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🌱 Why did a downtown Bakersfield sweep end with 23 arrests?

Bakersfield, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bakersfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a downtown Bakersfield sweep end with 23 arrests?
  • What’s new when the Kern County Fair opens in Bakersfield Wednesday?
  • How a new state law could reshape Kern County oil jobs

Also on today's calendar: CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Lamont, CA and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bakersfield PD, local partners conduct health, safety operation downtown; arrest 23 (kget.com) — Downtown Bakersfield residents may notice stepped-up enforcement after a multi-agency operation led by Bakersfield Police resulted in 23 arrests and several people moved into the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. The effort targeted unlawful lodging and nuisance activity while pairing officers with outreach, medical, and mental health teams, and BPD is urging residents to report non-emergency homeless-related concerns to its Community Vitality branch.
   

• Kern County Fair countdown begins as crews set up rides, midway and food vendors (bakersfieldnow.com) — Crews are busy turning the Bakersfield fairgrounds into a full midway as the Kern County Fair gets ready to open Wednesday for its 12-day run through October 4. Organizers expect about 400,000 guests to enjoy new food vendors, attractions, and a dozen nights of free concerts, making the fair one of Bakersfield’s biggest annual community traditions.
   

• New California state law fuels a dramatic surge in Kern County oil drilling permits, leaders say (turnto23.com) — A new state law is driving a sharp rise in Kern County oil drilling permits, with companies like CRC and Chevron ramping up activity that supports hundreds of local jobs and tax revenue. From Bakersfield, industry leaders say clearer rules are stabilizing investment, while environmental safeguards such as buffer zones near homes and schools remain in place.
   

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  • Just wanted to warn others of this scam going around!
    I noticed the photos looked a bit familiar so I did a reverse image search and found this! (Nextdoor Belle Terrace)
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    Is this your puppy? Found in the “falls” neighborhood. Looks like a puppy. No collar. Call us at 661-343-2625 if this is your baby! She was outside… (Nextdoor Hampton Woods)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I’ll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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