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