Talkin' trash with our Solid Waste Division!
The Something Better Podcast
Ready for some "trash talk"? We chat with acting Director James Leonard and Compliance Inspector Gustavo Medina about services you're already paying for but maybe not using. James talks about the different ways you can get rid of large items that don't fit in your trash bin or your car, including our popular pop-up trash drop-off events. Plus, what do you do with your Christmas tree after the holiday? We've got you covered. And Gustavo tells us the importance of separating your organic waste from your regular trash and how it can end up helping your garden!
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Economic & Community support in Bakersfield
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Director Jenni Byers stops by to talk about all the programs her department offers, including the which helps local business owners and those looking to start their own business learn how to be successful. The ECD Department is also in the midst of reviewing feedback from more than 500 surveys on the Consolidated Plan. Learn what the plan is an why its important for our community. And its Thanksgiving week so we talk about shopping small and keeping dollars local with Shop Small Saturday (Nov. 30)!
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Addressing homelessness through the BLNC
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Learn about how the City of Bakersfield's Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC) is helping us address the homlessness crisis. Theo Dues manages the BLNC, helping more than 400 previously homeless individuals get off the streets and find permanent housing solutions in just four years! We talk about how the facility works, what it takes to help those in need and the big anniversary the BLNC and staff celebrated over the weekend!
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Digging deeper with City Manager Christian Clegg
The Something Better Podcast
Part 2 of our conversation with Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg delves deeper into how the City, its departments and partnerships are addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Bakersfield. Christian discusses our work to address homelessness, including placing 400 previously homeless individuals into permanent housing solutions; how the Bakersfield CalVIP program is helping reduce gun violence in our community; and the importance of economic development and opportunity for our residents.
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Meet Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg
The Something Better Podcast
The Something Better Podcast kicks off with Part 1 of a conversation with City Manager Christian Clegg. We take an overview look at the City Manager's Office and some of the services that the City of Bakersfield provides to its residents and many annual visitors. Learn what a City Manager is and does and why Bakersfield has one, as well as a little more about the man leading the City. Part 2 of our conversation will cover more details about some of the City's most pressing issues and how we're addressing them everyday. Expect that to drop in the coming weeks...
info_outlineThe Something Better Podcast kicks off with Part 1 of a conversation with City Manager Christian Clegg. We take an overview look at the City Manager's Office and some of the services that the City of Bakersfield provides to its residents and many annual visitors.
Learn what a City Manager is and does and why Bakersfield has one, as well as a little more about the man leading the City.
Part 2 of our conversation will cover more details about some of the City's most pressing issues and how we're addressing them everyday. Expect that to drop in the coming weeks...