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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Centro Cali Brewing began its soft launch in downtown Bakersfield and now offers house-made beer and food as it finalizes upgrades to its space — including work on a patio and banquet room. The team plans a grand opening in the coming weeks. 23ABC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A break-in happened early Saturday at Slicer's Pizza in East Bakersfield when a suspect broke a wall with a hammer and stole a cash register, tools, and a sound bar—forcing the owner to close the shop and call the police. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield man Dennis Ghianuly became Kern County’s first person convicted under Proposition 36 when he was found guilty on April 10 for possessing hard drugs with multiple prior convictions and for stealing a 44-pound bag of dog food from a Petsmart on January 8—police said surveillance footage and evidence such as knives, lighters and fentanyl led to his arrest, and he now faces over seven years in prison. KUZZ
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing juvenile Melody Mood who was last seen on April 12th at about 9:30 p.m. in Valley Acres—if you have any information, please contact the sheriff's office. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On April 11, 2025, at 9:08 p.m. (local time), deputies in Bakersfield began a slow-speed pursuit after a stolen vehicle was reported near Beardsley Elementary School and, following the deployment of a K9, arrested Myles Harrod (20) after he evaded officers for nearly one and a half hours before being booked on charges of grand theft auto, evading and resisting arrest. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Officials arrested Norbert Karaba, 34, Nicolae Bud, 51 and Giorgio Marcelo, 29 in Northridge on April 10 when a search warrant by the Kern County District Attorney’s Office and LA County law enforcement uncovered EBT fraud evidence including card skimming equipment, card readers and cloned access cards along with nearly $64,000 in cash—Karaba also faces charges from a December 2024 incident linked to a south Bakersfield ATM. KUZZ
- ➤ Police in Bakersfield arrested one suspect for DUI during a Friday checkpoint in northwest Bakersfield and made 14 traffic stops—issuing seven citations for unlicensed driving while impounding six vehicles. KGET
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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.
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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!
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Spring Expo 2025
7 p.m. — Villa Punta del Cielo — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local vendors and activities at this community expo.
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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.
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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.
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Creed Fisher Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Buy Tickets — Enjoy an evening of live country music with Creed Fisher and Buckshot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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