Good morning, Bakersfield.

The 4th Annual Salty's BBQ Fundraiser to benefit the Phillip Jesse Campas Legacy Project is set for Friday, Jan.

23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Salty's Banquet & Event Center at 6720 Shirra Court — tickets cost $25 and include dinner while proceeds benefit youth leadership and scholarships.

Early Monday, a pump failure left 150 residents in a farmworker community east of Bakersfield without tap water and officials are working to repair the single groundwater well.

Aidan Garaygordobil, a Delano photographer, is using his platform to capture local sports and create a scholarship program for student athletes and media hopefuls.

Partnering with the high school district, the foundation will accept donations until the end of May.

Deanna Lewis, owner of six Wingstop restaurants, awarded grants to five local nonprofits through Wingstop Charities to celebrate community impact—she plans to open two more locations later this year and the next grant application opens in February.

An operator found 96 barrels of produced water and one barrel of oil spilled from a flow line at a Taft oil field on Friday, Jan.

9. The spill was contained, and a contractor will begin cleanup soon (no drinking water was affected).

Since mid-2024 the Kern Black Chamber of Commerce has been without a president.

With about 30 candidates under review, board members plan to fill the role by Feb. 28 to support more than 160 Black-owned businesses in Kern County.

Mokha Cafe held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday morning at 6515 Panama Lane as it opened its second Bakersfield location offering authentic Yemeni drinks and pastries.

Kern County Department of Human Services is hosting community cafes for public feedback on child welfare services; the first forum is Monday, Jan.

12 at 6:15 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club on Niles Street, with a Spanish session on Tuesday at Central Church of Christ in Delano.

The City of Bakersfield announced that Wible Road between Brundage Lane and Belle Terrace will close on Tuesday, Jan.

13, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.—crews will install falsework for the new Highway 58/northbound Highway 99 connector and drivers should plan to detour via Real Road or H Street.

Regional air quality regulators will hold a public hearing Monday, Jan.

12, on proposed refinery upgrades (southeast of Bakersfield) after environmental justice groups raised concerns.

Local gym owner Michelle Williams of Vitality Fitness noted that membership inquiries surged on January 1 as residents chased fitness goals.

She advises members to secure a trainer or a workout partner (for accountability) to sustain their routines after the initial New Year rush.

Pro pickleballer Ryan Fu will lead eight-hour training sessions tomorrow at the Bakersfield Racquet Club to help local players sharpen their skills.

Community members are welcome to join and learn practical techniques during the sessions.

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.

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.

ADAKC Annual Cinnamon Roll Drive

6-11 AM — KGET — $20 — Support a good cause while enjoying delicious Hodel's cinnamon rolls.

Colorado Eagles vs. Bakersfield Condors

7-9 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — Adult Jersey Giveaway — Catch an exciting AHL matchup featuring local hockey talent.

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.

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.

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.

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.