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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference will host its 35th annual event to empower local business leaders — it will offer 27 workshops and keynote speeches by Lisa Nichols and Dr. Shree Walker — and all tickets are sold out. 23ABC News
- ➤ Gilbert Juarez, known as Mr. Dimples — a Bakersfield food truck owner who went viral on TikTok — recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show and received a $1,000 tip to fix his truck's transmission. His happy, uplifting story has drawn national attention and is expected to boost interest in his business. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Border Patrol arrested a woman with multiple DUIs in Bakersfield after about 120 pounds of meth were allegedly found in her vehicle — she is accused of transporting the drug for transnational criminal organizations — and officials are investigating her case. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Javier Andrade Mejia was sentenced to life without parole after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Cesar Antillon Munoz and Elidia E Solis De Mejia—records show he fired an unregistered handgun during a custody dispute—at a residence in east Bakersfield. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Arvin police used Flock Safety cameras and automated license plate reader technology to arrest four people who allegedly stole four city trucks and equipment from the Public Works Yard on April 21—one truck was later found stripped in east Bakersfield. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A Bakersfield woman with a DUI record was arrested at 4:25 a.m. today by U.S. Border Patrol after nearly 120 pounds of methamphetamine were found in her car, and officials say the illegal immigrant was transporting the drug for a transnational crime ring—as if she were simply running errands. KUZZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fuller Apartment Homes said a new apartment complex, Park Center at Seven Oaks, will be built at White Lane and Allen Road in southwest Bakersfield with 520 units and many amenities — including a resort style pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. City officials expect the project to boost economic growth by providing new housing near growing businesses — and a proposed industrial hub at the 1,600-acre Rosedale Ranch may add more jobs. Bakersfield Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield was named the third smoggiest city in America according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report—making it one of five California cities listed. Los Angeles ranked first despite a 40% decline in high ozone days over the past five years. KGET
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Family members of WWI veteran Private First Class Andreas Cagoulides received his Purple Heart medal from Representative Vince Fong at his Bakersfield office at 2 p.m. Thursday — the award honors a veteran who was born in Turkey, served in 1918, was injured just before the war ended, and died in 1984. KGET
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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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Bakersfield Mother's Day Run
8 a.m. — The Park at River Walk — Registration fee required — Celebrate the incredible moms in our lives with a fun run honoring their superpowers.
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