Bakersfield
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City’s Solid Waste Division will host a bulky-item drop-off event Saturday, April 11 so residents can dispose of large household items such as furniture, mattresses, major appliances, and electronics (items too big for regular bins). Items like propane tanks or materials with refrigerant will not be accepted. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Tomorrow, Kern County Library will host the Mamas 'n' Manifesting Bingo Vision Board Party at Wilson Branch Library (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), where local moms will relax, craft vision boards and connect while their children color and play. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The CALM Zoo project will need community signatures and votes to become a world-class attraction as it aims to boost the California Living Museum’s appeal that draws over 100,000 visitors each year. Officials say the change could benefit local tourism. The Bakersfield Californian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A SpaceX rocket launched Monday, April 6 left unusual cloud formations overhead that residents captured with photos — evidence of a successful launch drawing local attention. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A long-term corridor improvement project starts today in downtown Bakersfield, closing 18th and 19th streets between L and O until Oct. 31. Drivers are urged to follow detour signs during the road work. 23ABC News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Trout’s Nightclub on North Chester Avenue in Oildale, once a hub for the Bakersfield Sound, is being converted into a 15-unit affordable housing complex by Golden Empire Affordable Housing + construction begins in about a month and tenants will move in by April 2027. KUZZ
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Bakersfield Condors vs. Tucson Roadrunners Hockey Match
6:30-9 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena — Affordable family-friendly fun — Experience the thrill of AHL hockey with speed, hits, and excitement.
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The Great Classics
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — $TBD — Experience timeless classical music performed by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra in an elegant setting.
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R&B Sundaze
11 AM – 3 PM — BottleShock Wine and Brew — $20 presale, $25 at the door — Enjoy a vibrant afternoon with live R&B music by DJ Spoon and DJ Ace.
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ABRA Cadabra: An ABBA Tribute
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of glittering costumes and irresistible ABBA melodies with the acclaimed tribute band.
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2026 Earth Day 661 Festival
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Beach Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mother Earth with live music, eco-friendly vendors, and family fun activities.
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Baseball Game: CSU Bakersfield vs. Cal State LA
6:30-8 p.m. — Hardt Field — Check for ticket prices — Catch the action as CSU Bakersfield takes on Cal State LA in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Chito Ranas Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Paradise Palace Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of authentic Latin rap with Chito Ranas and special guests.
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball
6:30–8:00 p.m. — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Witness an exciting college baseball matchup under the lights.
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball Game
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Catch the action as the Gauchos clash with the Roadrunners in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball
6:30-8 p.m. — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Catch the excitement as the Bulldogs take on the Roadrunners in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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