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Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 300 runners took part in the inaugural Thousand Flags Fun Run on Sunday morning at the Park at River Walk to honor military service and support the Thousand Flags memorial and Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary programs. U.S. Marine veteran Fernando Arreola led the race in a red, white and blue Spider-Man suit and finished first as the community celebrated veterans and their sacrifices. 23ABC News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple fire crews fought off a vegetation fire near a neighborhood at the base of Panorama Bluffs on May 23 at about 1:54 p.m.—strong winds fueled the blaze—and they contained it after nearly two and a half hours of work, leaving around 60 acres burned with no injuries reported. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Kern County firefighters contained a 2-alarm structure fire in Rosamond on May 24 that spread quickly due to strong winds—rescuing an unharmed dog and limiting damage to nearby structures while no injuries were reported. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ A family in southwest Bakersfield escaped an early morning two-alarm house fire on Titanium Street after their dog Lulu noticed the flames and woke them at 4 a.m.—firefighters battled the blaze for over four hours despite significant damage to the home. Bakersfield Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A robbery suspect, 38-year-old Esteban Lara from Delano, was caught after a high-speed chase on Interstate 5 that started on May 15 at 11:30 a.m., when deputies responded to a robbery at a Speedway convenience store on Frazier Mountain Park Road—he now faces felony charges. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Deputies responded to a shooting at Fairview Market in south Bakersfield just before 5 p.m. on the 600 block of Ming Ave—finding one man with a single gunshot wound who was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the suspect remains at large. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff's Office has renewed its call for help to find Ana Barbosa, who disappeared early May near Oildale wearing a tan sweater, black leggings, and black Nike shoes—authorities offer a $10,000 reward for any information. Bakersfield Now
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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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Purity, Humility & New Meditation Techniques
7-8:30 p.m. — Greenacres Community Center — Free entry — Explore insights on purity and humility while learning new meditation techniques.
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Summer Nights Truck and Car Show
12 PM — Kern County Fair And Event Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience cool trucks, delicious food, and good vibes during this summer celebration.
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