Good morning, Bakersfield.

Two GoFundMe campaigns were launched for the families of Temo and Ramzi, who died in a plane crash on BLM lands near Ridgecrest on May 7 — the crash sparked the Canyon Fire that burned 2,200 acres in Kern County, with rescue teams securing the area as containment hit 98%.

On Monday night, a sinkhole around 6 feet deep forced officials to close a section of Martingale Way in the 24000 block of Bear Valley Springs.

High ticket prices and tight budgets are causing concert cancellations in Kern County, affecting local venues and performers.

Local promoters are shifting to low-cost events as families choose essentials over live shows, industry experts said.

The Bakersfield City School District Board is starting a process to rename Cesar E.

Chavez Elementary School by inviting name suggestions from students, staff, families, and community members. Submissions (with a written rationale) must be received by 4 p.m. on May 22.

Nearly two years after the Borel Fire burned nearly 60,000 acres in Havilah, drone company Hylio is using drones to drop nutrient pods on hard-to-reach mountainsides to reseed burn scars and aid long-term recovery.

A declassified Pentagon memo shows that in March 1948 a Bakersfield witness reported two objects falling from the sky between 4:10 and 4:55 p.m.—the sighting led to a U.S. Air Force investigation even though rescue teams did not recover the items.

Kern County fire officials urge residents to clear defensible space around their properties by June 1 to prevent wildfires, noting a 75% increase in grass fires since last year as a wetter winter has left abundant dry grass across the county.

Kern County health officials warned that a Santa Clara resident returning from a cruise, where three passengers reportedly died from the Andes virus, may have been exposed to Hantavirus — a rare infection spread through rodent droppings.

They advise airing out enclosed spaces before cleaning to reduce risk of exposure.

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.

Bakersfield Puerto Rican Salsa Festival

1-8 p.m. — Kern County Shrine Club — Donations accepted — Dance to salsa beats and enjoy Puerto Rican culture while raising funds for student scholarships.