Bakersfield
Today
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deion (Coach Prime) Sanders is set to speak at Hoffmann Hospice’s 29th annual Voices of Inspiration fundraiser on April 16 at Dignity Health Theater in Bakersfield. Tickets can be purchased online for this community event. 23ABC News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target will open two new stores in Bakersfield and Delano in spring 2026. The Bakersfield store is at 6301 Gosford Road near Panama Lane and the Delano store is at 321 Wollomes Avenue (job openings are posted online). Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield College extended Student Services hours in January to support Renegades as they prepare for Spring 2026—extra evening help is available to ease the transition into the new term. Bakersfield College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gavin Newsom is set to present his State of the State and proposed budget today (amid a multi-billion-dollar deficit) that may affect local services in Bakersfield and statewide. KVPR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Houchin Community Blood Bank is facing a shortage of O-positive and O-negative blood after the holiday season, with empty shelves and special donor promotions marking its 75th anniversary. The bank will hold a mobile drive in Tehachapi on Jan. 28 to boost donations. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Kern County Public Health Department reported a surge in flu cases yesterday, leading to more doctor visits as Dr. Puja Vithalani advised residents to get vaccinated to protect against multiple strains. Vaccines are available at pharmacies, urgent care centers & primary care clinics. Bakersfield Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report shows that Bakersfield’s one- and two-bedroom apartments experienced modest rent increases toward the end of 2025, reflecting a tight market. Rising rental costs are expected to affect local residents as demand continues to grow. The Bakersfield Californian
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Fog Run
4-8 p.m. — Lake Ming, Bakersfield, CA — Registration required — Participate in the 36th Annual 5K-10K Fog Run to support at-risk individuals in Kern County.
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Comedy Night with David Koechner
6:30-10:00 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — $35 General Admission ($50 Preferred Seating) — Enjoy a night filled with laughs from actor and comedian David Koechner.
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A Time to Laugh
7-9 p.m. — Doré Theatre — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the healing power of laughter with clean comedy from Marcus D. Wiley.
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ADAKC Annual Cinnamon Roll Drive
6-11 AM — KGET — $20 — Support a good cause while enjoying delicious Hodel's cinnamon rolls.
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Colorado Eagles vs. Bakersfield Condors
7-9 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — Adult Jersey Giveaway — Catch an exciting AHL matchup featuring local hockey talent.
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Catbox, Do You Compute, Jump From The Bluffs Concert
7-10 p.m. — Temblor Brewing Company — Tickets from $13.83 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring three exciting acts.
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Private Eyes: A Tribute to Hall & Oates
7-9 PM — Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an authentic tribute to the iconic sounds of Daryl Hall & John Oates.
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Ontario Reign at Bakersfield Condors
7-9 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — $3 Beers Night — Enjoy affordable brews while cheering on the Condors in this exciting hockey matchup.
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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