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Christian Clegg talks city priorities, Climate Action Plan, and rising temperatures
Since 2020, Christian Clegg has served as the City Manager of Bakersfield, overseeing daily operations and future budget planning.
10-Point Plan to Beautify Bakersfield announced by Governor Newsom
As California continues to make public safety and quality of life improvements across California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new actions to enhance beautification efforts in Bakersfield and the surrounding region; these actions will improve street safety and enrich public spaces while adding to the state programs already in place.
Get fully enrolled for Medi-Cal at free event
On June 8th, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free event will be centered around enrolling residents into Medi-Cal.
WattEV unveils nation’s largest electric truck charging depot in Bakersfield
A first-of-its-kind solar-powered electric truck stop is officially operational in Bakersfield thanks to WattEV, a Los Angeles-based, innovative transport technology company dedicated to electrifying the heavy-duty transport industry.
Advocates rally for continuous Medi-Cal coverage as disenrollments surge
As millions of Californians are being disenrolled from Medi-Cal due to unwinding, advocates are increasing pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom to approve funding for continuous medical coverage for children in his May budget revisions.
Nick Hill takes the helm as Interim Executive Director of MLKcommUNITY Initiative
Today, Nick Hill was named the Interim Executive Director of the Circle of Life Development Foundation, also known as the MLKcommUNITY Initiative, which is an economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity in the community.
California Volunteers: Join the movement to transform communities through service
California Volunteers, also known as California Service Corps, is currently looking for California residents interested in joining one of their many programs to help communities by taking climate action, tutoring and mentoring students to help them succeed, supporting regions impacted by disasters, working to end hunger, and connecting vulnerable people to vital resources and services.
Southeast Strong update meetings announced
The City of Bakersfield is continuing to keep the community informed and engaged with its Southeast Strong community project as they’ve planned three more community update meetings in the coming days.
CA Attorney General resolves Tenant Protection Act violations in Bakersfield settlement
Yesterday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with two separate Bakersfield landlords and their property management company, Clemmer & Company for their multiple violations of the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) and their violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Free workshop by CSUB and partners to educate on renters’ rights and protections
On Friday, March 1, the CSUB Legal Information and Support Clinic, the Law Firm of H.A.