Bakersfield
Today
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local community organizers are seeking volunteers for the annual point-in-time count of unsheltered people. The count will gather data to guide local support and details on timing and meeting location will be provided soon. The Bakersfield Californian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Airlines will suspend Bakersfield to Dallas flights from Feb. 11 to April 7 for seasonal adjustments — travelers must use United Airlines as an alternative while flights to Phoenix remain unchanged. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hoffmann Hospice announced that Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders will speak at the Voices of Inspiration event on April 16 — tickets are available and limited sponsorships can be reserved by calling 661-410-1010. Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Library announced the Arvin Branch Library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 13 with improved facilities & enhanced safety upgrades. Normal services will resume that day, and full programming details will be shared later. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County American Red Cross assisted victims during last year’s Pacific Palisades fires and now urge residents to prepare as wildfire season nears. The department recommends creating defensible space and having a safety plan. Bakersfield Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases are rising in Kern County as the percentage of positive tests trends upward, even though numbers remain slightly lower than last season. Health officials advise getting flu shots and using masks and handwashing to protect the community. 23ABC News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Meet Meadow — a loving, energetic two-year-old pup available for adoption from Kern County Animal Services at 3951 Fruitvale Ave today. Shelter staff say she needs a home with space to run and plenty of walks. 23ABC News
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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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La Lomita Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. — The Padre Hotel — $120 per person — Experience a curated four-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings from La Lomita.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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