Shafter City Tackles Public Camping | Bakersfield News

Shafter City Council is set to vote on a new ordinance that would ban sleeping and camping in public spaces like parks, sidewalks, and parking lots—aiming to keep areas clean, safe, and accessible. While the city currently lacks a specific camping law, this proposal seeks to consolidate existing rules and address health and safety concerns without targeting lawful activities. Inspired by Bakersfield’s recent move, the measure follows a downward trend in unsheltered individuals and would take effect 30 days after approval at the August 18th meeting. 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/9da445d0eea0aedf