Archived News

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.
Lane Closures for Truxtun Ave & Mohawk St.
TRIP press release for lane closures on February 1, 2010. Stay up-to-date on projects by visiting www.bakersfieldfreeway.us
Update On Situation In Haiti
Special Message from The White House
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.
Movies In the Park Returns
Thanks to a generous donation from Bright House Networks, the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks is proud to announce the continuation of Friday night Movies in the Park.
Recreation & Parks To Participate In Park(ing) Day
PARK(ing) Day is an annual, one-day, global event where artists, activists, and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spots into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public parks.
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.
23rd Annual State of The City Luncheon Forum
This annual forum is one of the Chamber’s key presentations to the business community and draws a large crowd each year.
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.
Special City Council Meeting - July 7, 2009
Deferred Business: Metropolitan Bakersfield Regional Transportation Impact Fee, Phase IV.
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.
City Hosts Teen Government Day
Students teamed up with department and division heads. Students, through their interactions with City employees, gained an insight into the many services that the City of Bakersfield provides its citizens.
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.