The Something Better Podcast

By City of Bakersfield

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Episodes: 37

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The City of Bakersfield's official podcast, explaining the services and programs the City provides to its residents and introducing them to the staff who make them happen! The Something Better Podcast is designed to make local government more accessible and engaging than ever before! Each episode will feature insightful conversations with City leaders and staff who play a crucial role in delivering these programs. Listeners will gain a better understanding of how their tax dollars are being used to make our residents' lives better.

Episode Date
Prohousing Designation: What to know and how to participate
Nov 10, 2026
Hal-LAW-een is back!
Oct 20, 2026
El Niño, storm preps and the Water Department
Oct 06, 2026
Reducing Gun Violence in Bakersfield, Pt. 2
Sep 15, 2026
25 Years Remembering Patriot Day
Sep 01, 2026
Sitting down with Code Enforcement
Aug 18, 2026
Fireworks safety for Independence Day
Jun 24, 2026
Summer pool and swim tips from the City's Aquatics Division!
Jun 16, 2026
Meet the new BPD Chief, Brent Stratton!
Jun 02, 2026
Rec. & Parks staying busy for the community
May 12, 2026
Multi-modal projects
May 05, 2026
Emergency Preparedness
Apr 21, 2026
Enhancing your Arena experience
Apr 07, 2026
H Street Improvements Project: Making safer for all
Mar 24, 2026
Breaking down Boards & Commissions
Mar 10, 2026
Wastewater 2.0: Sewer Rates and more
Feb 24, 2026
Journey Through Time on the Bakersfield Trail!
Jan 27, 2026
It's Condorstown!
Jan 13, 2026
Holiday Safety Tips from the Bakersfield Fire Department
Nov 25, 2025
Bakersfield's entertainment center!
Nov 04, 2025
Hal-LAW-een Spooktacular!
Oct 21, 2025
Wastewater 101
Sep 23, 2025
Economic Opportunities
Sep 02, 2025
State of the City recap
Jul 22, 2025
Distracted Driving: What you need to know
Jul 08, 2025
Pup safety for the 4th of July
Jun 17, 2025
Community Vitality, Part 2
May 27, 2025
Community Vitality, Part 1
May 20, 2025
E-Bikes and Volunteer Bike Patrol: The Park Rangers talk new programs
May 06, 2025
Water and weirs: Bakersfield Water Department talks backup weir project
Mar 25, 2025
Reducing gun violence in Bakersfield
Feb 18, 2025
Looking to the future: Improving the SE community and Old Town Kern!
Jan 21, 2025
Talkin' trash with our Solid Waste Division!
Dec 17, 2024
Economic & Community support in Bakersfield
Nov 26, 2024
Addressing homelessness through the BLNC
Oct 29, 2024
Digging deeper with City Manager Christian Clegg
Oct 14, 2024
Meet Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg
Oct 04, 2024