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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North of the River Parks and Recreation has opened sign-ups for baseball and softball teams for kids aged 8 to 15; the season will start on Monday, June 9 and run until Tuesday, August 1 + a $195 fee includes a shirt, hat, and socks. Parents are urged to register soon to secure a spot. Bakersfield Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rescuers from the Bakersfield Fire Department operated for hours (rescued Saturday night) to save at least four people stranded on an island in the Kern River near Lake Ming (two were children) with no injuries reported. KGET
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fidel Habana Vargas, 35, from Tulare, is facing felony charges for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated plus two DUI-related counts after his Toyota Camry ran a stop sign on May 7 on Wallace Rd east of Delano and hit a truck that killed Oliver Campuzano Villalva, 24 — he pleaded not guilty and is held without bail with his next hearing set for May 19. KGET
- ➤ The trial of Caleb Nathaniel Rodriguez, charged with murder and gross vehicular manslaughter in the March 7 hit-and-run that killed bicyclist Raven Mora, has been postponed to July 21 after a court hearing reviewed his charges (he is also accused of fleeing the scene while driving on a suspended license). KGET
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find 13-year-old Jazmin Taliulu—she was last seen near Lincoln Avenue, is believed to be with her boyfriend Lupe, and is described as a Pacific Islander, 5 ft 5 in tall, 120 pounds with black hair and grey eyes while wearing a black tank top, pink jeans and black Crocs. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Rapper Tory Lanez was stabbed at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi and rushed to a Bakersfield hospital—he is now held at North Kern State Prison in Delano. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Jeremy Daniel Cruzen, 47, was arraigned Monday on a first-degree murder charge for the 2014 death of Christopher Wagstaff outside the downtown courthouse using large rocks—he remains in custody without bail with a preliminary hearing set for May 22. KGET
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent report shows Kern County’s air quality improved after reaching a key PM 2.5 standard—marking historical progress for the valley. Local residents in La Colonia say pollution still affects their community—pushing for stronger air pollution controls. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks is proposing AB 1156 to help Central Valley farmers deal with water shortages and let them lease fallowed land for solar energy installations—leases that could last 20 to 30 years—and offer a future option to reclaim the land if water returns. 23ABC News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts warn that melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, kills over 200,000 people each year—over 93% of cases are preventable with daily sunscreen use, regular skin checks, and prompt dermatologist visits for suspicious spots. Bakersfield Now
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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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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