Bakersfield Cleans Up Riverbed Encampments | Bakersfield News

Bakersfield PD tackled a major cleanup on the Kern Riverbed, removing 28 encampments and nearly 23 tons of trash—plus made 17 arrests, issued one citation, and took 19 dogs into protective custody. Before the sweep, outreach groups like Flood Bakersfield Ministries helped connect 12 individuals with housing resources. The operation was funded by Measure N, the 2018 sales tax approved for public safety. If you spot homelessness-related issues, report them to BPD’s Community Vitality Unit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44ab49c872df38cb