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Monday, January 12th, 2026

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 70-year-old hiker stranded overnight on Mt. Pinos in freezing conditions was rescued on Thursday by three search and rescue teams (including Kern County volunteers and the L.A. County Fire Department) after several hours of coordinated effort.  Bakersfield Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Professional pickleball player Ryan Fu hosted sold-out pickleball clinics at Bakersfield Racquet Club Sunday, offering key techniques and hands-on practice that impressed local players (with hopes of returning for more events).  23ABC News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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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.

    Mon, 1/19/26

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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.

    Wed, 1/21/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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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.

    Thu, 2/5/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/6/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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