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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews are battling a grass fire that started on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. along Highway 178 near the Upper Richbar Picnic Area - Cal Fire reports the blaze has scorched over 450 acres and the highway is closed in both directions. KUZZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield Police are asking the public for help finding at-risk 14-year-old Kaelyn Gomez who was last seen on May 18 in the 8300 block of Laborough Dr and is described as 4-foot-11 and 100-pound with blond hair and hazel eyes. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Kern County inmate Maminder Singh, 26, hid below a jail transport bus on Truxtun Avenue on May 14 when the driver stopped after hearing screams—he suffered moderate injuries and now faces an extra charge along with his other felony and misdemeanor charges. KUZZ
- ➤ Officials say that Enrique Gomeztagle, 31, a North Kern State Prison inmate, died from asphyxiation when staff found him unresponsive in his cell on January 29— the Kern County Coroner confirmed his death as murder and an investigation is underway. KUZZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A vegetation fire is forcing the closure of Highway 178 at Kern Canyon Road — fire crews and emergency vehicles are on the scene to control a blaze that has grown over 200 acres amid strong up-canyon winds, and motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Bakersfield Now
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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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USPA Tested and Open We Are Strong Powerlifting Championships
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — National Academy of Strength and Power — Registration fee required — Compete in various powerlifting divisions in a well-organized championship event.
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Alfred Robles Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-9:30 p.m. — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Catch a rising star in comedy with Alfred Robles, who turned setbacks into laughs.
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