Pro-Palestinian protestors facing multiple charges from a 2024 Bakersfield City Council meeting, including battery on a peace officer, trespassing after refusal to leave, conspiracy, and resisting arrest, are entering possible diversion programs. They must complete these programs before the court can consider dismissing their charges. The incident occurred on March 27, 2024, when a man allegedly began defacing city property and was arrested without incident. While officers were helping to clear the crowd, multiple officers were allegedly assaulted and additional city property was damaged. Five people were arrested, including a Bakerspolice officer.