Bakersfield
Today
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield entrepreneur Juan Jose Flores Jr. started his J N J Shuttles after losing his cousin in a DUI crash; the service offers safe transport from Valley Plaza & Hard Rock Casino Tejon and plans to expand its reach to prevent more tragedies. 23ABC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Silver Alert was issued by CHP for 68-year-old Armando Del Rosario, who was reported missing Jan. 18 and last seen at 10:00 a.m. in the 300 block of Emerald Parkway in Delano wearing gray pants, a gray sweater and a blue baseball cap (contact 661-721-3377 if you have information). Bakersfield Now
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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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San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors
7-9 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — $3 Beers — Enjoy a spirited hockey matchup on Country Night with drink specials.
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Kern County Fairgrounds Event
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Kern County Fair And Event Center — Ticket allows entrance for both days — Enjoy a family-friendly weekend with free entry for kids under 12.
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Los Hermanos Mendoza Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Los Hermanos Mendoza with their unique blend of traditional and modern music.
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Baseball Game: CSU Bakersfield vs. Utah Tech
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Hardt Field — Watch the teams battle it out in an exciting college baseball matchup.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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