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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield College and the Horticulture Department hosted Garden Fest 2025 on May 2, and over 100 local groups joined despite the rain. Guests walked between booths to see plants, crafts, and food while experts gave gardening tips (including advice from the Agriculture Department) and vendors showcased local work (featuring handmade items). Bakersfield College
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 2, 2025, the California Board of Parole Hearings denied parole to repeat sex offender Timothy Groux, who has served 16 years of a 25-year to life sentence, citing his high risk of reoffense and lack of sex offender programming—commissioners issued a three-year denial following concerns that his dangerous history continued to threaten public safety. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On April 7, Bakersfield Police asked residents for help identifying a slim man in his 20s or 30s who allegedly robbed and assaulted a security guard in a parking lot on the 4100 block of California Avenue while wearing a black Adidas hat, black shirt and pants plus white Nike shoes. KGET
- ➤ Owens Longmire and Kaylah Pearson were arrested in Bakersfield on Friday for allegedly trafficking a minor as Longmire faces six felony charges and Pearson is charged with pandering and prostitution of a minor (bail is set at $500,000 for Longmire and $140,000 for Pearson), and they will appear in court again on June 2nd. 23ABC News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John Muir visited the Central Valley in 1868 and wrote a letter calling the area 'the floweriest piece of world' because of its many wildflowers. He traveled from San Francisco to Yosemite and his description still reminds us of a landscape of natural beauty—one that existed long before farms and cities grew up. KVPR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Valadao and Congressman Costa introduced the bipartisan Safety Training for Officers on Public Health Threats Act, which will offer grants for law enforcement training to recognize health risks from building code violations following a 2023 Reedley bio lab incident. The bill will work with local health departments and nonprofits to develop programs that boost community safety. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Bakersfield water district proposed a 34% rate increase to pay for safe and clean drinking water — the change will affect West and North Bakersfield property owners and businesses. Assistant water director Daniel Maldonado said the move is needed as the domestic water fund would run out by next fiscal year if no action is taken. 23ABC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stockdale High School senior Collin Stillwell was honored at Houchin Community Blood Bank for donating one gallon of blood in two years and said he will continue donating as long as he stays healthy — his milestone shows his commitment to saving lives in Kern County. 23ABC News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Vallejo Seaweed
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch exciting baseball action as the Bakersfield Train Robbers face off against the Vallejo Seaweed.
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