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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to locate missing Theodore 'Ted' Waayers — he was last contacted via cellphone on March 1st between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and his family is concerned. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Cesar Hernandez, an escaped inmate from Delano who killed a police officer in Mexico nine days ago, was arrested at a house with no chance to escape—Mexican Army Special Forces were present to prevent another attempt. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield Police are asking the public to help find missing 15 year old Richard Romero who was last seen on April 17 at 5:20 p.m. on the 12800 block of Rosedale Highway wearing a black shirt and gray shorts and is at risk as a first time runaway. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Jeremy Pletcher, accused of stealing beer from Rite Aid, fired several shots at a deputy during a chase Tuesday that led to a large law enforcement response; he surrendered after a two-hour standoff and is charged with attempted murder and assault on a peace officer (held on $560,000 bail and due in court April 29). KGET
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In March, Kern County’s unemployment rate hit 9.5%—up 0.2% from February and 0.5% higher than January, and slightly lower than last March’s 9.7%. Meanwhile, state and national rates fell from 5.5% to 5.3% and from 4.5% to 4.2%, respectively. KGET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Bakersfield are urged by emergency expert John Gudel from the California Office of Emergency Services to prepare for earthquakes by securing their spaces, planning safety steps, and gathering supplies — he recommends practicing drop, cover, and hold on and downloading the MyShake app for alerts. Bakersfield Now
SHOP NEWS
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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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