Good morning, Bakersfield.

Valley Strong Invitational Golf Tournament raised $300,000 for Lauren Small Children’s Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on April 27 at Seven Oaks Country Club.

The funds will help expand resources and programs for pediatric care in the region.

CALM Zoo supporters need 3,000 more voter signatures by May 7 to get a funding measure for the zoo’s 20-year master plan on the November ballot — the measure would fund expanded animal habitats and improved educational programs via a one‑eighth of one percent sales tax.

California Rural Legal Assistance celebrated its 60th anniversary in McFarland Tuesday night as founding attorney Carol Ruth Silver reflected on decades of advocating for farmworker rights.

The organization highlighted past successes and plans to expand its services (marking a key milestone in local legal advocacy).

Bakersfield small business owners can enter Verizon's Small Business Super Pitch contest to win $20,000 and tickets to the World Cup final.

Twenty finalists will pitch in live events this June in several cities — regional winners will advance to a final round on July 17 near the World Cup site.

Kern County is preparing for the upcoming Lightning in a Bottle festival from May 20 to 25 at Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area by increasing security and emergency services (including extra sheriff’s deputies and a search and rescue team) after a drowning two years ago.

Kern County supervisors approved $2 million in state funding to let sheep graze on county land to reduce wildfire risk and boost the local economy—a move enabled by Assembly Bill 105.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Goat Yoga Class at Cherry Acres

8:30-9:30 a.m. — Cherry Acres — Bring your yoga mat and enjoy a playful blend of yoga and adorable goats in a serene farm setting.