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Sunday, May 24th, 2026

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bakersfield National Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day weekend service to honor veterans who sacrificed for freedom as community members gathered to pay tribute to their legacy.  The Bakersfield Californian

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Taft College graduates celebrated commencement Friday evening at the Marion Martin Memorial Stadium at Taft Union High School with many including kinesiology major Cody Clark and sociology student LaPortsha Gage planning to transfer to Cal State-Bakersfield this fall.  23ABC News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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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.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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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.

    Sat, 6/13/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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