Bakersfield
Today
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Terry Tanner, a longtime rideshare driver in Bakersfield, says lower per-mile pay & higher gas prices are forcing him to turn down long rides to help cover costs. He noted that even with a hybrid, rising fuel expenses today are cutting into his earnings. 23ABC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Libben Horsemanship Academy, students are training wild mustangs adopted from the BLM in a 100-day program to help make the horses adoptable — about 3 weeks remain. The academy recently hosted an open house for the community to learn more about the effort. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield drivers will face overnight lane closures on Stockdale Highway as crews repave the road between Old River Boulevard and Buena Vista Road from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights until mid-July, so motorists should plan alternate routes. 23ABC News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Lovers Rock - Sade Tribute
8-11 p.m. — BottleShock Wine and Brew — Fundraising event — Enjoy a night of Sade's legendary sounds while supporting Kern County students in music and STEM education.
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~ Albert Einstein
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