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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, community members are holding a vehicle parade — called the Patriots Vehicle Parade — to honor freedom of speech. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ Today, Bakersfield Skate Fest takes place at North Beardsley Skate Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. organized by She Mogul Media and Precious 95.7—offering a skate clinic, small competitions, music, food, art projects, and a $1,000 prize contest to break negative views of skateboarding—aiming to promote it as a fun and healthy activity. 23ABC News
- ➤ The Kern Fire Safe Council—in collaboration with local groups—will host four Disaster Readiness Fairs across the Kern River Valley to help residents learn about fire safety, emergency planning, and mental health during crises. The first two events will take place on September 25, one at the KRV Eagles Lodge in Mt. Mesa from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and another at Riverstone Wellness in Kernville from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with additional fairs scheduled for October 4. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dubai Chocolate Bar inspires a new treat at the Kern County Fair as Old West Cinnamon Rolls introduces a limited-time cinnamon roll topped with Ghirardelli chocolate, chocolate cream icing, pistachio cream, pistachio nuts, and kadayif—offering fairgoers a rich twist on a classic flavor. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Bakersfield artist Casey Dee launched the second edition of her healing coloring book 'Art2Heal4Hue' inspired by cancer survivor Savanah Bean’s art therapy journey. She and her partners delivered copies to patients at the pediatric center at the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday. 23ABC News
- ➤ Mark Wilder will perform at the Kern County Fair for his ninth year, showcasing stunts like unicycle riding, juggling with fire, jump roping and balancing objects on his head+ he aims to captivate audiences with his unique style. Bakersfield Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economic development director Jenny Byers said her department helps local companies secure permits and licenses—spending over $3 million on 80 projects—to boost jobs even as studies show mixed job quality. The city will also improve its business processes and develop the 1,600-acre Rosedale Ranch Project with rail access. 23ABC News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A powerful storm hit eastern Kern County on Thursday, washing out Red Rock Randsburg Road and flooding historic parts of Randsburg, which led Caltrans to work overnight and forced the cancellation of the Old West Days Festival planned for Saturday + residents began cleaning up downtown on Friday. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ On Sept. 13, Cal State Bakersfield researchers walked the dry Kern River bed at Panorama Vista Preserve to study the effects of reduced water flow—gathering data to understand future river conditions. The Bakersfield Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The California Highway Patrol will conduct a pedestrian safety operation in Bakersfield on September 24 to boost crosswalk safety and educate drivers and walkers — officers in plain clothes will monitor busy crossings and give warnings or citations if needed. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ The Kern County Sheriff's Office finished its new state-of-the-art property room at 34970 McMurtrey Avenue—public transactions will be handled there starting Monday, September 22nd. Residents must call a day ahead to schedule their property pickups to help ensure a smooth transition. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that allows Kern County to resume local oil permitting — a move aimed at balancing climate action with energy affordability. The Bakersfield Californian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health care professionals at the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center are offering free prostate exams in September (for men over 45 and those with a family history) and urge early detection to prevent the disease from spreading. 23ABC News
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