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 Ghost Brothers of Darkland County
7:30 p.m. — Bakersfield Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a haunting tale of love and tragedy set to music from Stephen King and John Mellencamp.
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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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Garden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun Factory
4:30 PM — Mechanics Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling and colorful world of the Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus in a fantastic family-friendly performance.
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Summer Nights Truck and Car Show
All day — Kern County Fair And Event Center — Check the event page for pricing — Celebrate automotive culture with trucks, classic cars, and vibrant entertainment.
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NEF The Pharaoh
4:20-10 p.m. — Paradise Palace Hall — Free entry — Experience live music, local vendors, and delicious food at this vibrant community event.
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USPA Tested and Open WE ARE THE STRONG 2 Meet
8 a.m. — National Academy of Strength and Power — Registration required — Compete against some of the best lifters in the area with both tested and non-tested divisions.
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BELY Y BETO
3-6 p.m. — Mechanics Bank Arena — Tickets required — Experience joy and magic with these beloved children's entertainers.
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