BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Bakersfield city offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, creating a three-day weekend for city employees and affecting some public services.<\/p>\n
The city’s administrative offices, including City Hall North, will remain closed Monday and reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. However, normal trash and recycling services will continue without interruption during the holiday.<\/p>\n
Golden Empire Transit will operate on a modified holiday schedule Monday. The district office will be closed, but the downtown customer service center will remain open for passengers.<\/p>\n
Several bus routes will not operate Monday, including routes 47, 81, 82, 83, and 84. GET-A-Lift para-transit services will also follow the holiday schedule.<\/p>\n
Residents can find more information about transit services at getbus.org.<\/p>\n
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