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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Just before 4 a.m., an overturned box truck blocked all southbound lanes on 99 near County Line Road in Delano when it swerved to avoid a speeding vehicle and was hit on its driver side — the Bakersfield Fire Department is diverting traffic onto County Lane Road. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield police arrested four drivers in April for illegal street racing—two were stopped on Stockdale Highway on April 13 at 5:30 p.m. and two on 24th Street on April 29 at 9:15 a.m.—and their vehicles were impounded for 30 days as charges were forwarded. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On Saturday, Bakersfield police arrested Tomice Fryman (51) for a deadly hit-and-run that closed Westside Parkway for several hours when officers found a man struck in the eastbound lanes (near the Mohawk off-ramp) as the investigation continues. 23ABC News
- ➤ Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help finding Michael Salazar, a missing 14-year-old runaway last seen on May 3 at about 6:00 p.m. on the 4000 block of Fairwood Street south of Panorama Drive in northeast Bakersfield, described as 5’4” tall and 115 pounds with black hair and brown eyes wearing a black shirt, a black puffer jacket, black sweats and red and black shoes+ anyone with information should call 661-327-7111. Bakersfield Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jim Young, the longtime former chancellor of Kern Community College District, died at age 86—four days after the new library at Bakersfield College’s Arvin campus was dedicated in his honor. He spent decades championing education and supporting farmworker communities until his passing. KGET
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Randy Raymond—a Kern County firefighter—rang a celebratory bell after finishing his last cancer treatment at Adventist Cancer Center last Friday. He rang the bell three times to mark the end of treatment and said he was excited to be done. KGET
SHOP NEWS
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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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Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run
8 AM – 12 PM — The Park at River Walk — Entry fee applies — Enjoy a fun 5k run or 1 mile walk and earn a delicious hot fudge sundae.
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