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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Linedance enthusiasts are preparing to join a global flash mob event on May 3 at the California Living Museum starting at 11:45 a.m.—a practice class will be held on April 23 at 6 p.m. at 4000 Easton Avenue, Suite 9 to help participants learn the moves. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The La Mirage Motel in Bakersfield caught fire just after 4 a.m. on Easter Sunday, and no injuries were reported after evictions nearly a week ago removed more than a dozen people — including the manager — from the property; crews used three fire engines, two trucks and two battalions to contain the flames — keeping the fire from spreading to the adjacent building. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Pletcher, accused of stealing beer from Rite Aid and shooting at a deputy near Valley Plaza Mall in Bakersfield, was arrested after hiding in a storage shed and made his first court appearance on Thursday—he faces seven charges with a bond set at $560,000 and is scheduled to return to court on April 29. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ 33-year-old Bakersfield man Ramon Maldonado Jr. pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after law enforcement discovered over 55 pounds of drugs including fentanyl, psilocybin, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine along with a gun in a home during an August 10 raid, and he will be sentenced on August 4 - he faces a minimum 10-year prison term and a maximum penalty of life in prison with a $10 million fine. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trout’s, a historic bar that burned down three years ago, has given new life to local music as wood from its walls is used to craft 14 unique guitars. Tony Brown and Theresa Spanke reunited the guitars on Saturday by displaying them—along with a tribute built from wood salvaged by Red Simpson’s son—at the Kern County Museum under the recovered Trout’s sign. KGET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, CSUB opens its first Black Student Success Center to support Black students, offering tutoring, scholarships, and academic guidance—help that aims to boost graduation and retention rates. Former Black Student Union president Fitzgerald Graves and Dr. Tracey Salisbury say the center will let students connect with faculty—a step toward better academic support. 23ABC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Green waste burned overnight at Metropolitan Recycling LLC on Mount Vernon Avenue Sunday, leaving a smoky smell in Bakersfield Monday morning. Kern County fire officials stated that there was no hazard and that property workers managed the incident — no firefighters were dispatched. KGET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield native Earl Warren grew up locally and became California Governor and later the U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice, leading landmark civil rights rulings from 1953 to 1969. He later admitted that his support for the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II was a mistake — a controversial part of his legacy. KVPR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The California Department of Food and Agriculture said that 603 of 764 dairies affected by avian flu have been released from quarantine, and over 40 dairies in Kern have been affected with four human cases noted. Kern County Public Health says the risk to the public is low as long as people avoid sick animals — proper gear is advised for those working with them. 23ABC News
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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