Good morning, Bakersfield.

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church will host its inaugural golf tournament at Riverlakes Ranch on April 28.

Check-in is at 10:30 a.m., lunch is at 11 a.m., play begins at noon, and dinner with raffles starts at 5 p.m.—participants pay $125 for a chance to win a $10,000 prize for the first hole-in-one and prizes for closest to the hole and longest drive, with all proceeds benefiting the church.

Bakersfield College will host Garden Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on its Panorama Campus lawn where over 100 vendors will offer crafts, produce, and food items as part of the BC Horticulture Department’s annual event—free parking is available in the P3 lot.

Don Galey—beloved owner of Galey's Marine Supplies and community leader—died earlier this month at 91 after nearly 90 years of keeping his business a local staple.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at 2720 Auto Mall Drive.

Law enforcement in Bakersfield is searching for a suspect after a deputy-involved shooting occurred Tuesday morning near Valley Plaza Mall (no injuries were reported) and residents are asked to shelter in place and call 911 for suspicious activity.

Bakersfield Police are asking for help finding 12-year-old Noah Serna — who was last seen April 11 in the 1600 block of East Truxtun Avenue and is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes — as he is considered at-risk.

The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding 16-year-old Ka'lanaih Laura-Sharai Thomas who was last seen near her home on April 11 at 8 a.m.—she is Black, 5 ft 11 in tall, weighs 130 lb and is known for wearing a royal blue Nike hooded sweatshirt.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 16-year-old Ka’lanaih Laura-Sharai Thomas who went missing Friday at around 8 a.m. April 11 near her home — she was described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen in a royal blue Nike hooded sweatshirt, so anyone with information is urged to call 661-861-3110.

A Kern County jury convicted a man—charged with the continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14—for abusing the victim for more than two years.

Today, Bernie Sanders & Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited Bakersfield to discuss immigration, healthcare and other topics that may shape local policies.

The Bakersfield Condors will host Fan Appreciation Night on Friday, April 18 at Dignity Health Arena with the game starting at 7 p.m. + The event marks the final regular season game and offers fans a chance to win prizes during the contest.

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.