the Kern County Museum, the event featured
full and half marathons, as well as a 10K and 6K.
Among those participating, were a number of City of Bakers eld
employees from various departments, including the City Manager's
Of ce, Clerk's Of ce, Economic & Community Development,
Recreation & Parks, Fire and Police departments.
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Assistant Water Director discusses
weir project off Coffee Road
There's a major project impacting the Kern
River and the City of Bakers eld that will
ultimately be of bene t to the community.
On the latest episode of The Something
Better Podcast, Assistant Water Resources
Director Daniel Maldonado explains the
purpose behind the construction of a new
weir and the importance and impact on
you.
That episode is now live and ready for you to listen to!
The Something Better Podcast is streaming on all your favorite
podcast platforms, including:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
iHeart
YouTube
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You can also nd it by visiting The Something Better Podcast
homepage.
Rec. & Parks hosting FREE Sports & Education Academy
The deadline to register for the Recreation & Parks Sports &
Education is approaching.
Thanks to a grant from Kaiser Permanente, Rec. & Parks is able to
host sessions in the spring and summer for free.
The rst seven-week program runs from April 7 - May 23 at the Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1000 S. Owens Street.
The second session runs from June 9 - July 25 at the Saunders Park
Recreational Facility, 3300 Palm Street.
Space is limited for the academy. The spring deadline to register is
April 3.
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Rec. & Parks recruiting for 2025 Lifeguard Academy
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Service Awards
Week of March 30
Sean Cacal, Public Works, 25 years
Dennis Thornton, Public Works, 20
years
John Bishop, Police Dept., 10 years
Scott Miller, Police Dept., 5 years
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Events
Friday, April 4
CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo, 7:30 p.m., Dignity Health Arena,
1001 Truxtun Ave.
Saturday, April 5
Low-cost, drive-thru dog vaccination clinic, 9 a.m., Jastro Park, 2900
Truxtun Ave.
CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo, 7:30 p.m., Dignity Health Arena,
1001 Truxtun Ave.
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Click calendar to visit Bakers eldCondors.com
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