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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Houchin Community Blood Bank will offer enamel pins with a donor’s blood type to anyone who gives blood from April 21 to April 26 or until supplies run out at donation centers and mobile drives. Donors must be in good health — weigh at least 110 pounds and be 16 years old with a parent or guardian's consent, and walk-ins are welcome even though appointments are encouraged. KGET
- ➤ A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning for the St. Jude Dream Home in southeast Bakersfield near Crescent Elementary School. Eyewitness News is partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to raise funds—selling $100 tickets starting August 21 with a live drawing on November 20. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 22-year-old man with an outstanding warrant for attempted murder was shot and killed by KCSO deputies at Belle Terrace Park—after a 911 call reported his location, marking the department's second officer-involved shooting this week. 23ABC News
- ➤ On March 21 at around 4 p.m., Delano police responded to Morningside Elementary School after an anonymous call reported a potential school shooting—detectives executed two search warrants that recovered a firearm, three magazines, and ammunition and identified the suspects linked to the incident. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield police arrested three suspects—52-year-old Michael Holcomb, 49-year-old William Denison and 31-year-old Edward Penn—on April 16 after a months-long investigation into burglaries, with video showing a Jeep hitting the Auto Sounds store and stolen property recovered from a chop shop. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield Police credited a K9 officer for helping seize tar heroin, fentanyl, cash, and part of an assault rifle during a Wednesday traffic stop. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ Bakersfield PD, with help from K9 Jack, seized about 1.5 pounds of tar heroin and fentanyl during a traffic stop near Taft Highway and Highway 99 on April 16th, 2025 at 2 p.m.—Bartolo Bustamante was arrested and executed search warrants led to the seizure of an assault rifle receiver and over $55,000 in cash linked to drug sales. Bakersfield Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valley Achievement Center in Bakersfield is reducing stigma against autism by offering programs that teach social skills and job readiness (serving children as young as 3 and adults starting at 18) during Autism Acceptance Month. The center held a ribbon cutting for a new singset and ground cover added to help kids take breaks during sessions. 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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