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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A girls running club in Bakersfield, founded by Luz Almanza after her first half marathon in January 2025, brings together women from diverse backgrounds to exercise together and raise awareness on community issues—members will join local races and participate in the Long Beach Half Marathon next month. 23ABC News
- ➤ Bakersfield Community Healthcare will host its 5th Annual Socktober Drive from October 1 to October 31 to help local veterans and their families get winter items—donations will go to the Wounded Heroes Fund. Community veteran liaison Justina Howell started the drive five years ago by donating 100 pairs of socks and now collects essentials like gloves and beanies. 23ABC News
- ➤ Becky, a chihuahua at Bakersfield Animal Care Center, has been at the shelter since September 14 and quickly became a staff favorite—she now needs a loving home through adoption or fostering. Director Matthew Buck said Becky is happier when she spends time outside the kennel. 23ABC News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tricolor Holdings, doing business as Ganas Holdings, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Sept. 10 and left its Bakersfield auto dealership abandoned—customers are told to keep making payments to avoid repossession. Affected buyers like Reynaldo Franco now face high repair fees and delays, and those with deposits or service agreements may see more challenges as the bankruptcy unfolds. Bakersfield Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the vibrant Latination art exhibit returned downtown after nearly five years and displayed over 100 works from local & state artists. BC faculty Diego Monterrubio showed three paintings from his La Fusión Tres Culturas c/s series & the two-day event celebrated Latino culture with live music and demos. Bakersfield College
- ➤ Noel's Mexican Food stand at the Kern County Fair serves authentic Mexican cuisine including chicken chipotle fries, carne asada curly fries, and taquitos in a cup—this family-owned stand since 1978 also offers a special Noel's cup with half-price refills for life and a variety of fresh fruit drinks. Bakersfield Now
- ➤ Visitors at Kern County Fair can enjoy the Sea Lion Splash show featuring Gouda + a rescued sea lion with cataracts who spins, rolls, dances, and balances a ball as the performance runs daily until Sunday. Bakersfield Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Bakersfield City Council approved three items, including new sewer connection fees and a housing element, during a brief meeting that featured little debate. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ University Avenue is set to begin a three-month street improvement project covering 2 miles that will change local parking rules. Northeast Bakersfield resident April Davison said she was informed last week that parking in front of her house is no longer allowed. The Bakersfield Californian
- ➤ The House passed a continuing resolution that extends government funding and local lawmakers Fong and Valadao supported it to avoid a shutdown when funding expires on October 1 - however, the Senate still needs 60 votes which may lead to furloughs and delays in services if not approved. 23ABC News
- ➤ The Kern County Board of Supervisors formally opposed Proposition 50 today, saying the redistricting measure lacks balance and will cost taxpayers over $200 million during a tight financial period (District One Supervisor Philip Peters warned that unbalanced maps affect every voter). Bakersfield Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSUB Men's Basketball head coach Rod Barnes stepped down after 14 seasons with the Roadrunners — his tenure saw four postseason appearances and the university has not explained his departure yet. 23ABC News
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Los Bélicos De Culiacán Live Concert
8 p.m. — La Movida Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of electrifying regional music with Los Bélicos De Culiacán and special guests.
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Northlane Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience Northlane's new music with their fresh lineup.
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Benise: Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular
7:30-9 p.m. — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience Emmy Award-winning Benise in a fiery celebration of Spanish guitar and dance.
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Bely y Beto
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — Cost info not available — Enjoy a vibrant family-friendly show featuring beloved characters Bely and Beto.
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