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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
March 6, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
A New Beginning
I am excited to share that I have completed my first week serving as the new City
Manager of Bakersfield! It has been a busy week, meeting many City department
heads, staffers and elected officials, as well as community leaders. I would first like to
say that everything I have heard about Bakersfield’s welcoming people is true.
Everyone has been very friendly and helpful during this transition.
My family and I are excited to join Bakersfield and put down roots in the community
here. There are a lot of great things this City has to offer and I am ready to get to workand begin getting to know it even better over time.
I believe Bakersfield is in a great position in many respects, and I hope to help guide
the City as we move forward and continue to grow. By working together, I hope wewill all continue to hear The Sound of Something Better.
Notable Items
The City welcomed 31 newly-hiredemployees this week, including 24new Fire Department trainees. Those
trainees were sworn-in on Monday atthe City Council Chambers (right)
and attended orientation onMonday, March 2nd.
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Bakersfield
Fire Department teamed with the
Kern County Fire Department to hold
a drive-thru fundraiser at City Fire
Station #1 in Downtown Bakersfield. The fundraiser was held to benefit the families
of
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two Porterville City firefighters who died while battling a blaze at Porterville’s library:
Captain Ray Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones. The event was well-
attended and brought in an estimated $15,000, which will be donated to those
families.
The City Manager’s Office staff continues
to earn opportunities to improve their
skillsets and leadership abilities. We are
pleased to announce that Assistant City
Manager Chris Huot has been selected to
attend the inaugural InternationalCity/County Management Association (ICMA) Leadership Academy in May. The
Academy is an intensive five-day program designed to cultivate key competencies
needed for successful leadership at all levels of local government management. The
class is composed of senior or tenured managers seeking opportunities to hone their
skills and test strategies that help build personal and organizational leadership skills. In
addition to being accepted, Chris also received a scholarship from ICMA to attend
the Academy. This comes less than a week after CMO staffer Brianna Carrier earned
a full scholarship to the ICMA’s 2020 West Coast Regional Conference.
Congratulations!
Each year the Water Association
of Kern County hosts a KernCounty Water Summit where
experts and policymakersconvene to discuss California’s
most critical water issues. The Cityof Bakersfield was pleased to
participate in the importantdiscussion with Mayor Karen Goh
on hand to welcome thehundreds of attendees gathered
at the Mechanics Bank Arena. Thisyear’s keynote speaker was
Armando Quintero, Chair of theCalifornia Water Commission. City
Councilmember Bob Smith (Ward
4)– also a member of the Bakersfield Water Board – joined a table with staff from both
the City Manager’s Office and the Water Resources Department (above).
This will be another busy weekend for local hotels and restaurants as racing fans
converge on Bakersfield for the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet at Auto ClubFamoso Raceway. This annual four-day event brings visitors from around the world to
this historic racetrack.
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This busy March Meet weekend follows last weekend’s California Interscholastic Federation state high school wrestling championship event at Mechanics Bank Arena.
Click this link to see the crowd and some of the action from last week: http://bit.ly/2TshG9g
This was the second year that the girls’ and boys’
championships were combined for a three-day event in Bakersfield. Before last year, the girls met in Visalia
and the boys competed in our City. This was also the
second year that CIF and March Meet did not share the
same weekend. Before 2019, both events competed
for Bakersfield hotel rooms on the same first weekend of
March. By having each event on a separate weekend,
participants and fans have an easier time finding hotel
rooms. Also, there are now more than 350 additional
hotel rooms in Bakersfield this year compared with 2019,
allowing each event to grow. According to ASM, paid
admission for this year’s CIF wrestling championships
was 16,268, up from 15,442 in 2019.
Visit Bakersfield once again had an information table (left) on the arena concourse
for all three days, providing information about places to visit in Bakersfield, local
restaurants to eat at, and other things to do around the City.
Local dogs (and their owners!) will be excited to see the recently completed water fountain project at the Mesa Marin DogPark (right). The fountain is something the
City was planning to add since the parkwas built, but it had been delayed by
several factors. Over the last several monthsthe City has received numerous requests to
have a drinking fountain added to thefacility. Recently, the Recreation & Parks
Rapid Response Team was able topurchase and install it in four days,
completed in time for the Leap Day
weekend (February 29th). The fountain
provides water at dog-level and two
fountains at people-level.
On Tuesday, March 2nd, the Bakersfield Police Department held a Facebook Live orientation for the upcoming Junior Police Academy. The intent of having
this orientation live was to inform the community of the upcoming opportunity for
children between the ages of 11 and 17. It was also held to provide time to answer
questions about this program, which is in its fifth year. Applications will be
accepted starting Monday, March 9th at the Bakersfield Police Activities League,
301 E. 4th Street.
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful recently received
the President’s Circle Award (right) from Keep
America Beautiful. The President’s Circle will
help give Keep Bakersfield Beautiful an edge
when applying for grants and other awards
from the parent organization.
KBB is currently working with Mayor Karen Goh
to prepare for the Great American Cleanup,
which is set for April 18. That event is the City’s
main volunteer event of the year.
KBB is also nominated for a Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Beautiful
Bakersfield Award in the “A Better Bakersfield” category for the Great American
Cleanup (below), monthly downtown cleanups, and Make a Difference Day. The
Chamber’s awards gala is set for Saturday, June 6 at Mechanics Bank Arena
Theater & Convention Center.
Reports
Monthly TRIP status report.
Event Notifications
The deadline to sign children up for spring T-Ball has been extended until March
13.Parents can register their children online, or visit the Recreation & Parks
Department at City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue, third floor), the Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Community Center, or Silver Creek Community Center. The season
starts April 25 and runs through June 6 (no games on May 23, Memorial Day
weekend).
The Golden Empire Historical & Modeling Society of Bakersfield is holding its 27th
Annual Model Train Show Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, at the Kern
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County Fairgrounds, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $8, with children under 12 admitted free with a paying adult.
Recreation and Parks will host the Arbor Day Tree Planting on Saturday, March 7,
at Patriots park. Mayor Karen Goh will present a proclamation at 9 a.m. The public is invited to help plant 10 trees throughout the park. Volunteers should remember
to bring shovels and gloves and to wear closed-toe shoes while planting. Volunteers of all ages are welcome as it is a great family event! The trees will be
provided by the Tree Foundation of Kern.
If you need to get a passport or renew an expiring one, the U.S. Post Office at 5501
Stockdale Highway will be offering Sunday Passport Services this weekend. The
service will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. You don’t need
an appointment and expedited service, photo services and photocopy services
are all available. There will be another Sunday Passport Service at the same
location in April as well.
The Bakersfield Police Department will host a Principled Policing class from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 and they’re looking for community
participation. Join the department in an interactive day of training with officers.
You can share your experiences to help our officers better understand and police
in the community and learn more about the men and women serving in your
neighborhoods.
The March low-cost pet vaccination clinic – the third of the year – is set to be held
at Beale Park (500 Oleander Avenue) on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
Ages 11-17
4 weeks,
2 sessions per week
7:45 AM-noon
Graduation ceremony at
the end of the 4 weeks
Open the camera app on your phone,
scan the QR code, and follow the link to
access the application, or pick up a
hard copy at PAL (301 E. 4th St)
READY TO APPLY?
JUNIOR
POLICE
ACADEMY
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PAL (661) 283-8880
Applications are
due by May 1st$0JPA COSTS
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11-13 YEARS OLD: JUNE 8-JULY 3
14-17 YEARS OLD: JULY 13-AUGUST 7
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO APPLY SOON!
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project
development. This report is to provide a periodic up-to-date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Janet
Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3491. Regular construction updates are also available on the TRIP
website at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
The new roundabout at State Route 43 and Stockdale Highway is nearly complete. The contractor
completed the section south of Stockdale Highway in February and is working on the final stage of
construction. The majority of the work is expected to be completed by the end of March.
The Oak Street and 24th Street intersection was paved in February and westbound 24th Street traffic
was switched onto the new pavement within the residential section of the project. Side streets on
the north side of 24th Street have re-opened with right in/right out access. This access is permanent.
PROJECT STATUS
24th Street Improvement Project
Contractor: Griffith Company
62% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2020
In February, the contractor paved the Oak Street/24th Street intersection and switched westbound
24th Street traffic onto the new pavement within the residential section of the project. The north side
streets from Myrtle Street to Alder Street have re-opened.
Drainage work has been completed along the north side of 24th Street between C Street and M Street.
The contractor plans to begin repaving these lanes in late March and anticipates switching traffic onto
the new pavement by June. This will allow for the completion of drainage work on the south side of the
street. Two westbound lanes will remain open to daytime traffic while the drainage work is underway.
On 23rd Street, crews paved the realigned “S” curve, located between B Street and D Street, and striped
the pavement between D Street and M Street for four lanes. Crews are raising manholes along 23rd Street
and will install vehicle detection loops at intersections between D Street and M Street in early March. All
four lanes on 23rd Street, between D Street and M Street, are expected to open to traffic by the end of
the month.
Roadway excavation for the new median between Oak Street and B Street is expected to begin in the
coming weeks. Electrical and irrigation work will continue at various locations.
March 2020
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
March 2020
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Centennial Corridor
All phases of the Centennial Corridor project are under construction. Final completion is anticipated in
summer 2022.
Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
97% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
This phase constructed new bridges across Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future
westbound Centennial Corridor (State Route 58) exit to Mohawk Street and widened the existing
eastbound bridges at the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future mainline lanes.
Work continued on the eastbound Westside Parkway on-ramp from Mohawk Street in February. Work
on the ramp is expected to be completed in March.
The construction of concrete barrier rails for the new bridges continues through March.
Additional work planned for this month includes completing asphalt and concrete paving at various
locations within the project area, completing Joint Seal Assemblies at the bridges, final striping, sign
placement, electrical and fiber optic work.
Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
63% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2020
This phase includes the replacement of the Belle Terrace Bridge and a new connector structure for
northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 traffic.
Construction of the retaining wall along the outside shoulder of northbound State Route 99 continues.
Soil nail installation for this wall is approximately 85% complete and is expected to be finished in April.
Excess soil in front of the retaining wall will be removed in March.
The new retaining wall features a cast-in-place concrete facing with an aesthetic texture. Crews began
pouring 100-foot sections of the facing and the contractor anticipates completing about 200 linear feet
each week until the wall is completed in mid-summer.
Construction of the Belle Terrace Bridge continued in February. This bridge is constructed in two stages
to allow work to progress while soil nail wall construction continues on the east side of State Route 99.
The bottom deck and girders have been cast for the western 70% of the bridge. Crews have finished
installing utilities through the bridge and are now setting forms and reinforcing steel for the top deck on
this section.
Falsework installation is underway for the remaining section of the Belle Terrace Bridge. Once this
falsework is in place, crews will begin forming and setting reinforcing steel for the stems and soffit
(girders and bottom of the bridge). The first concrete pour for the eastern portion of the bridge is
anticipated in early April.
Installation of new storm drain systems in the vicinity of the State Route 58 East connector ramp is
underway. This work will require intermittent flagging through mid-March. The portions of sidewalk,
curb and gutter that were removed along Wible Road to accommodate this work will then be replaced.
TRIP Status Report
March 2020
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Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
30% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2021
This phase of Centennial Corridor reconstructs the westbound to southbound loop ramp at the State
Route 58/State Route 99 interchange. The project also constructs a new barrier-separated connector
ramp to Ming Avenue.
Construction continues on the widening of the westbound State Route 58 bridge and the new
structure for the southbound State Route 99 to Ming Avenue off-ramp.
Crews set falsework over State Route 99 and precast girders over Wible Road for the bridge widening
in February. In March, the contractor plans to form and place concrete for the stems and soffit on this
bridge.
Drainage work continues on various drainage systems and at the Elcia retention basin. Construction
of Belle Terrace Pump Plant and storage box is underway.
Phase 4 – Mainline
Contractor: Security Paving Company
16% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2022
This phase constructs the freeway between State Route 99 and the Westside Parkway.
The contractor began setting falsework for the new bridge at La Mirada Drive in February and will
begin forming the bridge stems and soffit in March. La Mirada Drive remains closed at the freeway
alignment, but residents can use Marella Way to cross the corridor. Access to and from Stine Road on
the south side of Stockdale Highway is also closed. Residents can enter the neighborhood from adjacent
streets.
The contractor is building new embankment for the future structure to cross Commerce Drive. Pile
driving for the bridges at California Avenue and Ford Avenue will continue in March. The contractor
completed falsework and placed concrete for the stems and soffits for both of the bridges under
construction at Real Road in February. Crews are now forming the deck for these bridges, and a bridge
pour is planned for early March.
A new retaining wall in under construction along Del Rey Court.
The construction of various drainage systems continues throughout the project area.
State Route 43/Stockdale Highway Roundabout
Contractor: Griffith Company
85% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
This project replaces an existing 4-way stop with a roundabout at the State Route 43 (Enos Lane) and
Stockdale Highway intersection.
The contractor completed construction of the pavement and splitter island south of the roundabout
in February. The temporary shoofly has been demolished and the project is now in the final stage of
construction.
In March, the contractor anticipates completing the curb, gutter and sidewalks along the southern
edge of the project. Work is also underway on the new retention basin and for erosion control. The
majority of the work is expected to be completed by the end of the month, with the exception of punch
list items.
TRIP Status Report
March 2020
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PROJECT PHOTOS
1. Construction continues on the storm water pump
station, storage box, and Ming Avenue off-ramp
structure at the Bakersfield Freeway Connector site
2. A 90-inch reinforced concrete pipe is connected to
the storm water storage box
3. Excavation for a new retaining wall at Del Rey Court
4. Falsework for the new bridge on La Mirada Drive
5. Placing cast-in-drilled-hole piles for the future bridge
across Stockdale Highway near Stine Road
6. Bird’s-eye-view of the corridor, looking south
toward California Avenue
7. Placing mulch on the slopes at the Kern River Bridge
Improvements project
1 2
3 4
5 6
7
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Top: Construction of the Belle Terrace Bridge is
underway. The bottom deck and girders have been
cast for the western 70% of the bridge length.
Middle right: A new retaining wall along
northbound SR 99 features a cast-in-place aesthetic
texture. The contractor anticipates completing 200
linear feet of the facing each week until the wall is
completed in mid-summer.
Bottom left: Crews placed concrete for splitter
islands on the south side of the SR 43/Stockdale
Highway roundabout.
Bottom right: Newly paved roadway on the south
side of the SR 43/Stockdale Highway roundabout
provides access to and from all directions.
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March 2020
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Top left and right: Roadway paving at the Oak Street and 24th Street intersection was completed in February
Middle left: Crews re-striped 23rd Street during nighttime hours last month
Middle right: Drainage work continues along the north side of 24th Street
Bottom left and right: Raising manholes along 23rd Street prior to opening lanes later this month
Join us for an Arbor Day Planting
& Tree-mendous Celebration!
Saturday, March 7th, 9:00am at
Patriots Park
1600 New Stine Road, Bakersfield 93309
The Tree Circus will be breezing in from North Carolina to perform
a fun, lively and entertaining show for all ages!
We will make pinecone birdfeeders with the kids
&
Plant 10 large trees!
Come out and enjoy a beautiful morning celebrating trees and all
they do for us, our creatures and our world.
Principled Policing
The men and women of the Bakersfield Police Department are committed to
protecting and serving our community. While national events in recent years have often fo-
cused attention on the problems of modern law enforcement, the
Bakersfield Police Department knows effective policing relies on a relationship of
respect among officers and community. When people know and trust their police officers,
they are more likely to obey the law and less likely to resist the police.
In our constant efforts to improve our police department and make our
community a safer place, the Bakersfield Police Department is training all of our
officers and staff in Procedural Justice. This progressive policing philosophy is based on the
four pillars of Voice, Neutrality, Respect, and Trustworthiness.
As a member of the Bakersfield community, you can join our officers in this thought-
provoking interactive day of training. Your experiences, perspective, and willingness to in-
teract will make a difference in the relationship between your police officers and your com-
munity. In return, you will gain real-life experience from the men and women providing po-
lice services in your neighborhoods.
You are invited to attend this training on:
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Time: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Location: Larry Reider Building, 2000 “K” St, Room #101, Bakersfield, CA
Please RSVP as soon as possible
Sergeant Keli. A Paulk - Bakersfield Police Department
661-326-3819
PrincipledPolicing@bakersfieldpd.us or kpaulk@bakersfieldpd.us
ALL PARK CLINICS ARE HELD FROM 9:00 AM TO NOON
*ALL FEES/DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE BEFORE ATTENDING A CLINIC FOR
POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SCHEDULE.
https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/animal_care_center/clinics.htm
City of Bakersfield Animal Control
2020 Vaccination & Licensing Clinics
January
Saturday 1/11/20
The Park at Riverwalk 11200 Stockdale Hwy
February
Saturday 2/8/20
Jefferson Park 801 Bernard St.
March
Saturday 3/14/20
Beale Park 500 Oleander Ave.
April
Saturday 4/11/20 Wilson Park
2400 Wilson Rd.
May
Saturday 5/9/20 Lowell Park
800 4th St.
June
Saturday 6/13/20 Jastro Park
2900 Truxtun Ave
July
Saturday 7/11/20 Silver Creek Park
7011 Harris Rd.
August
Saturday 8/8/20 MLK Community Center
1000 S. Owens St.sav
September
Saturday 9/12/20 Beale Park
500 Oleander Ave
October
Saturday 10/10/20 Central Park at Mill Creek
600 19th St.
November
Saturday 11/14/20 Kroll Park 7500 Kroll Way
December
Saturday 12/12/20 Liberty Park 11225 Brimhall Rd.
Vaccination & Licensing Information
• California Law requires all dogs over the age of three months are vaccinated against
the rabies virus and a license must be purchased within 30 days of vaccination.
• At the low-cost park clinics, your dog can be vaccinated for a reduced fee.
• A license must be purchased along with a rabies vaccine at the clinic.
• If your dog has a current rabies vaccine, you may purchase a license only if you have
a copy of the rabies certificate.
Vaccine Fees:
Rabies Vaccine - $10.00
DAPP Vaccine - $10.00
Bordetella Vaccine (Kennel Cough) - $10.00
License Fees:
Spayed or Neutered:
1 Year License - $15.00 3 year license - $30.00
Natural (NOT spayed or neutered):
1 Year License - $60.00
3 Year License - $120.00
Senior Rates (62 and older): Dog MUST be spayed or neutered for discount!
1 Year License - $5.00
3 Year License - $15.00
Temporary Licenses: Dog MUST be spayed or neutered within 60 days.
1 Year Temporary License - $15.00
1 Year Senior Temporary License - $5.00 Visit us on the web for up to date clinic information:
https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/animal_care_center/clinics.htm
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
(Excluding Event Days)
CHARGE-BY-PHONE
1-888-929-7849
GROUP SALES INFORMATION
661-852-7309
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
Broadway In Bakersfield
661-852-7308
Week of February 24th
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 1 – Condors vs Tucson 5:00 PM
$38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 2 – KISS 7:30 PM
$39.50 to $1000 On Sale Now
March 7 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
$38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 14 – AXEL By Cirque Du Soleil 4 & 7:30 PM
$130 to $35 On Sale Now
March 15 – AXEL By Cirque Du Soleil 1:30 PM
$130 to $35 On Sale Now
March 17 – JoJo Siwa w/The Belles 7:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
September 11 – Los Angeles Azules 8:00 PM
$196, $126, $96, $76, $56, $36 On Sale Now
September 27 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
October 24 – Luke Combs 7:00 PM
$82 to $22 On Sale 2/28
March 21 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
$38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 25 – Condors vs Stockton 6:30 PM
$38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 28 – Condors vs Colorado 7:00 PM
$38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
April 4 – PBR Velocity Tour 7:00 PM
$150, $100, $68, $49, $37, $25, $15 On Sale Now
June 11 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM
$113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now
June 22 – Hillsong Worship 7:30 PM
49.50, 44.50, 39.50, 27.50, 20.00 On Sale Now
April 26 – Brett Young 8:00 PM$52, $32 On Sale Now
May 9 – Bak Symphony Orchestra 7:30 PM
March 14 – Dustin Lynch 8:00 PM
March 7 – Bak Symphony Orchestra 7:30 PM$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 6 – Celtic Woman 7:00 PM
$55, $45, $35 On Sale Now
$150, $69, $39 On Sale Now
$54, $34 On Sale Now
March 31 – Dancing With The Stars Live! 8:00 PM$79.50, $59.50, $35.50 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale NowApril 4 – Bak Symphony Orchestra 7:30 PM
April 8 – Baby Shark Live! 6:00 PM
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
THEATER
Single session tickets - $23, $20 (Reserved), $14 (GA)
$10 Student/Senior GA tickets
February 27-29 – CIF Wrestling Champs
April 25 – Tunes and Tacos 4:00 PMVIP $80, GA $30 On Sale Now