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The Bakersfield Brief! Everything you need to know, Briefly!

January 13, 2025

Good morning and happy Monday! Hopefully everyone had the opportunity to reset and recharge for the upcoming week. January starts the trend of new events, announcements of all sorts, and motivation to keep moving toward your goals (whatever they may be). Let’s get into what’s happening around town.

Today’s brief includes:

  • ❤️‍🩹Blood Donations Needed

  • 💸 Gov. Newsom’s Budget

  • 🍲Walmart Recall

  • 💞Galentine’s Day Activities

  • ...and more

Enjoy!

Weather Forecast

Monday - 63°☀️ | Tuesday - 62°☀️ | Wednesday - 64°☀️

Brief Update…

Blood Donations Needed for LA

Houchin Community Blood Bank urgently seeks blood donations following a critical request from Los Angeles hospitals overwhelmed by burn victims and injuries from ongoing fires. Donations of all types are needed to meet growing demand. Houchin prioritizes local patients while aiding neighboring communities. Eligible donors can contribute and receive a Retro Houchin T-shirt as a thank-you. Visit hcbb.com or call 661-323-4222 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Various locations such as Onyx Aesthetics, Pizz-A-Perfection, Salty’s BBQ, and Lululemon are accepting donations.

Gov. Newsom’s Budget gets Criticized

Governor Gavin Newsom's $322.3 billion budget emphasizes fire prevention and forest management, allocating $81 million for fire prevention grants. Critics, including Rep. Vince Fong, argue funds should be redirected from the $912 million high-speed rail project to fire resources. Meanwhile, Los Angeles battles deadly fires amid resource shortages and recent fire department budget cuts. Newsom defends investments in green energy projects, while some lawmakers criticize Sacramento's priorities amid ongoing crises.

Monday Motivation

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Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.

Aurthur Ashe

Low Income Apartments Coming Soon

CityServe Network's 126-unit Elevate Apartments, located on F Street and Golden State Ave., for low-income residents in Bakersfield may open by late February. Cement work, asphalt paving will begin this week. Power connection by PG&E is the final step. Delayed by weather, the project was initially set for early 2024. Rent will be covered through housing vouchers.

Walmart Recalls Chicken Broth

Walmart is recalling over 12,000 cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth due to packaging issues that could cause spoilage. The recall affects products sold in 242 stores across nine states, marked with a “best used by” date of March 25, 2026, and UPC code 007874206684. Customers are advised to discard the product and request refunds. No illnesses have been reported. Walmart is working with the supplier to investigate.

source: kget.com

Kid Brief

  • 1/14 Smitten Kids at Cafe Smitten Downtown (9am)

  • 1/16 - $2 Day! at The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History (10am-4pm)

  • 2/8 - Trout Derby at the River Walk (6am-12pm)

❣️Galentine’s Day Lineup❣️

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