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The Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program is now accepting applications for its summer jobs. The program, a partnership between the Kern Community Foundation and the City of Bakersfield, aims to hire hundreds of youths from around the city in positions providing public and community services. Funding comes from a $5.39 million dollar grant from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor. Since launching in April of last year, nearly 75 youths have participated in the Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program. Applications are open for three types of paid summer jobs – a City Hall Summer Internship for high school students ages 16-18, a Parks Mobile Recreation Internship for ages 16-30, and a Nonprofit Internship for those 18-30. All positions are paid and come with a mentor and professional development workshops. The City Hall Summer Internship provides local youth the opportunity to work alongside City Departments on important projects. Interns will shadow City employees and help with administrative duties. The Parks Mobile Recreation Internship allows interns to positively impact children’s lives through a variety of recreational activities at City parks. Interns will gain experience working with diverse groups of children, take part in pop-up recreation activities, help put on summer day camps and summer special events, and work as a team to help children develop lasting memories of a great summer experience. If you are interested, please click HERE or call 661-6162610. Applications for the City Hall Summer Internship and Parks Mobile Recreation Internship are due Friday, May 5. Applications for the college-level City Hall Fellowship program will open in July 2023.

We cordially invite you to the 10th Annual CASA Derby Party, taking place on May 6, 2023, at the stunning Gardiner Ranch. Join us for a night of celebration as we enjoy the Kentucky Derby in Kern County fashion. The evening will feature a delectable dinner, lively dancing, captivating live entertainment, a raffle, a silent auction, and a screening of the 2023 Kentucky Derby races. As seats for this exclusive event are limited, we urge you to secure your tickets early to avoid missing out on the festivities. Don't wait any longer to join us for this unforgettable evening! RSVP HERE

Springstead Solutions will be launching the next Permanently Profitable™ Program on May 10! This 12-month program will guide you through our BUILD strategy, which encompasses diving into your business operations and goals through a financial lens. You will have access to Christina Springstead, a certified Mastery Level Profit First Professional; other business professionals (8 member maximum); monthly 60-minute Virtual Training related to the program modules; and an online community to communicate with your fellow Cohort members. Your investment is $279/month or $3,0000 one-time payment. Space is LIMITED, sign-up today! For more information or to sign-up, please click HERE

The Guild House Restaurant is having a Spring Tea event. Come enjoy an afternoon tea complete with the Guild House sweet delicacies and savory treats on Saturday, May 20 from 2-4 p.m. RSVP by the deadline of Monday, May 15. To RSVP or for more information, please call Bobby at 661.399.0344. Price is $50/person.

San Rucci Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day Paint, Sip and Snack event! Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Join us! The Mother’s Day Paint, Sip & Snack event will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 12:30-3 p.m. Bring your mom, daughters, and friends! Cork and Strokes will provide step-by-step instructions to create a canvas painting that is uniquely yours to keep. Along with the painting, Radio Sandwich will be providing a flight of finger sandwiches paired perfectly with our wine. Price includes:

-Instructions and all materials for painting

-Flight of San Rucci Wines

-Finger sandwiches from Radio Sandwich

$60.00 / $54.00 club members. For more information & to RSVP, click HERE.

In recognition of the company’s efforts with customers, employees, and investors, Newsweek magazine has named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) to its 2023 list of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.” The honor was given to Group by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, based on feedback and analysis regarding trust among the three stakeholder groups. Group ranked second among water utilities nationwide. The list spans 23 industries and recognizes the top 700 out of 3,100 of the largest public and private companies by revenue. The rankings were determined based on market definition—companies headquartered in the United States with annual revenue over $500 million, an independent survey of residents that yielded 95,000 evaluations, and a social listening analysis of more than 270,000 company mentions. “At California Water Service Group, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, communities, employees, and stockholders, and operating ethically in every facet of our business; in fact, one of our principal core values is integrity,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Group President & CEO. “We are honored that this commitment has been recognized by those we serve and led Newsweek to consider us one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.”

The full listing is published at www.newsweek.com/ rankings/most-trustworthy-companies-america-2023 economy. Now, after 22 years at the helm of the private not-for-profit organization, Brice has announced his retirement. During his time with Mid State, Brice has helped deliver $650,000,000 in funding to small- and medium-sized businesses in the region, in partnership with local financial institutions. During that time, more than 5,400 jobs have been created in businesses ranging from dog breeders to fitness centers to surgery centers to gas stations and more. Mid State’s mission is to stimulate economic development and create or retain jobs in the region. Brice joined Mid State in 2000 as the organization’s sixth CEO since its formation in 1980. Originally called the Greater Bakersfield Local Development Corporation, Mid State was created to help businesses obtain financing for expansion or new construction. To read more about Keith Brice’s accomplishments, click HERE.

AAA Quality Services is a locally owned and operated company that has been dedicated to keeping Kern County safe since 1958. We offer a wide selection of fire prevention tools as well as our experienced fire protection services to the residents and business owners of Kern County because we know how important

Saturday, May 13 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Broadcasting on KGET-TV 17

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The Kern County Economic Summit is an annual program featuring economists and business leaders who provide valuable information designed to educate and broaden perspectives on international, national, and regional economies. Tune in and watch this premier program and discover ways to sustain and advance economic prosperity in our growing region.

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