Bakersfield Council Approves Nearly $927 Million 2026-27 Budget
Bakersfield’s City Council approved a nearly $927 million budget for 2026-27, setting priorities for public safety, infrastructure, parks and city services.
Bakersfield, CA
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Bakersfield water rates rise under schedule beginning July 1
Bakersfield’s adopted water-rate schedule sets a $1.99 volumetric charge starting July 1, 2026, with additional increases through 2029.
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Bakersfield Opens Review of Draft RISE 2045 General Plan
Bakersfield’s draft RISE 2045 General Plan is open for public comment through Sept. 27, with later environmental review and adoption steps still ahead.
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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital layoffs take effect, eliminating 57 jobs
A California WARN filing shows Dignity Health permanently eliminated 57 positions at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital effective August 3, including 33 nurses, according to local reporting.
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Bakersfield council may revisit 150-foot public-safety radio tower Aug. 5
The proposed tower at 1000 Buena Vista Road remains unresolved after the June 24 appeal hearing, with alternate-site information, renderings and cost comparisons still under review.
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California high-speed rail plan proposes interim Bakersfield station north of 7th Standard Road
California’s revised 2026 high-speed rail plan proposes an interim Bakersfield station north of 7th Standard Road, at least five miles northwest of the planned downtown station.
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Bakersfield Fuel Prices Rise, With Diesel Up 9 Cents in a Week
Bakersfield-area regular gas averages $5.666 and diesel $6.770 in AAA’s Aug. 1 check; both moved higher, with diesel up 9.2 cents over the past week.
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Bakersfield opens review of draft RISE 2045 General Plan
Bakersfield residents can review a draft plan for housing, transportation, parks, infrastructure and land-use policy through 2045 until September 27.
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Homekey+ award backs Ramkabir motel conversion in Bakersfield to 30 PSH homes
Bakersfield CA – HCD’s July 23 Homekey+ award will convert Ramkabir’s 38-room motel into 30 PSH homes, including 15 veteran-reserved units.
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 18, 2026
11:47 AM · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 17, 2026
10:37 PM · Friday, July 17, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 16, 2026
11:04 PM · Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 15, 2026
11:02 PM · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 14, 2026
11:37 PM · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 13, 2026
11:12 PM · Monday, July 13, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 12, 2026
7:17 PM · Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 11, 2026
7:27 PM · Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 87°F · Feels like 84°F · Humidity 23% · Wind 5 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 10, 2026
11:37 PM · Friday, July 10, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 100°F · Wind 4 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 9, 2026
11:12 PM · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 94°F · Feels like 90°F · Humidity 20% · Wind 4 mph
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 8, 2026
9:27 PM · Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 93°F · Feels like 89°F · Humidity 19% · Wind 10 mph
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Bakersfield high-speed rail: HSRA shifts interim station north of 7th Standard Road
HSRA’s board adopted its Final 2026 Business Plan June 1, placing Bakersfield’s interim station north of 7th Standard Road—City leaders object.
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Bakersfield, CA Weather Snapshot – July 7, 2026
11:32 PM · Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA: 91°F · Feels like 88°F · Humidity 27% · Wind 5 mph