The City of Bakersfield pledged to run some of its Kern River water down the normally dry river bed through town at least until July 30th this year.
While it lasts, the Kern River Parkway Foundation and Bring Back the Kern are hoping to draw attention to the difference a little water makes in the river bed by holding “Sunsets on the River” events at Yokuts Park each Thursday through the rest of the month.
The events, which start at 6:30 p.m. and run until sunset, are low-key with no need to register and no cost to families. Volunteers host rubber duck races, provide fly fishing demonstrations, talk about the natural flora and fauna in and around the river, and more. Water fights are encouraged…