Bakersfield
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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families marched on Saturday in East Bakersfield as part of the Mothers Against Gang Violence 500 Women March, moving from East Belle Terrace to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park to stand against gang violence—founder Xenia King said the event aims to protect youth. The march will return next May. 23ABC News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At North High School on Saturday, May 30, over 300 kids joined a youth football camp where Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua promoted diabetes awareness and met Type 1 diabetic camper Levi Jenkins (who calls him his hero). Bakersfield Now
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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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