Bakersfield
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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. 23ABC News
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ 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. 23ABC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield College
- ➤ 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. 23ABC News
- ➤ 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 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Bakersfield Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 23ABC News
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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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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.
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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.
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