Good morning, Bakersfield.

Bakersfield veterans from VFW Post 7216 will raise a new flag and pole at Real Care Assisted Living on Real Road on Saturday, May 2nd, starting at noon with a flag ceremony at 1:30 p.m. to honor an official day of service ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday.

Community leaders in Allensworth, a historic town north of Bakersfield built and run by African Americans, approved a community plan in March.

They are now reviving the town with new wells, a storage tank and cemetery fixes while the plan won an award for its design.

Fire crews battled a three-acre vegetation fire on Caliente Bodfish Road near the former Havilah area just before 2 p.m. yesterday (PG&E camera showed active flames) as officials investigated the cause.

Minter Field Air Museum is featuring early 20th century exhibition racers today and tomorrow at the field.

The event highlights the museum’s legacy with WWII warbirds & the pilots who flew them.

California State Parks has proposed converting the historic Weedpatch Camp (inspiring The Grapes of Wrath) into a state park.

The site on Sunset Boulevard between Weedpatch Highway and South Vineland Road near Arvin will soon invite community input on its future.

Bakersfield College held its second Campus Equity Conversations event on April 30, 2026.

The all-student panel and guest speakers discussed building belonging and concluded with networking and fresh pizza.

Students at Discovery Elementary and Centennial High School worked together on illustrated books based on stories written by over 100 sixth graders.

The finished books (to be donated soon to local hospitals) aim to bring comfort and joy to children.

Bakersfield College did not record a threatening call to its safety department during February lockdowns, raising safety and transparency concerns as officials maintain detailed written logs meet legal requirements under two-party consent.

The college said it will continue relying on dispatchers to log calls for service.

Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry broadcast his final radio call on April 30, marking his retirement after nearly three decades on the force.

He began his law enforcement career in Lafayette and served in various roles before becoming chief in 2020.

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital will close its Grossman Burn Center on June 30 due to evolving community health needs; nurses and community members are rallying today outside the hospital to urge continued access to timely burn care.

The center has long served Kern County.

Local PAL boxers Anthony Aceves and Edgar Gonzalez won national titles after winning gold at the Open Tournament in Colorado.

Aceves trains six days a week + holds a two-time national title, while Gonzalez, who started boxing at eight, will compete next at the Junior Olympics Summer Festival in Wichita.

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.

Robert Jon and the Wreck Live

7-11 p.m. — World Records — Ticketed event — Enjoy an electrifying mix of Southern rock and West Coast soul with Robert Jon & The Wreck.