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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.

HEALTH NEWS

  • Kern County hospitals are expanding dedicated pediatric operating rooms — a change that will keep local families from traveling out-of-county for specialized care. This upgrade responds to decades of demand for local pediatric services.  The Bakersfield Californian

SPORTS NEWS

  • BC Men’s Tennis won the Western State Conference Championship Tuesday, Apr. 7 and Coach Noel Dalton earned Coach of the Year after a historic season — the team will host Orange Coast College in the state playoffs today.  Bakersfield College

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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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.

    Sun, 4/12/26

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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.

    Thu, 4/16/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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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.

    Tue, 4/21/26

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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.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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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.

    Tue, 5/5/26

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  • UC San Diego Tritons vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball

    6:30-8:00 p.m. — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Watch a thrilling college baseball matchup at Hardt Field.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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