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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bakersfield community met at Solstice Senior Living Center for a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen veterans where Sgt. Rick Knight— a Vietnam veteran— shared his story and local groups called out names to remember the service of those who died. Community organizations worked together to show that every hero's sacrifice is never forgotten. 23ABC News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A black sedan crashed into a Fastrip sign on Niles Street in East Bakersfield on Thursday night at about 7:55 p.m.—the crash left at least one person with minor injuries and police detained the driver while they investigated the cause. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bakersfield police are asking for help in finding 16-year-old Clayton Pena who was last seen at 10:20 p.m. on May 21 in the 2400 block of Belvedere Ave (described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 250 pounds with dirty blond hair and brown eyes) and anyone with information is urged to call 661-327-7111 (BPD contact). KGET
- ➤ The trial of Michael Everett Clark, the former deputy accused of sexual misconduct, did not resume as expected yesterday when the judge sent the jury home to return on May 28—he is accused of unwanted touching and crude remarks toward five women while on duty and lost his job in 2019. KGET
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kern County Basque Club is hosting its 51st annual Basque festival from May 24 to May 26 at its clubhouse on South Union Ave— the event will include mass, food, live dance performances, and cash prizes for Mus and Handball tournaments. KGET
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 81-year-old substitute teacher received a Golden Apple Award at Standard Middle School in Oildale after returning to teaching five years ago (after 40 years of farming) and he said that his love for teaching helps support students in tough times. KGET
- ➤ A Centennial High senior and student-athlete received the Mayor's Trophy on Tuesday during the school’s Senior Awards Ceremony. The Bakersfield Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 4,000 PG&E customers in southwest Bakersfield lost power Thursday afternoon as outages affected areas from Stockdale Highway to White Lane between Ashe and Stine roads — power was not expected to be restored until 3 p.m. or later. KGET
- ➤ Kern County Veteran Services relaunched its veteran ID card service so over 30,000 veterans can show proof of military service without needing discharge papers—county supervisors David Couch and Chris Parlier helped fix past equipment issues to allow instant, lifetime card issuance. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The federal budget bill 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passed by the House has drawn sharp criticism from Kern County healthcare workers and advocates who warn it could cut Medicaid funding and leave many without food or care (providers at Clinica Sierra Vista fear it may worsen homelessness). Local lawmakers defend the measure as a way to cut the deficit while the bill heads to the Senate for further review (community groups advise residents to call 211 for help). 23ABC News
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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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Bakersfield Train Robbers vs. Dublin Leprechauns
6:30-8 p.m. — Sam Lynn Ballpark — Ticket sales support a charitable cause — Experience an exciting baseball matchup while contributing to a great community initiative.
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