Bakersfield
Today
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at St. George Greek Orthodox Church are preparing hundreds of trays of Greek dishes for the 51st annual Greek Food Festival, which will be held from October 10th to 12th to honor recipes passed down for over 140 years. 23ABC News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 15-year-old Sarah Mendizabal from Frontier High turned partial vision loss from a brain tumor into strength after winning last year's Cane Quest for visually impaired students—she will compete again on October 11 to show her determination remains strong. 23ABC News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PG&E is holding open houses this week to get feedback on the Wheeler Ridge Junction Project—an effort to upgrade 27 miles of power lines for more than 115,000 customers in our area. The company will hold its first meeting today at Friendship House Community Center and will host a session on October 7 as it seeks CPUC permit approval before construction begins in 2028. 23ABC News
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Doormat Crafting Event at Cherry Acres
6-8 p.m. — Cherry Acres — $45 — Create a personalized doormat with festive designs to enhance your fall decor.
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Paint Night at Cherry Acres
6 PM – 8 PM — Cherry Acres — $40 — Enjoy a guided painting session under the stars with snacks and drinks available.
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La Buena Y La Mala & Que Chulada Live
8 p.m. — La Movida Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant regional music vibes of celebrated artist Alexis Garcilazo.
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NOR's 70th Anniversary Festival
3-9 p.m. — Polo Park — Free entry — Celebrate seven decades of community spirit with games, live music, and a spectacular drone light show.
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A-Z Foundation Group Golf Tournament
8 AM – 3 PM — Rio Bravo Country Club — Fundraising Scramble — Tee off for a good cause at this charity golf tournament.
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Trick or Trot 5K
8-10 a.m. — Cherry Acres — $25 Early Registration — A spirited 5K with costume contests and a kid-friendly run at the pumpkin patch.
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Halloween Pub Crawl in Bakersfield
4:30-9 p.m. — Jerry's Pizza & Pub — Tickets required — Embrace the spooky season with contests, prizes, and a night of haunted fun.
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Black Jacket Symphony Fundraiser
4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater — Benefitting the St. Paul Civic Symphony — Enjoy an evening of music supporting a great cause.
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