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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kids League of Cal City and Good Samaritan Hospital have partnered to offer a free mobile clinic at the Safe Haven community resource center on the second Tuesday of each month starting in May. The center, which began as an afterschool program, now meets broader community needs in Southern East Kern County. 23ABC News
- ➤ On Saturday, Jay and Natasha Robinson hosted Earth Day 661 with over 70 local vendors showcasing sustainability initiatives and supporting small businesses—Bakersfield City Councilmember Andrae Gonzales visited the event to commend their community efforts. Bakersfield Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On April 18th, Texas Roadhouse Kitchen Manager Brandon Reed appeared on Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss his restaurant's best menu picks. Texas Roadhouse (3203 Ming Avenue) highlighted customer-favorite dishes during the interview. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 18th, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and teams from Tulare and Kings Counties used search warrants at a residential farm and meth lab that led to the seizure of 368 pounds of meth—resulting in the arrest of two alleged suspects—and the shutdown of a large conversion lab. Bakersfield Now
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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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