Good morning, Bakersfield.

Bakersfield PD held its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the blind and visually impaired at the Bakersfield Police Activities League — 301 E.

4th Street. Specially made Easter eggs with beacons helped children locate the eggs as families, officers and volunteers assisted with horse rides, meeting Disney characters and petting reptiles.

A rolled over semi truck trailer blocked the transition road along eastbound Highway 58 near the H Street and Chester Avenue exit yesterday morning, slowing traffic after a collision involving two other vehicles was reported at about 9:30 a.m. (California Highway Patrol).

A residential fire killed 5 people near Edwards on Thursday — four of them were minors, the Kern County Fire Department reported.

Bakersfield police will set up a DUI checkpoint today from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location chosen based on crash statistics and DUI arrest rates—drunken driving crashes have killed 26 people and injured 682 over the past three years.

Bakersfield police are asking the community for help in finding 14-year-old Jude Ornelas, who was last seen on April 9th at about 7 p.m. on the 1800 block of Forrest Street near H Street—he is described as Hispanic, 5 ft 11 in tall, and 245 lbs with black hair and hazel eyes.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children released an age-progressed image showing what 16-year-old Khrystyna Carreno might look like today after she disappeared from Bakersfield on November 20 when she was 12, and authorities suspect she may be in Kern or Los Angeles County.

As the tax deadline nears, the Better Business Bureau warned Bakersfield residents to check emails and mail for IRS impersonators and phishing scams — urging early filing and careful review of messages before sharing personal information.

An Evening of Opera Scenes

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Doré Theatre — $12 General Admission, $7 Seniors & Students, Free for CSUB Students — Experience a captivating night featuring scenes from grand opera and musical theatre.

Empower Wellness Run 5k/1 Mile

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Hart Memorial Park — Registration fees apply — Run, walk, or crawl for wellness in this community-focused event!

Spring Expo 2025

7 p.m. — Villa Punta del Cielo — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local vendors and activities at this community expo.

G-Eazy & Marc E. Bassy Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — VIP Meet & Greet available — Experience multi-platinum artists G-Eazy and Marc E. Bassy live in concert.

F.Y.A.H. Reggae Event

7-11 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of vibrant reggae music in the heart of Bakersfield.

Creed Fisher Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Buy Tickets — Enjoy an evening of live country music with Creed Fisher and Buckshot.

Cinco de Mile Half Marathon & Ole 5K

1:45-6 p.m. — 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA — Check website for entry fee — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive run and a post-run fiesta filled with fun.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace

5-10 p.m. — Buck Owens' Crystal Palace — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant festivities of Cinco de Mayo with music, dance, and cultural celebration.

Kultura Night Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Student Union — Free for CSUB students, $10 for non-students — Celebrate Filipino culture with food, music, and art.

Mopars of Bakersfield Car Show

All day — Bakersfield KOA Journey — Donation-based — Experience classic cars and community spirit while supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Bakersfield.