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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield launched two new programs to improve safety and cleanliness on the Kern River Trail. Park rangers now have four new e-bikes—purchased with a $24,000 grant—and a bike patrol of ten community volunteers is set to help visitors along the trail. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Today, the Kern Community Foundation hosted its third annual Give Big at the Park event at Riverwalk Park to connect residents with over 60 local non-profits as they prepare for Tuesday’s Giving Day. Aaron Falk said the meet-and-greet is vital—non-profits face financial challenges from uncertain federal funding and state budget shortfalls. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, 2025, Kern County firefighters rescued a motorcyclist from a crash at Dove Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area when heavy rain made ambulance access hard— the rider was taken to a hospital for further care. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Kern County firefighters responded at 10:25 a.m. on May 3rd to a mobile home fire on the 200 block of Salaine Drive in Bodfish—neighbors reported a possible resident inside, and crews quickly rescued two dogs, returning them to their family while the blaze caused significant damage with no injuries reported. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a suspicious death along eastbound lanes of Westside Parkway between Coffee Rd and Truxtun Ave off-ramp + the lanes are closed for the next few hours while officers work the scene. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On May 2, 2025, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Gang Suppression Unit and Taft Police Department executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Garfield Avenue in Taft that ended with the arrest of 30-year-old Shawn Dakota Smith, who is accused of false imprisonment, resisting arrest and multiple outstanding warrants and was booked into Lerdo jail. Bakersfield Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The fourth annual Latina Maternal Health Fair at Cal State Bakersfield brought families and specialists together to share crucial resources for pregnant mothers — local officials pointed to the need to address high risks amid a changing community. Kern County leaders noted that nearly 69% of babies are born to Latina mothers, which underlines the event's importance in preventing future tragedies. Bakersfield Now
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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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Bakersfield Hiring Event
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Hyatt Place Bakersfield — Free entry — Connect live with HR teams from local and Fortune 500 companies for full and part-time opportunities.
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