Archived News

City to Host Teen Government Day - Nov. 16th
Mohawk Street Extension Opening Recap & Photos
State of The City Presentations
- Alan Tandy, City Manager
- Greg Williamson, Police Chief
Crime Prevention Launches Park Watch Program
ANONYMOUS TIPS VIA TEXT MESSAGING
City Hosts Teen City Government Day
Recognition of 200th Birthday of City's Founder
Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 Ribbon Cutting
AMGEN Tour Photo Gallery and Race Results
T.B. Penick Awarded Contract for Construction of Bakersfield Courthouse
Information, documents, presentations available for download regarding the Federal Courthouse to be constructed in downtown Bakersfield.
Westside Parkway Phase 2 Groundbreaking
The Westside Parkway is a high capacity transportation facility that will ultimately extend from Truxtun Avenue near State Route 99 to Heath Road at Stockdale Hwy.
BAKERSFIELD AMONG HOST CITIES FOR THE 2010 AMGEN TOUR
Cycling enthusiasts were excited when they heard the 2010 Amgen Tour of California will make a stop in Bakersfield.
Roberta Gafford Promoted to City Clerk
CMO Press Release: January 13, 2010
Captain Greg Williamson Selected as Chief of Police
CMO Press Release: January 12, 2010
Bakersfield Police now utilizing PropertyRoom.com
All surplus/found or seized property from the property room, eligible for sale to the public.
Maya Cinema Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Maya Theater will provide the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area with a key anchor along the California Avenue corridor setting a new investment and design standard for the area in addition to more job opportunities for the surrounding neighborhoods.
Crime Prevention's National Night Out Against Crime
This is one of the biggest events of the year of the Bakersfield Police Department and we invite everyone to come join us for this event to be held in downtown Bakersfield.
Allen Road Bridge Opens
Allen Road will now extend in continuity from the south at White Lane to north of Rosedale Highway.
City Owned Property for Sale
Former Fire Station for sale, zoned commercial and over 3,325 square feet.
Saunders Spray Park Opens
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the City's 7th Spray Park.
Central Park At Mill Creek
The community is encouraged to visit the newly renovated park which also includes WiFi provided by Bright House Networks.
Local Transportation Improvement Projects to Begin
Several construction projects over the fall and summer months will have traffic diverted to one lane.
19th Street Village Groundbreaking
Adjacent to Mill Creek the project includes senior housing, commercial/office buildings, food court and parking.
Grand Opening of Aera Park
The new City of Bakersfield park at the corner of Jewetta Avenue and Stockdale Highway will be named “Aera Park” in recognition of a $250,000 donation to Bakersfield Southwest Baseball (BSWB) sponsored by Aera Energy LLC.
State Transportation Funds Released For Westside Parkway - Phase 2
Press Release: Phase Two funding includes construction of the segment between Mohawk Street and Calloway Drive, with interchanges at Mohawk and Coffee Road.
Traffic Accidents Available Online
Bakersfield Police Department Accident Report Database.
Skate Park Re-opening
Similar to the original skate park design process, skaters participated in creating the final product of this new Park. The Park is approximately 4,300 square feet and incorporates major features of a kidney shape bowl, 2, 3 and 8 step stair units, and more!
New "Welcome Sign" Ceremony
The “Welcome to Bakersfield” message remains the same, but the appearance has been updated, incorporating the stylized “Bakersfield” wording with the green leaf suggested by Vision 2020.
Rubber Sidewalks Saves Trees
Public Works Department has currently implemented a sidewalk repair program using Rubber Sidewalk as a measure to repair sidewalks that have been altered by tree roots.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Due to the robust growth in the construction of new homes and commercial buildings, the City of Bakersfield's Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3, located on Ashe Road, is nearing its treatment capacity.