Bakersfield, California has never had the most elegant reputation, but the Kern County city is getting a facelift with the help of the state.
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a 10-point plan to enhance beautification efforts in the region. Caltrans will work with local partners to step up litter collection, clean up roadway encampments, update aging equipment, and more.
Under Newsom’s $1.2-billion, multiyear Clean California program, Caltrans has already removed thousands of pounds of trash and funded 16 beautification projects totaling $36.2 million. The governor also recently announced a crime-reduction partnership between the Bakersfield Police Department and CHP, which has led to the arrest of 302 individuals and the recovery of 182 stolen vehicles.
“The city of Bakersfield and its surrounding areas welcome continued enhancements and support from everyone,” said Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh. “We appreciate the state’s partnership to not only keep beautifying Bakersfield, but also the efforts over the years to bring in needed resources to uplift our entire community.”
Read more about the state’s efforts in the Kern County region and view the 10-point plan for Bakersfield here.