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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jersey Mike’s stores in Bakersfield raised $79,000 during its Month of Giving fundraiser last month + partnering with Ronald McDonald House to help families with critically ill children. Franchise owner Stacy Knight said the donation was the largest he has seen + marking a record for the local fundraiser. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement officials reported that Romanian nationals conducted a coordinated scheme to steal EBT benefits in Kern County using cloned cards and ATM skimming devices, with hundreds of victims losing funds and nearly $300,000 reported in one month—while only a few suspects face charges. KGET
- ➤ Undercover officers with the Bakersfield Police Department and the FBI were approached April 30 by several men who offered paid sex—resulting in 10 citations and one arrest—as part of a crackdown on human trafficking in the city. KUZZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stars Playhouse announced that The Playhouse off Rosedale will close amid copyright allegations over performances such as Once on this Island, Matilda, Hairspray, and Legally Blonde—volunteers and a cease-and-desist letter from Music Theatre International raised concerns about non-profit filing issues since 2021— as the theater faces mounting pressure. 23ABC News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On April 29, Danette Williams of Kern County Employers’ Training Resource appeared on Putting You to Work Wednesdays to share job resource information with Bakersfield job seekers — offering details on training and employment opportunities — in this weekly segment. Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mira Monte High School opened its new FFA center on April 30--students can now learn hands-on farming with lambs, goats, cattle and poultry while also growing plants in the school garden. The school will also launch a farmer's market with a nutrition team to help address food insecurity among students. KGET
SHOP NEWS
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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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Sleeping Beauty Ballet
6-9 p.m. — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Get enchanted by a mesmerizing ballet performance of Sleeping Beauty.
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State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: The Sleeping Beauty
2 AM — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Ticket prices starting at $88 — Experience a stunning ballet performance from the renowned State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
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Mocedades Concert
8:30-11 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Ticket availability varies — Experience the enchanting harmonies of the legendary Spanish vocal group Mocedades.
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Bravo Oilmen and Azabache Ensemble Live Show
9 p.m. — La Movida Night Club — Ticket purchase required — Experience a vibrant night with live regional music that promises to keep you dancing all night long.
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