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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, vendors at Riverlakes Farmers Market stayed open in the heat, serving customers with fresh farm products under shaded tents. Casa Blanca Farms and Yolken Around, LLC said they prepared extra water and fans—helping them manage high temperatures and keep business running rain or shine. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Dr. Elizabeth Altmiller at Your Drug Store in Hillcrest started a clothing donation shop (using items from her own closet) to help low-income patients pay for their prescriptions. Proceeds from donated clothes will cover medicine costs as rising drug prices make treatment less affordable. 23ABC News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Heavy police are seen on Bautista Street in Arvin—yellow crime tape blocks the area as officers investigate and ask residents to steer clear. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) is asking the public to help find a missing teen who ran away for the first time and is at risk. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ A man was killed while crossing East California Avenue on Friday evening after he was hit by two vehicles — one driven by an alleged drunk driver, Bakersfield Police said. KGET
SHOP NEWS
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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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On-Site Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Able Care Home — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living communities dedicated to exceptional care and engaging activities.
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Shoreline Mafia Concert in Bakersfield
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience the unique West Coast flow of Shoreline Mafia live in concert.
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You Should Be Dancing - A Tribute To The Bee Gees
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Prices may vary — Groove to the iconic sounds of the Bee Gees in this lively tribute performance.
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