Good morning and happy Monday! Let’s embrace these last few days of 2024 with purpose, focus, and optimism. Whether you're planning, celebrating, or simply taking time to rest, let’s finish the year on a high note together.

Today’s brief includes:

• 👚California’s New Bill

• 🍔🎼Store Closures

• 📖Monday Motivation

• 🥂🚗NYE Events and Rides

• 💃/📺NYE Poll

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Monday - 56°⛅ | Tuesday - 57°☀️ | Wednesday - 59°☀️

Brief Update…

Potential Deportations in Central Valley

As President Trump's second term approaches, economists in Central Valley, including Kern County, express concern over potential deportations of undocumented migrants. Many of these workers are vital in agriculture, construction, and service sectors. Deportations could lead to higher grocery prices and health risks from unharvested crops, while Dr. Richard Gearhart predicts rising costs in housing and services. The uncertainty surrounding immigration policies creates economic challenges for Kern County businesses and local markets.

source: bakersfieldnow.com

Clothing Recycling Bill

California's Responsible Textile Recovery Act requires clothing producers to fund and implement a statewide recycling program for textiles, including apparel, bedding, and upholstery. This groundbreaking bill aims to reduce textile waste, which has grown significantly over the years, and encourages sustainability in the fashion industry. The law will create green jobs and help reduce environmental damage caused by discarded textiles, with the program expected to begin in 2028. The bill is necessary to combat the growing waste crisis.

source: guardian.com

Front Porch Music Closing

Front Porch Music, a staple of Bakersfield’s music scene for over four decades, is up for sale. Founded by Artie Niesen in 1978, the store became a gathering place for musicians, offering gear and fostering local talent. Following a health crisis in 2020, Niesen has struggled to manage the store, leading to the decision to sell.

source: bakersfield.com

Five Guys Burger Closing

The Five Guys Burgers and Fries location in Bakersfield's Rosedale Village has closed, with its signs removed. The Valley Plaza Mall location remains open, but the reason for the Rosedale closure is unknown.

source: kget.com

Monday Motivation

Fun fact: You are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down.

NYE Events

• NYE 2025 - 12/31 - The Padre Hotel (tickets going fast)

• NYE Party - 12/31 - Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace

• Epic NYE 80’s Party - 12/31 - The Iron Lily

Want a Free Ride on NYE?

Designated Driver Inc. (DDI) will offer free rides home in Bakersfield on New Year’s Eve from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., in partnership with Advance Beverage Co. DDI provides safe transportation, picking up individuals from their homes, taking them to their destination, and bringing them back. This is the only night DDI also offers taxi rides. To schedule a ride, call 661-431-3854.

source: kget.com

Sports

Monday Night Football (NFL):

• Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers at 5:15pm on ABC/ESPN

Christmas Tree Drop-Off

Kern County’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs from December 26, 2024, to January 6, 2025, offering three tree recycling options: cutting trees into small pieces for green waste containers, self-hauling whole trees to 23 drop-off sites, or composting at home. All trees must be free of decorations, stands, and flocking. Residents are advised to secure and tarp their loads when transporting trees. This program aims to prevent illegal dumping and improper recycling of Christmas trees. Flocked trees are not accepted. Check out the full list of locations here.

source: bakersfieldnow.com

Want your tree picked up?

Boy Scout Troop 712 is providing Christmas tree recycling in Kern County for $15 per tree. Pick-ups run from December 26 to January 5, 2025, with additional dates on January 11 and 12. To schedule, call or text (661) 343-5160 with your address, zip code, and preferred pick-up day. Public Works also offers free tree recycling from December 26 to January 6.

source: bakersfieldnow.com

New Year’s Eve Poll

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