Bakersfield
Today
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight Kern County sent more than 100 veterans (including Korean War and Vietnam War veterans) from Meadows Field to Washington, D.C. this morning on a charter flight. They will visit national memorials all day tomorrow and return to Bakersfield around 6:30 p.m., with the public invited to welcome them home. 23ABC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, April 20, KCMEA Jazz Day took place at Bakersfield College's Indoor Theater where high school bands and BC Jazz groups performed and attended workshops with guest clinician Cathlene Pineda (CalArts co-director) as music fans gathered for the largest event yet. Bakersfield College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local student Mia Stuebbe is traveling with her team, Chameleon, to the Virtual Enterprise national championship in New York today — a contest that lasts until April 23 and builds on her family legacy while spotlighting wildlife awareness. 23ABC News
- ➤ Cal State Bakersfield hired Shane Pelton as the new director of its swimming and diving program, bringing nearly 20 years of coaching experience. He plans to re-engage alumni & restore the team to powerhouse status, building on his past work with the Roadrunners. 23ABC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials warn that kratom — an herbal product linked to addiction — is still sold in Kern County smoke shops, and local police say it may be seized if found. 23ABC News
- ➤ Researchers at UC Merced and other California institutions are studying dust’s impact on health, the environment and climate today to provide findings that may help Bakersfield residents better understand local air quality changes. KVPR
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Chito Ranas Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Paradise Palace Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of authentic Latin rap with Chito Ranas and special guests.
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball
6:30–8:00 p.m. — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Witness an exciting college baseball matchup under the lights.
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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball Game
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Catch the action as the Gauchos clash with the Roadrunners in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball
6:30-8 p.m. — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Catch the excitement as the Bulldogs take on the Roadrunners in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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UC San Diego Tritons vs. Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Baseball
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Hardt Field — Tickets from $11.20 — Watch a thrilling college baseball matchup at Hardt Field.
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The Mac and Cheese Fest
2-6 p.m. — Kern County Fair And Event Center — Ticket required — Indulge in unlimited cheesy bites and tasty beverages while enjoying live music and games.
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Aztec Image Car Show Featuring Lil Rob
12-3 p.m. — Kern County Fair And Event Center — Free entry — Experience the vibrant culture of custom cars and live performances at this beloved annual gathering.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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