Good morning, Bakersfield.

League of Dreams, an adaptive sports league, now gives local kids aged 5 to 22 a chance to join 12 seasonal sports programs including baseball, basketball and bowling.

Volunteers support players on the field and Give Big Kern helps cover costs with low-cost options and scholarships.

A brush fire, first detected at 3:19 p.m. Sunday (Kern County Fire Department), scorched about 2,100 acres east of Bakersfield by 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

Aviation businesses across Bakersfield are facing rising jet fuel costs as oil supply concerns drive up prices, according to Ryan Crowl of the Bakersfield Jet Center.

Global tensions and reduced local refinery production contribute to the pressure, though travelers are not expected to experience fuel shortages.

Lawmakers are proposing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour over the next several years — large firms by 2031 and small businesses by 2038.

Local owners, like the one at Happy Jack’s burger stand, worry that rising costs will further strain their operations.

UK-based neurotechnology startup Kordata launched its Bakersfield spinoff that will bring clinical trials to hospitals in Kern County.

The new company aims to boost local healthcare research.

Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield will add United Airlines nonstop flights to LAX on Aug.

11, 2026, with one daily flight plus additional United service to SFO and DEN. American Airlines will continue serving DFW and PHX from the airport.

Tejon Ranch Co. announced Monday (May 4) that it is partnering with a Southern California developer to launch a speculative industrial project near Grapevine, with plans to build warehouses soon.

PG&E has opened a Continuous Monitoring Center that uses new tech — wildfire cameras, sensors, and smart meter data — to spot power grid issues before they cause wildfires or outages, benefiting customers in Kern County including Bakersfield.

Kern County Sheriff's Office is mourning Sergeant David George (19 years of service) who died May 3 as officials extend condolences to his family and friends.

Kern County public health is recruiting volunteer ambassadors to educate residents about valley fever (3,800 cases were reported in 2024) in central California.

The new program kicks off today to boost community health through awareness outreach.

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.